Executives have a lot of learning opportunities at their avail. Here’s how certifications fit into the picture.
In the constantly evolving world of supply chain management, the executive quest for new knowledge, qualifications, and skills never really ends. In this article by Contributing Editor Bridget McCrea, Eva Ponce, Director of Online Education at MIT’s Center for Transportation & Logistics, highlights a growing trend where employers increasingly prioritize certifications to formally upskill their workforces.
"More companies are reaching out to us to develop custom courses and programs in supply chain management to upskill and reskill their employees. This is becoming a crucial part of their talent development strategies,” says Ponce. “Other companies are interested in individual certificates, including programs with core and advanced courses, while others are interested in more comprehensive programs.”