| 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. |