Journal of Transportation Management
Article Title
Identifying critical skills for logistics professionals: Assessing skill importance, capability, and availability
Abstract
The purpose of this research is to identify critical skills needed in the logistics profession now and in the future. This study uses survey research, means tests, and importance analysis to explore a multi-factor framework that identifies critical supply chain skills perceived by 176 experienced supply chain professionals from manufacturing, transportation, and retail/wholesale segments. Results indicate significant differences exist between current and future needed skills, among current capabilities and current availability of skills, and among skill needs utilizing a multi-factor index. Identifying needed skills based on importance is common. Considering more factors than just importance offers a more thorough assessment that reduces potential oversights and inefficiencies that can occur if decision makers focus on one factor when planning key processes, such as recruiting, hiring, and training, in a talent management program.
Recommended Citation
Goffnett, Sean P., Williams, Zachary, Gibson, Brian J., & Garver, Michael S. (2016). Identifying critical skills for logistics professionals: Assessing skill importance, capability, and availability. Journal of Transportation Management, 27(1), 45-61. doi: 10.22237/jotm/1467331500
DOI
10.22237/jotm/1467331500
