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LOGISTICS WORKFORCE : SPECIAL FEATURE
ecosystems, ensuring they can adapt to
changing industry needs and economic
conditions,” Walid adds.
Lastly, Walid emphasises that training
programmes developed through collaboration are more likely to be valued by employers
across the industry, promoting workforce
mobility. “Individuals can transition more
easily between di昀昀erent roles and organisations within the logistics sector, enhancing
overall workforce 昀氀exibility and agility,”
he puts across.
“Collaboration between industry
stakeholders, educational institutions, and
government agencies is crucial in developing
e昀昀ective upskilling programmes for the logistics workforce,” agrees Magali. She reiterates
the importance of aligning curriculum with
industry needs, sharing best practices, and
providing financial support for training
initiatives. “By doing so, stakeholders can
ensure that workers are equipped with the
skills and knowledge needed to thrive in a
digitalised logistics industry,” she agrees.
Additionally, she underscores the signi昀椀cant
role that government agencies can play
in this collaborative e昀昀ort. “Government
agencies can o昀昀er incentives for companies
to invest in workforce development and
provide funding for training programmes,”
she noti昀椀es.
Magali showcases examples of successful
collaboration, such as in Singapore, where
government, universities, and companies
convene regularly to align curriculum
based on business needs. “We already see
strong collaboration happening. In places
like Singapore, government, universities,
and companies gather multiple times per
year to align on the curriculum taught at
school based on the business needs. This
collaborative approach ensures that educational programmes are tailored to industry
requirements, fostering the development of a
skilled and competitive logistics workforce,”
she maintains.
“Industry needs good trainers and content
for upskilling the workforce, as not all of
these resources can be organised in-house,”
emphasises Vikash. He suggests, “Academia
can serve as a valuable source for trainers,
o昀昀ering comprehensive training covering
various aspects from technology to soft skills.”
However, Vikash underscores that the
effectiveness of such training hinges on
proper collaboration. “Only seamless collaboration will help to identify skill gaps,
develop necessary modules, implement
structured training programmes, and
conduct thorough evaluations. Vikash,
like Magali, also highlights the potential
role of the government as an enabler in
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Collaboration between industry
stakeholders, educational institutions,
and government agencies is crucial in
developing effective upskilling programmes for the
logistics workforce. Government agencies can offer
incentives for companies to invest in workforce
development and provide funding for training
programmes. In places like Singapore, government,
universities, and companies gather multiple times per
year to align on the curriculum taught at school based
on the business needs. This collaborative approach
ensures that educational programmes
are tailored to industry requirements,
fostering the development of a skilled and
competitive logistics workforce.
Companies are establishing
‘Academic Collaborations’ with
educational institutions,
ensuring that graduates
ingrain skill sets finely tuned
to meet the shifting demands
of the industry.
this process, leveraging skill development
initiatives to facilitate collaboration between
industry and academia and ensure the
availability of relevant training programmes
for workforce upskilling.
Meanwhile, Alpana underscores, “There
is an interdependency between all stakeholders for the ultimate bene昀椀t of advancing
and ensuring that we are future-ready.” She
emphasises the critical role of collaboration
between industry stakeholders, educational
institutions, and government agencies in
developing e昀昀ective training programmes
for the logistics workforce. According to
her, industry stakeholders provide valuable insights into current and future skill
requirements, while educational institutions contribute expertise in curriculum
development and delivery methods. “Besides,
government agencies play a vital role in
funding, regulation, and policy development to support workforce development
initiatives,” she noti昀椀es.
“By working together, these stakeholders
can ensure that training programmes align
with industry needs, are accessible and
relevant to learners, and address workforce
development goals,” Alpana expresses,
and further went on to highlight that collaboration fosters innovation and promotes
the adoption of best practices, ultimately
enhancing the quality and effectiveness
of training programmes for the logistics
workforce. “This emphasis on collaborative
e昀昀orts ultimately underscores the collective responsibility and shared vision for
building a skilled and future-ready logistics
workforce,” she annotates.
Fusing Technological
Advances with Human
Expertise
As technology seamlessly converges with
logistics, the trajectory of the logistics
industry hinges on the symbiosis of digital
pro昀椀ciency and skill development. Logistics
昀椀rms are primed to equip their workforce
with the specialised skills essential for
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