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Competence areas and knowledge gaps in supply management

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  • Pia Heilmann
  • Katrina Lintukangas
  • Satu Peltola

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This paper examines the significant competence areas and possible knowledge gaps in the field of supply management. The study is based on a sample of 100 Finnish firms collected through a questionnaire survey among general managers and supply managers. Five competence areas were identified among these firms: 1) supplier relationship management; 2) logistical processes; 3) production planning; 4) human resource management; 5) environmental and ethical concerns. The study provides an overview of the current state of these competences areas in Finnish firms and examines the competence gaps. According to the results, the main gaps were in supplier-relationship management, production planning and human-resource management. The implication is that a firm should recognise the increasing requirements of supply management, and create appropriate strategy for recruiting individuals who are able to complement the firm's overall competence.

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  • Pia Heilmann & Katrina Lintukangas & Satu Peltola, 2011. "Competence areas and knowledge gaps in supply management," International Journal of Procurement Management, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 4(6), pages 642-660.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:4:y:2011:i:6:p:642-660
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