Building nextgeneration competencies for logisticians and supply chain managers

The resources developed in the project cover: Teaching/training materials in the three following areas: AREA 1: Sustainability as a service in supply chains & the manager of the future, that focuses on process and supply chain mapping toward emission minimisation, as well as improvements identification and implementation; AREA 2: New technologies in logistics, which covers: blockchain in logistics and Industry 4.0-related solutions; AREA 3: Intelligent logistics and transportation systems, that is about: systems design, stakeholders, risk management, resilience, as well as environmental and social regulations. Examples of good business practices related to the three above-mentioned areas. Case studies on implementing more sustainable operations (that were accounted with the LCA approach) with the identification of areas for improvement and proposals for improvement scenarios. All teaching/training materials are available in English, however, they are also translated into the languages of the participating countries: Polish, Greek and Slovenian. The learning material is accompanied by the Virtual Learning Environment that allows for online and open access to all developed materials. Additionally, we also offer you access to resources in SCORM standard, which allows to upload them to any compatible e-learning platform (e.g. Moodle) and use in any intended way for educational purposes at organisations beyond the project partnership. Finally, you will gain an opportunity for self-study and personal development (our materials are dedicated to students, postgraduates, managers and business professionals looking for competence development opportunities) or inspiration to teach/train others (our materials are also dedicated to teachers, trainers and educators in the field of logistics and supply chain management).In recent years the logistics market experienced rapid development and has been subject to substantive pressures and changes. Digital transformation of supply chains, rising complexity of transportation routes, uncertainties in collection and delivery times, growing interest in Industry 4.0, etc., emerged into intelligent (smart) supply chains. Furthermore, due to resource scarcity, the companies are looking for "green" solutions to integrate with their supply chains. With these observed changes, the global supply chains are currently progressing towards digital, intelligent and sustainable logistics (DISL). DISL is necessary to increase safety, tackle growing emissions and congestion problems, make processes within supply chains more efficient and sustainable, and enable the proper integration of today's society in the next-generation Industry 4.0 context. For this reason, we proposed the NEXTLOG project, which stands for "Building nextgeneration competencies for logisticians and supply chain managers". In this book, you will find who we are and what is the aim of the NEXTLOG Project. The consortium of the project comprises academic partners from 3 European countries and business partners that co-created the results and provided insight into the requirements of the market and external environment. Through the publication, you will get access to research results on the competencies that, according to the research conducted in Poland, Greece and Slovenia, are key for next-generation logisticians and supply chain managers.Erasmus+; KA2 - Cooperation for innovation and the exchange of good practices; KA203 - Strategic Partnerships for higher education; Decision No 2019-1-PL01-KA203-06573