Do Not Ignore Your Stars
One key component to succeeding while others continue to struggle with the skills gap is to retain top talent.
One key component to succeeding while others continue to struggle with the skills gap is to retain top talent.
Not a day goes by when an employee, volunteer, Board member or colleague doesn’t retire, get promoted, move companies, change roles within the company or at least think about any one of these.
Job openings are still on the rise in California but for supply chain so is the skills gap, which is a hiring headache that then shifts the attention on employee retention.
Consider starting an apprentice program if you'd like to leapfrog your competition by having the "right skills" in the "right place" at the "right time".
Are you staying on top of the latest trends? What is your competition doing?
Those who want to attract top talent need to think about what employees are looking for.
Delivery speed, pricing, and sales support are key ways customer expectations have changed for manufacturers and distributors in today’s market.
Retaining top supply chain talent involves engaging with top performers, showing commitment to their growth, and fostering a positive work environment.
over two-thirds of manufacturers and distributors participating in her service gaps research study have reported having to respond to the elevated service standards established by companies like Amazon.
The APICS-IE executive panel and networking symposium is an opportunity to join with your colleagues (and competitors) to learn and collaborate.