Gartner supply chain management research reveals the top 10 tactics for retaining next-generation supply chain talent, including increasing work flexibility and innovating learning and development programs.
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The talent shortage is an ongoing struggle in supply chain organizations, especially as non-traditional work models develop, and younger generations demand more flexibility in all aspects of work. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated those shifts, so to attract and retain talent today, supply chain leaders must reinvent work.
But how can leaders redesign the frontline roles that appear to be less flexible by nature, like those based in warehouses and factories?
There are many ways to improve the frontline worker experience when you focus on activities instead of treating an entire role as “onsite only.”
For example, many machines can now be operated and monitored remotely. Using technology, shift schedule design can be delegated to the workforce to a certain degree, so workers are in a better position to align their work and personal schedules. There are many more frontline workers in the supply chain workforce than desk workers, so their well-being should not take a back seat. Providing autonomy will lead to happier workers and better business outcomes.
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Women in Supply Chain 2022 Survey Data from Gartner and AWESOME shows a record number of women at the first-line manager, senior manager and director levels, despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on working women. Download the survey data to benchmark your efforts and learn best practices to recruit, develop and engage women in supply chain.
Gartner conducted focus groups with North American supply chain university students to learn how students view the roles that they want to play to enable enterprise purpose through supply chain.
The Gartner Supply Chain University Top 25 for 2022 highlights the North American universities with the best curricula, real-world experience and industry reputations. See who ranked highest in the Gartner Supply Chain University Top 25 for 2022.
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