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The Evolving Supply Chain Skills of the Workforce

Material Handling & Logistics

That sounds like an understatement given the fact the one study found the demand for supply chain professionals exceeds supply by six to one, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the number of jobs in logistics will grow by 26% between 2010 and 2020, according to Crandall. Pero is finding.

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Essential Supply Chain Skills Every Student Should Learn for a Successful Career

SCMDOJO

In this highly competitive job market, more is needed for students to learn the supply chain theory simply. Due to the quick movement and fast reaction of global logistics, the new generation entering the supply chain industry must learn and master some vital technical and soft skills.

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Essential Skills to Secure Your Place in a Digital Supply Chain Organization

ToolsGroup

is knocking on the door of every logistics business in the world. As a professional, securing your place in any supply chain organization entails developing the supply chain skills needed to ride this global wave into supply chain digital transformation. Industry 4.0 Data Analytics.

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Quantum Leap to the Top 10 Supply Chain Skills of the Future!

Supply Chain Game Changer

It is still critically important that Supply Chain employees understand the basics of how the Supply Chain works. This basic knowledge is essential because the Supply Chain experts are the ones who will define, design and shape the direction that Technology takes as it applies to the Digital Supply Chain.

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6 Supply Chain Skills Every Manager Needs to Know

All Things Supply Chain

Supply chain is a part of almost every business. Global supply chains consist of several challenges that demand logistics professionals to constantly… Managing it effectively is not a simple task.

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Can the MicroMasters Model Help Address the Supply Chain Skills Shortage Crisis?

MIT Supply Chain

A study commissioned by the World Bank calls for a substantial increase in logistics training at all levels to address a global shortage of logistics skills. One response to the need for more innovative educational models is the MicroMasters Credential in Supply […].

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2025 Supply Chain Trends: Turning Challenges into Advantages

Logility

Supply chains are no longer just a businesss logistical backbonetheyre the frontline where competitive advantage is won or lost. This skill will be as important as traditional supply chain skills.

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