Skill and knowledge requirements of entry-level logistics professionals in the apparel industry of Bangladesh: an importance-expertise matrix analysis

Iqbal, Md Arif; Su, Jin; Hasan, Sabbir

doi:10.1080/17543266.2021.1992514

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Section: Resultssupporting

confidence: 94%

“…It is noticed that industry managers are aware of and admit the importance of knowledge and skills covered in a university degree with a major in LSCM. The findings in the present study are consistent with the findings of (Wongwilai and Hotrawaisaya, 2022;Iqbal et al, 2021;Long et al, 2010;M€ ohring, 2021;Browaeys and Price, 2020;Gammelgaard and Larson, 2001;Mangan et al, 2001;O'Donovan J€ urgens, 2018;Li zbetinov a, 2017;Bakhshi et al, 2017;Dansomboon et al, 2016;Prajogo and Sohal, 2013) which highlighted the importance of these knowledge and skills. The managers highlighted skills including digital competence to take quick decisions, lifelong learning, intercultural global competence, community engagement, interpreting the role of logistics and supply chain, managing logistics and supply chain practices, awareness of new developments in the field of LSCM, developing persuasive arguments, professional work ethics and use information and communication technology in presenting the report.…”

Section: Importance Of Knowledge and Skillssupporting

confidence: 92%

“…(Abalo et al. , 2007; Iqbal et al. , 2021; Kleckner and Butz, 2020) Importance-performance matrix (IPM) consisted of four quadrants in which the vertical axis represents the importance of the features (low to high), and the horizontal axis represents the performance of the features in which this study used the level of industry satisfaction from entry-level graduates (Martilla and James, 1977).…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The study conducted by Iqbal et al (2021) in Bangladesh, which is one of the Asian developing countries similar to Oman, aimed to identify the skills gap of entry-level logistics professionals. Iqbal et al (2021) finding supported this study's findings concerning the gap that existed as they identified seven soft skills and three hard skills. However, this study identified four hard skills which are reverse supply chain, and (3) benchmarking ability which did not identify by Iqbal et al (2021) study.…”

Section: Knowledge and Skills Inadequacymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…According to Iqbal et al. (2021), study on supply chain and logistics professionals direct interactions with entry-level logistics professionals in the workplace.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Knowledge and skills gap of graduates entry-level: perception of logistics and supply chain managers in Oman

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Masengu³

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PurposeThe study provides an evaluation of the knowledge and skills importance covered in the degree of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (LSCM) as well as the knowledge and skills gap of graduates entry-level.Design/methodology/approachThe study used both descriptive and exploratory research designs. The study adopted a self-administered questionnaire. The sample size is 41 logistics industry mid-managers of six organizations selected from the main operators of Sohar Port in Oman.FindingsThe findings reveal that logistics professionals agree on the importance of all the learner attributes, knowledge and cognitive skills, and general competencies identified in a university degree with a major in LSCM. Furthermore, the results identified moderate levels of gaps in five knowledge areas and six soft and hard skills of graduates at the entry level.Research limitations/implicationsFurther research can be built on this study findings by evaluating the perception of logistics and supply chain industry professionals in different global contexts and investigate the effectiveness of different training and educational programs in enhancing the knowledge and skills of logistics professionals in various regions.Practical implicationsThis study may extend beyond Oman and have important implications for LSCM practices in other developing countries. Universities' management in developing countries can use this study findings to identify the key skills required by entry-level logistics professionals and incorporate them into their curricula to better prepare graduates for the workforce. In addition, the skills identified in our study, such as decision-making skills, managing stress, negotiation skills and critical thinking, are relevant to logistics professionals in other developing countries with similar socio-economic and industry characteristics.Originality/valueUnlike the prior studies that focused on the mismatch between educational degrees and job requirements without considering study specializations and industry, this paper lays a nuanced understanding of the knowledge and skills gap associated with entry-level graduates of the logistics and supply chain industry. As such, the paper offers inputs for the LSCM academic degree related to knowledge and skills needed by logistics and supply chain industry.

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Section: Resultssupporting

confidence: 94%

Section: Importance Of Knowledge and Skillssupporting

confidence: 92%

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Knowledge and Skills Inadequacymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…According to Iqbal et al. (2021), study on supply chain and logistics professionals direct interactions with entry-level logistics professionals in the workplace.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Navigating global supply networks: a strategic framework for resilience in the apparel industry

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Anh,

Cam

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Apparel professionals’ perception of sustainability-related technology: a structural equation modeling approach

Iqbal,

2023

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Purpose This study aims to examine the effects of the characteristics of apparel professionals on their attitude toward sustainability-related technology in the context of a developing country, Bangladesh. Design/methodology/approach A quantitative approach was used to investigate the apparel professionals’ perception of sustainability-related technology. A survey was conducted, and 204 valid responses were used in data analysis. The structural equation modeling technique was used to analyze the data. Findings The findings demonstrate that apparel professionals’ personal innovativeness positively impacts their knowledge of apparel technology. Knowledge of apparel technology and environmental issues in apparel manufacturing both significantly and positively impact their level of awareness of sustainability-related technology in apparel manufacturing. The findings also suggest that managers’ level of awareness of sustainability-related technology has a significant positive impact on their attitude toward sustainability-related technology. Originality/value Fishbein’s attitude theory was applied to examine how the various characteristics of apparel professionals (i.e. personal innovativeness in technology, knowledge of apparel technology, knowledge of environmental issues of apparel manufacturing) affect their awareness of and attitude toward sustainability-related technology. This study expands our understanding of the causal flow among cognitive variables of apparel professionals, including their innovativeness, knowledge, awareness and attitudes. The findings of the study can be helpful to the apparel industry to improve apparel professionals’ adoption of sustainable technology.

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Skill and knowledge requirements of entry-level logistics professionals in the apparel industry of Bangladesh: an importance-expertise matrix analysis

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Knowledge and skills gap of graduates entry-level: perception of logistics and supply chain managers in Oman

Knowledge and skills gap of graduates entry-level: perception of logistics and supply chain managers in Oman

Navigating global supply networks: a strategic framework for resilience in the apparel industry

Apparel professionals’ perception of sustainability-related technology: a structural equation modeling approach

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