Analytics skills in demand in logistics

A recent survey of requests for consultant skills in Australia found that the three top in-demand skills for the logistics and supply chain industry in 2017 are supply chain management, business analytics and process improvement.
The research, carried out by online consultant marketplace Expert360, analysed over project postings since 1 January 2017 from Australian corporates with more than $500 million in annual revenue.
“The current most in-demand skills include project management, process improvement, data science & analysis, financial modelling and business transformation,” said Bridget Loudon, CEO, Expert360.
“A big trend we’re seeing…is growing demand for data and analysis skills. Businesses are still grappling with how they can best store and use data to better improve a range of business functions, including internal processes, the customer experience and their go to market strategy. As a result, there is high demand for data and analytics consultants in Australia’s biggest companies across a wide range of industries from aviation to telcos.”
“Process improvement is also a key focus for many of Australia’s biggest enterprises across the banking, healthcare, logistics & supply chain, government and the consumer goods sector. As better business processes help boost customer satisfaction and revenue growth, businesses are turning to Expert360 to engage experienced consultants as a way of topping-up their workforce and driving change.”