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The Changing Role of Inventory Specialists in Logistics


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1 The Graziadio School, Pepperdine University,Malibu, California
2 University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida, United States
3 Department of Marketing, Auburn University Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama, United States
4 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Worldwide Daytona Beach, Florida, United States
     

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This article provides a description of the changing role of inventory specialists in logistics, their competencies, job requirements, training needs, and personality traits. Four key findings for developing effective training options are discussed. The data come from an original research project funded by CSCMP.

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Logistics, Inventory, Training, Competencies, Job Requirements
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Authors

Dave McMahon
The Graziadio School, Pepperdine University,Malibu, California
Stephen A. Lemay
University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida, United States
Jeff Periatt
Department of Marketing, Auburn University Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama, United States
Rose Opengart
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Worldwide Daytona Beach, Florida, United States

Abstract


This article provides a description of the changing role of inventory specialists in logistics, their competencies, job requirements, training needs, and personality traits. Four key findings for developing effective training options are discussed. The data come from an original research project funded by CSCMP.

Keywords


Logistics, Inventory, Training, Competencies, Job Requirements

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