Supply Chain Talent Study - 2017 - Summary Charts

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Supply Chain Talent:A Research StudySummary Charts 2017

Supply Chain Insights LLC Copyright 2017, p. #AgendaStudy OverviewCareer ElementsSupply Chain as a CareerRecruitment and TrainingCommunication and Media

Supply Chain Insights LLC Copyright 2017, p. #Study Overview

Supply Chain Insights LLC Copyright 2017, p. #

Supply Chain Insights LLC Copyright 2017, p. #Most Respondents Are Currently or Recently Employed

Supply Chain Insights LLC Copyright 2017, p. #Over Half of Respondents Currently or Recently Worked as

Supply Chain Insights LLC Copyright 2017, p. #Most Currently/Recently Employed Are End-Users

Supply Chain Insights LLC Copyright 2017, p. #Business Respondents Worked in a Variety of Industries

Supply Chain Insights LLC Copyright 2017, p. #Business Respondents Worked in a Variety of Industries

Supply Chain Insights LLC Copyright 2017, p. #Most of Academic Respondents Are Professors;Students Are Split by Degree Level They Are Seeking

Supply Chain Insights LLC Copyright 2017, p. #Generation Definitions

SOURCE: http://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2014/03/here-is-when-each-generation-begins-and-ends-according-to-facts/359589/*NOTE: Source showed overlap between Generation X and Millennials so we picked a starting point for Millennials as 1985 to keep generation sizes (# of years) closer to equal)GENERATIONS BY AGE USED IN ANALYSIS:

Greatest Generation = 1930-1945

Baby Boomers =1946-1964

Generation X = 1965-1984

Millennials* = 1985 - 2004

Supply Chain Insights LLC Copyright 2017, p. #About Half of Respondents Belong to Generation X

Supply Chain Insights LLC Copyright 2017, p. #Respondents Are Primarily Male, Caucasian and Based in the US or Canada

Supply Chain Insights LLC Copyright 2017, p. #Respondent Summary by Work Status


Supply Chain Insights LLC Copyright 2017, p. #Baby Boomers Expect to Work for More Organization or Institutions Over Their Career Than Others

Supply Chain Insights LLC Copyright 2017, p. #Baby Boomers Expect to Work for More Organization or Institutions Over Their Career Than Others

Supply Chain Insights LLC Copyright 2017, p. #Half of Respondents Work 41-50 Hours per Week;They Work 48 Hours on Average

Supply Chain Insights LLC Copyright 2017, p. #Baby Boomers and Those Already Employed Work More per Week Than Others

Supply Chain Insights LLC Copyright 2017, p. #Most Respondents Are Satisfied with Their Current or Most Recent Jobs

Supply Chain Insights LLC Copyright 2017, p. #Baby Boomers, Vendors and Remote Employees Are More Satisfied with Their Jobs Than Others

Supply Chain Insights LLC Copyright 2017, p. #Most Important Aspects of a Job Include Salary, Challenging Work, Work-Life Balance, Talented Team, and Appreciation

Supply Chain Insights LLC Copyright 2017, p. #Generation X and Millennials Care More About Work-Life Balance, Professional Development and a Clear Career Path Compared to Baby Boomers

Supply Chain Insights LLC Copyright 2017, p. #Those Not Yet Working in Supply Chain Care More About Work-Life Balance, Professional Development, and Diversity


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Top Five Aspects About Current/Recent Job Include Challenging Work, Salary, Work-Life Balance, Flexible Work, Talented Team and Work You Believe In

Supply Chain Insights LLC Copyright 2017, p. #Generation X and Millennials Are More Likely to Like Their Office Location and Professional Development Opportunities Compared to Baby Boomers

Supply Chain Insights LLC Copyright 2017, p. #Those Satisfied with Their Jobs Are More Likely to Have Career Growth Opportunities and a Supportive Environment

Supply Chain Insights LLC Copyright 2017, p. #Job Aspects That Are Important but Underdelivering Include Talented Team, Appreciation, Leadership, Training, Flexible Work, and a Company You Believe In

Supply Chain Insights LLC Copyright 2017, p. #Having the Potential to Advance Is More Important Than Having a Mentor or Coach

Supply Chain Insights LLC Copyright 2017, p. #Millennials Care More About All Three Support Elements Than Other Generations

Supply Chain Insights LLC Copyright 2017, p. #Those Not Yet Working Are More Interested in Support Elements Than Those Already Working


Supply Chain Insights LLC Copyright 2017, p. #Supply Chain Management as a CareerThe following questions are focused on Supply Chain Management jobs, such as customer service, distribution, finance, logistics, manufacturing, operations, packaging, planning, procurement, transportation, etc. Specifically, this means jobs at companies like manufacturers, retailers, distributors, and 3PLs not technology providers, consultants, analysts, or academia.

