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Supply chain management remains a young field, one that has struggled to define itself in the most literal sense. This research looks at some of the most available definitions of supply chain management, analyzes their content, and explains the essence of the definitional problem. It does not attempt to define supply chain management--that would be a bit like driving onto a crowded road while complaining about the traffic--but it does attempt to lay out the path or paths that need to be followed to arrive at a consensus definition

The Transformation of the Supply Chain Manager

This research examines the transformation of the job of supply chain manager. This involves an analysis of the activities of this position, the competencies needed, what the job requires, and the training that is needed. Suggestions on how to develop and provide training are discussed. This research was funded by CSCMP

The Evolving Role and Responsibilities of IS Managers in Logistics

This article provides a description of the evolving role of IS managers, their competencies, job requirements, and training needs. Key findings for developing effective training options and their implications are discussed. The data comes from an original research project funded by the Council of Logistics Management

Job Satisfaction and Driver Turnover: a Brief History of a Supply Chain Research Theme

The authors review the history of job satisfaction research as it relates to truck drivers and truck driver turnover. Job satisfaction, particularly the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire, has played a major role in driver turnover research over the past 25 years. But the relationship between truck drivers as subjects and job satisfaction as a concept goes much deeper than that and has a much longer history. This article addresses that history and puts that aspect of driver research into historical context