Solving Skills Gaps in Supply Chain Analytics

Analyst Insight: In supply chain operations, creative strategies for recruiting, developing and otherwise accessing expertise in advanced analytics, data management and change management offer a distinct competitive edge. Surging investment in advanced analytics capabilities is yielding outsized returns for companies determined to both stabilize their supply chains and increase flexibility. Adapting to new realities and technological advancement requires quickly identifying and addressing critical skills gaps.  

Since 2021, a massive increase in investment in advanced analytics for supply chain operations across industries has fueled not only significant returns, but also a glaring talent shortage. 

APQC research finds that 72% of companies view advanced analytics t…