Identifying supply chain manager leadership skills and competencies gaps in Malaysia

PurposeIn recent years, technology diffusion, globalization and the Internet revolution have accelerated the growth of online transactions and altered corporate operations systems. The emergence of computer technology and the Internet have changed the way businesses work. The purpose of this study i...

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Published in:HIGHER EDUCATION SKILLS AND WORK-BASED LEARNING
Main Authors: Wahab, Siti Norida; Tan, Albert; Roche, Olivier
Format: Article; Early Access
Language:English
Published: EMERALD GROUP PUBLISHING LTD 2024
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Online Access:https://www-webofscience-com.uitm.idm.oclc.org/wos/woscc/full-record/WOS:001133369100001
author Wahab
Siti Norida; Tan
Albert; Roche
Olivier
spellingShingle Wahab
Siti Norida; Tan
Albert; Roche
Olivier
Identifying supply chain manager leadership skills and competencies gaps in Malaysia
Education & Educational Research
author_facet Wahab
Siti Norida; Tan
Albert; Roche
Olivier
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spelling Wahab, Siti Norida; Tan, Albert; Roche, Olivier
Identifying supply chain manager leadership skills and competencies gaps in Malaysia
HIGHER EDUCATION SKILLS AND WORK-BASED LEARNING
English
Article; Early Access
PurposeIn recent years, technology diffusion, globalization and the Internet revolution have accelerated the growth of online transactions and altered corporate operations systems. The emergence of computer technology and the Internet have changed the way businesses work. The purpose of this study is to find and identify any common patterns in the logistics and supply chain industries for job requirements using job posting content in Malaysia.Design/methodology/approachThis study provides an exploratory assessment of the employability skill set required using online job posting advertisements. Online job posting advertising, also known as e-recruiting, is one field that has been significantly influenced by information technology. In addition, the current Covid-19 outbreak has created a new need for a long-term contactless talent acquisition process in the organization's operating systems.FindingsBased on this study's findings, the top ten skills required by employers for logistics and supply chain positions are (1) supply chain analytics, (2) technological aptitude, (3) teamwork skills, (4) customer focus, (5) leadership skills, (6) interpersonal skills, (7) people skills, (8) creativity and resilience, (9) demand and supply forecasting ability, and (10) project management skills. Overall, the findings provide a road map for practitioners and academics interested in developing supply chain managers' necessary skills and competencies to manage current and future supply networks. It also allows companies to adjust their supply chain management hiring, training and retention methods.Originality/valueAlthough the study was done in Malaysia, the supply chain skills and competencies stated in this study, as well as their categorization, can be applied in other developing countries.
EMERALD GROUP PUBLISHING LTD
2042-3896
2042-390X
2024


10.1108/HESWBL-07-2023-0179
Education & Educational Research

WOS:001133369100001
https://www-webofscience-com.uitm.idm.oclc.org/wos/woscc/full-record/WOS:001133369100001
title Identifying supply chain manager leadership skills and competencies gaps in Malaysia
title_short Identifying supply chain manager leadership skills and competencies gaps in Malaysia
title_full Identifying supply chain manager leadership skills and competencies gaps in Malaysia
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