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Logistics Competencies, Skills, and Training: A Global Overview

A. McKinnon,Christoph Flöthmann,K. Hoberg,C. Wiederer,J. Arvis

Published 2017 in Unknown venue

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Logistics has been a major growth sector in the world economy in terms of levels of activity and expenditure for many decades. In addition to being an important sector in its own right, logistics strongly influences the economic performance of other industries and the countries in which they are located. The logistics sector’s recruitment potential is often constrained by its relatively poor image. Career planning can also be deficient, with the result that some high-caliber operatives and managers abandon logistics for other roles. The report provides perception survey data on the current supply of and demand for qualified logistics personnel across the four occupational levels and around the globe. Furthermore, it sheds light on the current state of training, recruitment, retention, and related challenges in the logistics and supply chain management (SCM) field. The report is structured as follows: chapter one gives introduction, chapter two introduces the methodology implemented in the report and the sources of data and information. Chapter three discusses the results of surveys on logistics competence requirements and shortages across all world regions. Chapter four includes sector case studies in the trucking industry and humanitarian logistics sectors. Chapter five addresses training and skills development sources of training, stakeholders, and best practices. Chapter six sheds light on recruitment and retention strategies. Chapter seven provides guidance and recommendations for public sector institutions. Chapter eight presents a logistics competence matrix, a framework that enables stakeholders to self-assess the level of logistics competence in their country and provides a brief overview for possible activities to raise the competence level. Chapter nine summarizes the report.

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