The top three barriers facing the next generation of supply chain professionals

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By Gavin van Marle

01/11/2013

Begins with the somewhat staggering claim that the logistics and supply chain industry will face a shortage of around 500,000 staff by 2017, but what follows is an evidently genuine plea to for the industry – both in terms of freight service providers and freight buyers – to make itself more attractive to young talent. An image makeover and more focused education come top of the list.

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