Question: Since the start of Covid-19, are there any skills/attributes that you would like to see in a graduating supply chain management student?

Employer #

Response:

Employer 1

Creative solutions/time management/achieving results.

Employer 2

Risk Management.

Employer 3

· ERP Implementation experience.

· System Integration experience.

· Data science experience.

Employer 4

Time management since business is booming.

Employer 5

A serious attitude with a willingness to learn.

Employer 6

Ability to be an effective team member remotely and to communicate.

Employer 7

Probably would be looking for individuals who are experts on supplier sourcing to ensure a consistent supply base.

Employer 8

Covid wasn’t changed what we’d expect.

Employer 9

More technological and analytics driven. There is an entire generation in the workforce that still only works off basic excel skills. Many managers are.

Employer 10

I do think of students can hone their risk management skills, it will be perceived as more of an asset during this time.

Employer 11

Technical knowledge of metals, heat treating, annealing, are in short supply. We do a lot with carbon steels, stainless steels, ductile, and cast iron. Hard to find people who truly have a good grasp on what makes metals ideal for machining.

Employer 12

Risk Mitigation: I believe Covid has companies thinking more about geographic diversification of supply. I expect to see more dual sourcing decisions in order to eliminate risk to supply if one geographic location is affected.