Supply Chain Insights LLC Copyright 2017, p. #Most Believe That Supply Chain Is a Good Career Choice

Supply Chain Insights LLC Copyright 2017, p. #Millennials and Those Not Yet Working in Supply Chain Are More Likely to Consider It a Good Career Than Others

Supply Chain Insights LLC Copyright 2017, p. #Top Three Challenges Regarding Supply Chain Employees Including Lack of Next-Generation Training, Reluctance to Embrace New Ways, and Finding Quality Employees

Supply Chain Insights LLC Copyright 2017, p. #Millennials Are More Likely Than Baby Boomers to Be Concerned About Reluctance to Embrace New Ways and Problems Incorporating Technology

Supply Chain Insights LLC Copyright 2017, p. #Top Three Most Important Boss Characteristics Include Communication, Motivation, and Leadership

Supply Chain Insights LLC Copyright 2017, p. #Baby Boomers Are More Likely Than Others to Consider Clear Communication an Important Boss Characteristic

Supply Chain Insights LLC Copyright 2017, p. #Top Skills for Supply Chain Employees Include Problem-Solving, Analytical, and Ability to See the Big Picture

Supply Chain Insights LLC Copyright 2017, p. #Baby Boomers Report It Is More Important for Employees to See the Big Picture While Millennials Report Thinking Out of the Box Is More Important


Supply Chain Insights LLC Copyright 2017, p. #Onboarding, Cross-Functional, and Growth Training Are Among Most Important to Offer Supply Chain Employees

Supply Chain Insights LLC Copyright 2017, p. #Baby Boomers Are More Likely Than Others to Consider Onboarding Important While Millennials Are More Likely to Consider Growth and Next-Generation Training to Be Important

Supply Chain Insights LLC Copyright 2017, p. #Those Not Yet Working Care More About Getting Next-Generation Training and Internships

Supply Chain Insights LLC Copyright 2017, p. #Top Supply Chain Positions in Perceived Demand Are Demand Planner, Data Scientist, Supply Planner, S&OP Planner, & IT

Supply Chain Insights LLC Copyright 2017, p. #About Two-Thirds Think Entry-Level Supply Chain Employees Are At Least Somewhat Prepared for the Work

Supply Chain Insights LLC Copyright 2017, p. #Generation X and Those Already Working Are More Likely to Believe Entry-Level Employees Are NOT Prepared


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Three-Quarters Have a Supply Chain Organization and Just Over One-Quarter Have a Supply Chain Human Resources Department


Supply Chain Insights LLC Copyright 2017, p. #Employees Would Prefer to Work Remotely More Often

Supply Chain Insights LLC Copyright 2017, p. #Millennials and Generation X Are More Likely Than Baby Boomers to Work Mostly in the Office

Supply Chain Insights LLC Copyright 2017, p. #Millennials and Those Not Yet Working Are More Likely to Prefer Working Remotely in Part

Supply Chain Insights LLC Copyright 2017, p. #Communication Is Rated Poorly Only Co-Worker Communication Is Seen as Good by Most

Supply Chain Insights LLC Copyright 2017, p. #Baby Boomers Rate Meetings as More Effective Than Does Generation X

Supply Chain Insights LLC Copyright 2017, p. #Older Generations Use or Expect to Use More Methods to Communicate with Co-Workers

Supply Chain Insights LLC Copyright 2017, p. #Those Already Working Are More Likely Than Others to Use Text, Phone, Email, and Instant Messenger with Co-Workers

Supply Chain Insights LLC Copyright 2017, p. #Older Generations Are More Likely to Use Their Cell-Phones While Waiting for Meetings Compared to Millennials

Supply Chain Insights LLC Copyright 2017, p. #Those Already Working Are More Likely to Use Cell-Phones While Waiting for Meetings While Others Expect to Prepare for the Meeting

Supply Chain Insights LLC Copyright 2017, p. #There Are No Notable Differences in Internet AccessAmong Subgroups


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LinkedIn and Facebook Are the Most Frequently Use Social Media Networks

Supply Chain Insights LLC Copyright 2017, p. #Millennials and Those Not Yet Working Are More Likely Than Others to Use Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat

Supply Chain Insights LLC Copyright 2017, p. #Older Generations Use More Sources for News
