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“Our people are the most difficult asset to replace and the primary resource that drives supply chain results.”

Organizations worldwide are facing a critical shortage in supply chain talent. Economic growth, post-recession, pandemic recovery, and increased globalization have intensified the complexity and volume of supply chain activities. However, while demand for skilled supply chain professionals has surged, available talent is steadily shrinking.

This talent gap, coupled with the imminent retirement of Baby Boomers, is placing enormous pressure on organizations to rethink their supply chain talent management strategies.

Supply chain talent gaps affect nearly every role in end-to-end supply chains, from drivers and mechanics to mid-level managers and senior executives. Supply chain talent management, therefore, must be taken off the backburner and treated as a high-priority, high-urgency business challenge.

And yet, while 91% of CEOs recognize the need for new talent strategies, many have not acted. Organizations must realize that managing supply chain talent is a long-term investment and treat it with the same urgency and importance as other business-critical functions. Companies that fail to do so risk being left behind as the talent gap widens.

This white paper explores how leading companies use supply chain talent to gain a competitive advantage by implementing critical best practices. Businesses can address these challenges by prioritizing talent management and positioning themselves for long-term success in an increasingly competitive market.

Download this white paper to explore:

• Factors for developing a supply chain talent management strategy
• Detailed industry research and subsequent recommendations
• Eight supply chain talent management best practices
• Case studies

For more in-depth, industry-focused white papers from the Global Supply Chain Institute (GSCI) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, visit this web page. Recent papers produced by the Advanced Supply Chain Collaborative, an initiative of GSCI, engage industry experts and UT faculty to explore and report on advanced concepts in supply chain management and innovation, including supply chain agility, last-mile and reverse logistics, and more.

Who This White Paper is Primarily For: Supply Chain Managers, Supply Chain Planners, Corporate CEOs, Supply Chain Professionals, Chief Supply Chain Officers, Chief Procurement Officers, Supply Chain Leaders, and Supply Chain Students.