Assessment of Transport Specialists’ Competencies in Transport/Logistics Companies

Impact of critically relevant factors on human resourcing in the transportation industry

“…Special attention is paid to teaching methods based on four principles [18]: -connecting theoretical training with the concept of "industry 4.0" through research results published in scientific journals, applications for industrial patents and analysis of industry requirements performed by students themselves;…”

Research on Competencies of Logistics Specialists in Transport Organisations

“…According to Trivellas et al (2015), Abraham et al (2001), these general competencies are the most vital, as they act as a mediator between career success satisfaction and work-related outcomes. Zaychenko et al (2019), Vaičiūtė et al (2017, Palšaitis et al (2016) emphasize that a logistics specialist has to possess certain functional abilities, i.e., professional competencies, to carry out the assigned work in a qualified way. Vaičiūtė et al (2017) state, that logistics specialists must have mastered professional competencies in their field.…”

“…Zaychenko et al (2019), Vaičiūtė et al (2017, Palšaitis et al (2016) emphasize that a logistics specialist has to possess certain functional abilities, i.e., professional competencies, to carry out the assigned work in a qualified way. Vaičiūtė et al (2017) state, that logistics specialists must have mastered professional competencies in their field. To summarize, and in accord with Zacharia et al (2011), a logistics specialist is a person whose capabilities enhance the outcomes of the supply chain.…”

“…According to Palšaitis et al (2016), Chlivickas et al (2009), professionalism, skills and flexibility of the logistics employees at logistics and transport companies are of particular importance in the opinion of service users, as logistics specialists comprise a constituent element in the process of service creation, provision and consumption; and that particular element reflects the demand of clients, as well as the representation of the service quality. Scientific research by Harreld et al (2007), Ledauskaitė (2010), Palšaitis et al (2016) and Vaičiūtė et al (2017) all the time emphasized the importance of the competencies of logistics specialists and how important they are for transport organizations. Logistics specialists are involved in various problem-solving processes, therefore, inconsistencies between the competencies of a logistics specialist in a transport company, and the competencies required to deal with various issues or professionally perform the functions, such as planning of logistics services, organizing and controlling their performance and execution, occur regularly.…”

Technology of personnel training for the transport industry

“…However, different requirements apply to an employee in a logistics position in different countries. For example, the study of the authors [8] demonstrated that a candidate applying for this position in the Republic of Poland must have a driver's license, be able to work in a team and show leadership qualities. An important skill is the ability to delegate authority.…”