Supply Chain Digital Magazine August 2023 | Page 22

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“ Tech transformation has meant supply chain and procurement professionals have had to review the skills needed in their teams ” ÁINE FANNING

TITLE : MANAGING DIRECTOR
COMPANY : CPL TALENT EVOLUTION GROUP
“ I believe embracing diversity in a talent environment enables companies to thrive ,” says Fanning . “ Recognising talent does not fit a singular mould .”
WHAT ’ S CAUSING THESE SKILLS GAPS ?

» Technology transformation has meant supply chain and procurement professionals have had to review the skills needed in their teams , both today and for the digitally transformed future they ’ re working towards .

We have seen a rise in the skills requirements for agility , sustainability and resilience . This has led to new ways of working . Both traditional and new roles now require newer skills .
WHAT ’ S THE ANSWER TO SUPPLY CHAIN SKILLS SHORTAGES ?

» As many ‘ new ’ skills are not part of current or traditional role requirements within supply chain and procurement , we have partnered with our clients to support their talent strategies .

This might mean looking at a skills assessment in their organisation , and identifying future talent needs . Such partnerships can often lead to a multi-
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