Talent: The Future Supply Chain's Missing Link Research Report | SupplyChainBrain

Talent: The Future Supply Chain's Missing Link Research Report

August 15, 2013

Companies are feeling the pain of open positions. The average company has four positions open for five months, with 15% supply chain employee turnover. The talent shortage is greatest for middle-management positions.

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