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Supply Chain Jobs - Market Overview 2019

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Thoughts on the Market

As Brexit approaches the supply chain and logistics market industry in Ireland has undergone significant self-assessment. Traditional methods and practices have had to be examined, and from a creative thinking point of view this is advantageous. Companies have had to examine why they do things and not just accept “the way we have always done it”.

As a result, companies have already made changes regarding sourcing, costing and transportation that will benefit them even if the status quo remains. In addition, companies are looking to become more cost effective and have invested heavily in many supply chain management (SCM) solutions and warehouse management solutions (WMS) to further increase efficiencies.

Ultimately there is still a lot of uncertainty in the sector given the various ramifications of possible Brexit outcomes.  What is certain however is that the practices of previous years will be gone by the end of 2019 and that new creative ways of business will prevail.  

 

Salaries In 2019

While there was no significant rise in salaries in 2018, it remains to be seen how Brexit will affect salaires across the sector in 2019. 

 

Top Tip for 2019

Think creatively! 2019 will be a watershed in the supply chain and logistics sector.  Previously successful methodologies will no longer be guaranteed to work; upskill, think creatively and learn continuously.

 

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Posted by Richard Walsh on 20 May 2019

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