Essential Skills and Competencies for Supply Chain Professionals and Future Leaders in Asia

This book is the first of its kind in attempting to identify the skills and competencies required of supply chain leaders in Asia. In 2020, McKinsey reported that they believe leaders should not just fix their supply chains temporarily, but to transform them. Reimagining supply chains to avoid past traps and meet future needs will require a comprehensive approach in reskilling supply chain professionals to build new competencies for new norms.

This book showcases the results of quantitative and qualitative research, including surveys and interviews with supply chain managers across Asia, highlighting the essential skills and competencies required to be a successful supply chain manager. A framework to plan and manage supply chain talents and strategies for recruiting and retaining supply chain talents are also included.

The contributors of this book include Janya Chanchaichujit, Nguyen Thi Hong Hanh (Victoria), Sumit Mitra, Sherman Ong and Juliater Simarmata.