The competencies needed by tomorrow’s supply chain planning professionals are very different from those needed just a few years ago. Although many leaders recognize that planners need both soft and technical skills, organizations often rely on traditional approaches to talent development.
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The competencies needed by tomorrow’s supply chain planning professionals are very different from those needed just a few years ago. Although many leaders recognize that planners need both soft and technical skills, organizations often rely on traditional approaches to talent development.
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