Roadmap for continuous learning in supply chain
Learning doesn’t stop when you’ve obtained a qualifi cation. In fact, that’s just the beginning. In order to keep up with the rapid pace of change, learning should be a continuous process. Personal and professional development should be possible and accessible for everyone, everywhere. For learning to be optimally effective and benefi cial, it should be in- terwoven with work. This roadmap by Supply Chain Media and Involvation highlights some common obstacles and their solutions on the path to continuous learning in supply chain.
CURRENT WORKFORCE
No variety in supply chain training
‘Narrow focus’
Personal expectations are not expressed
WORKFORCE FUTURE
Formulate the personal and organizational motivations and ambitions
Regularly communicate goals and constraints (e.g. time, budget)
Prepare and execute a development plan (and adapt it whenever necessary)
‘No clear development plan’
Knowledge and skills are not shared within a team
KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER
Evaluate the results and take corrective action Seek a mentor/coach as a sparring partner and to keep you alert
Translate team goals into learning needs
Analyse the knowledge/skills gaps within the team Fill those gaps by sharing more internally or bringing in from outside
Share your knowledge with other teams and also learn from other teams
‘No team training’
Embed a learning mindset, e.g. by discussing it briefl y at every meeting
Gain an overview of skills and competencies Discuss personal learning preferences Identify strengths and weaknesses; focus on the strengths
The lack of a learning culture
ORGANIZATION
Integrate learning with working by introducing shorter but more frequent sessions
Facilitate learning: time, money, content, tools Stimulate and emphasize remote learning: available for anyone, anytime, anywhere
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focus rather than learning from/with customers & suppliers
‘Patchy knowledge sharing’’
CHAIN PARTNERS ‘Training Safeguard know-how: invest in knowledge management
Stay curious: what are competitors doing better?
What can you learn from your customers & suppliers? Share your strengths and weaknesses with your best partners (customers & suppliers), learn from each other Refl ect regularly: Are you still relevant in the supply chain or are you falling behind?
SUPPLY CHAIN MOVEMENT, No.40, Q1 2021
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