The term supply and demand aptly describes the fundamental mechanics of the supply chain industry, and hints at its challenges. While it’s a great career path, supply chain work is demanding, typically marked by long hours, a high-pressure time-sensitive operational environment, and physical exertion.
It’s a vocation that can easily take a toll on the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of its workforce. In a somewhat somber milestone for the industry, 2021 marked the year in which supply chain managers were quitting their jobs at the highest rate since 2016, as quantified by a separation rate increase of 28%.
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