Insights into logistics and supply chain studies in Middle East

Matevz Obrecht, Zane Feodorova, Maja Rosi

Abstract


Due to recent supply disruptions, the corona crisis and the limited supply of all kinds of raw materials, components and goods due to global polarisation, the importance of logistics and supply chain management is boosting. This study is therefore a continuation of a study carried out in Slovenia and is investigating higher education study programs in the field of logistics and supply chain in the Middle East. It is oriented towards logistics, supply chains, management, and sustainability topics, which create core competencies for logistics leaders, supply chain managers, and future experts. Keywords were selected to identify key logistics, management and sustainability issues related to higher education sector in the Middle East. It was revealed that some countries are much more focused on company logistics and others more on supply chain challenges. It was revealed that some countries do not give any attention to one of the top priorities of global managers - corporate sustainability. To be able to supply a sufficient amount of logistics experts for managing current and future challenges of resilient supply, onshoring, increasing transparency, and fast response, Middle East countries should develop logistics education even more rapidly.

Keywords


Supply chain management, Middle East, Higher Education Institutions, Logistics, Sustainability

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DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21622/MARLOG.2022.11.159

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