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Exploring the link between the humanitarian logistician and training needs

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  • Ann Marie Allen

    (INSEAD - HRG - Humanitarian Research Group - INSEAD - Institut Européen d'administration des Affaires)

  • Gyöngyi Kovács

    (HUMLOG Institute - Hanken School of Economics)

  • Andrea Masini

    (GREGH - Groupement de Recherche et d'Etudes en Gestion à HEC - HEC Paris - Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique)

  • Alain Vaillancourt

    (HUMLOG Institute - Hanken School of Economics)

  • Luk N. Van Wassenhove

    (INSEAD - HRG - Humanitarian Research Group - INSEAD - Institut Européen d'administration des Affaires)

Abstract

Purpose - The aim of this paper is to evaluate job profiles in humanitarian logistics, and assess current task priorities in light of further training and educational needs. Design/methodology/approach - The paper presents findings from a survey among humanitarian logistics practitioners and compares these to other studies in this area. It uses econometric models to evaluate the impact of managerial responsibilities in training needs, usage of time and previous training. Findings - The results show that the skills required in humanitarian logistics seem to follow the T-shaped skills model from Mangan and Christopher when looking at training wanted and time usage. Research limitations/implications - Survey respondents being members of the Humanitarian Logistics Association (HLA) may be more interested in developing the humanitarian logistics profession than other populations. Originality/value - This paper offers an insight in the specific skill requirements of humanitarian logisticians from members of the HLA and allows to understand which type of skills are linked to managerial responsibilities. The paper also establishes a link between logistics skill models and career progressions overall.

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  • Ann Marie Allen & Gyöngyi Kovács & Andrea Masini & Alain Vaillancourt & Luk N. Van Wassenhove, 2013. "Exploring the link between the humanitarian logistician and training needs," Post-Print hal-00984869, HAL.
    • Handle: RePEc:hal:journl:hal-00984869
    DOI: 10.1108/JHLSCM-10-2012-0033
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    Cited by:

    1. Nezih Altay & Graham Heaslip & Gyöngyi Kovács & Karen Spens & Peter Tatham & Alain Vaillancourt, 2018. "Innovation in Humanitarian Supply Chains: A Systematic Review," CIRANO Working Papers 2018s-03, CIRANO.

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