Winning the talent race

Volume 5

Around the world, populations are ageing. In many developed economies, increasing numbers of workers are contemplating when to retire. That's a major problem for some sectors, like road freight, where labour shortages due to retirements are already beginning to take their toll. In developing economies, transportation and logistics as a sector is growing rapidly - but workforce development isn’t yet keeping pace. How will transportation and logistics companies cope?

To get some answers, we've put together a global panel of experts and posed a series of questions using a RealTime Delphi methodology. Will transportation and logistics executives be standing in the winner's circle in 2030? You can read the experts' views in this report. We also present some suggestions on how transportation and logistics companies can position themselves.

Key findings - discover the results

The findings of the study reveal that the global transportation and logistics industry is in urgent need of a radical transformation if it is to stay competitive and attract skilled people.

Highlights from survey:

  • Demographic changes pose a dramatic threat to the business models of many transport and logistics companies
  • Transportation and logistics companies are lagging behind other sectors in terms of recruiting and hiring. SMEs in particular are not regarded as the preferred employers of the future
  • The transportation and logistics industry will fall short of taking full advantage of the significant benefits that gender and cultural diversity can offer
  • Future job seekers still won't see transportation and logistics as a desirable industry. To stand out, transportation and logistics companies must proactively manage their company brand

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