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“With a talented and committed workforce, all other priorities can be improved.”

While supply chain management has evolved significantly over the past three decades, even more dramatic changes are on the horizon. One of the more significant elements of this change is the ongoing generational shift in the supply chain labor force.

Global megatrends—including geopolitical, environmental, and demographic shifts—along with disruptive technologies will continue to reshape supply chains. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the vulnerability of global networks, driving organizations to rethink key areas such as digital investment, agile capabilities, and supply chain labor force management.

The availability of skilled talent remains one of the greatest challenges, especially as new generations enter the workforce and rise into leadership positions. As organizations face increasing volatility, finding, retaining, and developing talent from members of Generations X, Y (“Millennials”), and Z has become a critical challenge. As Gen XYZ replaces Baby Boomers, they bring both fresh perspectives and new complexities.

The white paper highlights supply chain best practices for navigating these transitions while fostering a resilient supply chain labor workforce. Discover why talent management is key to success.

Download this white paper to explore:

• How megatrends are reshaping global supply chains
• Why supply chain talent management is key to success  
• Generational definitions and distinctions
• Contextual information and research insights concerning the Gen XYZ supply chain labor force  
• Six supply chain best practices and examples based on input from 15 companies and experts  
• A pandemic-related Case Study  

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.