--- title: Put aside Your Stereotypes about Millennials in the SC description: What does it make Supply Chain so interesting for Millennials? image: https://blog.prophetic-technology.com/hubfs/caleb-minear-526200-unsplash.jpg --- [hello@psdtohubspot.com](mailTo:hello@psdtohubspot.com) [+91 8874569874](tel:+91%208874569874) Hours : Opens 10:00 AM To 07:00 PM [![logoHD](https://blog.prophetic-technology.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logoHD.jpg?width=2500&name=logoHD.jpg "logoHD")](https://www.prophetic-technology.com/) - [Home](https://www.prophetic-technology.com/home) - [Subscribe](https://www.prophetic-technology.com/pt-blog-subscribe-opt-in-consent?hsCtaTracking=174cc371-9cdc-4b94-a32e-9007f0ac4dea%7C0776642c-2604-4695-8e3f-f7a74f10031a) - [Contact Us](https://www.prophetic-technology.com/contact-us-old) - [supply chain](https://blog.prophetic-technology.com/topic/supply-chain) - [technology](https://blog.prophetic-technology.com/topic/technology) - [millennial](https://blog.prophetic-technology.com/topic/millennial) # [Put aside Your Stereotypes about Millennials in the SC](https://blog.prophetic-technology.com/put-aside-your-stereotypes-about-millennials-in-the-sc) We should consider a recent survey conducted by SCMR, APICS and APQC in 2017 to better understand Mi... [Read More →](https://blog.prophetic-technology.com/put-aside-your-stereotypes-about-millennials-in-the-sc) - [supply chain (286)](https://blog.prophetic-technology.com/topic/supply-chain) - [technology (138)](https://blog.prophetic-technology.com/topic/technology) - [logistics (81)](https://blog.prophetic-technology.com/topic/logistics) - [procurement (69)](https://blog.prophetic-technology.com/topic/procurement) - [optimisation (65)](https://blog.prophetic-technology.com/topic/optimisation) Posted by [Dave Food](https://blog.prophetic-technology.com/author/dave-food) on Aug 8, 2018 5:23:49 PM ![Dave Food](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/9fa060d35f0f962fafafe972c24035ae) Find me on: [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/davefood) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/davefood) [Twitter](https://www.twitter.com/davefood) We should consider a recent survey conducted by **SCMR, APICS and APQC** in 2017 to better understand **Millennial** as a *significant piece of the Supply Chain Management* (**SCM**) workforce. As baby boomers retire, will the arrival of graduates with degrees in **SC** *ensure a strong workforce?*   *![Put aside Your Stereotypes about Millennials in the SC](https://blog.prophetic-technology.com/hs-fs/hubfs/caleb-minear-526200-unsplash.jpg?width=4608&name=caleb-minear-526200-unsplash.jpg)* Millennials, those between the ages of 22 and 37, are making significant changes in the workplace, with principles, expectations, priorities and communication skill that evidently hold opposing views from those of their predecessors. What does it make Supply Chain so interesting for Millennials? SC brings *enriching* and *meaningful opportunities* to address a set of *diverse, global, ecological and ethical challenges* with *tangible impact on the world* and its inhabitants. Perhaps it all reflects on the *rise of academic institutions* with **SCM** programs at both the *graduate* and *undergraduate* level, and of the increasing number of *job opportunities* in all areas of **SCM**. Some positive fact about **Millennials** in the **SC** workforce**:** - They show a diverse interest in activities that span the end-to-end SC. - They have become an important segment in SC workforce. - This next generation of SC leader is highly educated. - ü 28 percent report a master’s or other graduate degree. - SC represents diversity and dynamic long-terms career at their workplace. - They are now focused, engaged, motivated and committed to working in SCM. - They are moving around less. - They are highly satisfied with their jobs. - They find SC worthwhile and personally rewarding. - SC will help them with personal growth and development. The areas of **SC** which are most attractive to **Millennials** is *design* and *planning*. They’re a motivated group willing to spend their *time* and *resources* in **SC**. To accomplish this, they are willing to enrol on any kind of continuing education programs with the firm idea to further education, and above all, certification on **SC**. They improve their *job performance* whilst gaining expertise. But, which are the *challenges* they encounter? - Men surpasses the number of women hired in **SCM.** - Men and *women* are *not paid equally*, especially when *they move up* in their careers. - When there’s a *negative attitude towards* them from *older generation* in the workplace. - There’s a certain feeling of *being disconnected from the big picture*. - Not being taking into consideration when they come up with *new ideas.* - The feeling of lack of purpose in the workplace. Millennials come with *purposes, goals*, and *understanding* of **SC** *fundamentals*. They’re gaining exposure to **SC** through *on-the-job management training* and *rotational programs*, which provide *experience in multiple areas* of their organisation. The majority came from jobs in *Engineering, Sales, Marketing*, and *Finance*. 50 percent of the respondents to this survey stated that a *strong corporate environmental-responsibility program* is a key deciding factor *for options in the* **SCM** area. SUMMING UP: Millennials seek *structure, guidance* and a *clear upward path* in a career in **SC**. Senior managers must *shift their leadership style* to adapt to and embrace the different needs of this younger generation. These respondents demonstrated *more stability and less movement from one company to another.* **Millennials** are eager to *continuing learning to close the gap* of *skills* needed in **SCM**. They *grow* and *learn* rapidly on the job and *accept any guidance coming from* **SC** *executives.* They bring *new-fresh ideas* to the transformation of the industry. Dave Food [Prophetic Technology](https://www.prophetic-technology.com/)     To read the full Millennials in Supply Chain research report, visit: [apics.org/millennials](http://www.apics.org/docs/default-source/default-document-library/millennial-survey_-web-final.pdf?sfvrsn=2).   - [supply chain](https://blog.prophetic-technology.com/topic/supply-chain) - [technology](https://blog.prophetic-technology.com/topic/technology) - [millennial](https://blog.prophetic-technology.com/topic/millennial) - - - ## Post Your Comments Here #### About Us Prophetic Technology is a team of dedicated people that combine their expertise in business domains with a passion to release potential.s every page it appears on. 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