Comedian Steve Martin once said: “Be so good that you can’t ignore it.” Today, seasoned supply chain practitioners are certainly in that sweet spot.
As the COVID-19 pandemic hit, global companies quickly realized the need for supply chain practitioners skilled in nuanced end-to-end supply chain management to manage disruption and mitigate risk. . It was supply chain professionals who weathered the crisis and global business and even saw the silver lining of competitive opportunities amid the storm of the pandemic. In fact, these talented practitioners are so good at what they do that global companies cannot afford to ignore them.
Overnight, more CEOs, CFOs and boards are making supply chain planning a key part of their executive-level strategy. Having a responsive and agile supply his chain can be a real competitive advantage.
This means that the demand for skilled talent to support the supply chain is higher than ever.
Ironically, there is another side to that high demand. Finding and retaining top talent has never been more difficult. According to Gartner, supply now has a 33% increase in sales for his chain organization compared to pre-pandemic. So what can companies do to attract, retain and develop the best talent in their supply chain?
new e-book Empower supply chain talent overcome this challenge. Kinaxis thought leaders Anne Robinson, PhD, Polly Mitchell Guthrie, PhD, and Mindy Levinson will discuss areas such as:
- How AI/ML will impact and even enhance the role of supply chain practitioners
- What factors are most important to today’s supply chain talent and what are likely to keep them in the company
- Why Professional Development and Continuous Career Growth are Important for Talent Empowerment
Here are some highlights of what you’ll discover in this insightful new resource.
AI and its benefits in supply chain planning
It’s hard to escape the presence of artificial intelligence and machine learning in nearly every aspect of business today. A recent Accenture report said that 86% of his executives plan to invest moderately to heavily in his AI. According to Polly Mitchell Guthrie, VP of Industry Outreach and Thought Leadership at Kinaxis, today’s supply chain practitioners still need traditional tactical expertise, but they’re leveraging AI/ML to You should also have the business acumen and skills to make better planning decisions.
Worried about AI/ML replacing human jobs? No need to panic, he said. “To truly understand what data is telling us, we need an incredible understanding of inputs and outputs, and a basic understanding of what is going on within that technology. ”
In fact, AI and other digital tools make it easier for planners to collaborate by increasing integration and enabling them to visualize different solution scenarios faster than ever before.
How to stop supply chain job hops
Let’s talk about what really matters to the best supply chain practitioners today: the right tools, the right leadership, the right opportunities.
This is a great simplification of Polly’s take on insights from Boom. Importantly, according to Global Network research, companies need to seriously consider their employees’ needs in order to attract the best talent.
Supply chain professionals tend to like to be challenged and will be drawn to positions that match their ambitions in this competitive job market. Booming! According to the survey, 28% of his supply chain professionals plan to find a new job within the next year. What are his two main reasons for moving on: he feels like he’s not achieving his career goals (31%) and he wants to do more with his abilities and skills (20%).
The best way to retain the most knowledgeable and experienced supply chain talent is to invest in professional development with clear paths for career direction and learning opportunities. Access to the latest digital integration tools. And a clear, well-communicated strategy from a leader who is serious about introducing change for continuous improvement.
Engaging the next generation of talent
Companies seeking the best talent in their supply chain must find ways to become the employer of choice. Of course, this can be done naturally over time by experienced professionals by having an attractive company culture, returning investment in employees with the right tools and development, and establishing clear career growth paths. can occur. It is equally important to actively attract future talent.
One way to do this is to build close relationships with universities and connect early with the next generation of supply chain leaders, writes Mindy Levinson, Senior Manager of Academic Alliances and Industry Thought Leadership at Kinaxis. This could mean sponsoring a case his chain of supply his competition, like his annual Kinaxis academic program at Texas Christian University.
Opportunities like these are mutually beneficial as they give students the chance to tackle real-world supply chain challenges and companies can build brand awareness and credibility while discovering future employees.
If you’re determined to be a great place to work so that valuable supply chain talent can’t ignore you, download our eBook today. Put people first and shape the future of your company.
For more information on supply chain talent, please visit the following link:
Survey Finds Leadership and Talent Development Critical for Supply Chain Professionals
How to Find and Retain Top Supply Chain Talent
