Gaps in Supply Chain Talent

This came up in a conversation recently. The area is perceived as not sexy enough.  Not the case, we need to work on attaching newest technology to the problems that are better defined here than in most domains. " ... With the more strategic role of the supply chain comes a greater need for supply chain employees who can meet the needs of a complex, global economy. Add to this the fact that many senior supply chain professionals are going to retire soon and you have widespread shortage of desired skills in the supply chain workforce. ... "