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05.01.2024

Contributing to JILS 'People × Transformation' White Paper — Advocating for Advanced Logistics Talent Development and CLO Appointment

Contributing to JILS 'People × Transformation' White Paper — Advocating for Advanced Logistics Talent Development and CLO Appointment

Nexgen Japan participated in the planning and writing of the white paper People × Transformation, published by the Japan Institute of Logistics Systems (JILS). Grounded in the belief that transformation driven by people is the key to unlocking the future, the paper addresses structural challenges facing the logistics industry — including the "2024 Problem" — and envisions the next generation of logistics professionals.

CLOAdvanced Logistics TalentJILS2024 ProblemTalent Development

"People × Transformation" — A Prescription for Structural Challenges in Logistics

This publication articulates the profile of "advanced logistics professionals" needed across all levels of an organisation, from the C-suite to the front lines, based on the conviction that transformation driven by people is the key to unlocking the future. It envisions a new generation of talent equipped with a holistic view of the entire supply chain, the ability to leverage technology, and a co-creative mindset.

Nexgen Japan's Contribution

Ariki Ono, CEO of Nexgen Japan, contributed insights and recommendations on the role and development of the CLO (Chief Logistics Officer) as a driver of transformation, as well as the importance of industry-government-academia collaboration in talent strategy. He also contributed to defining advanced logistics talent personas and developing transformation scenarios.

Key Topics of the White Paper

  • Reframing logistics challenges as management-level issues
  • Establishing and defining the role of the CLO (Chief Logistics Officer)
  • Introducing the "Nine Advanced Logistics Talent Personas"
  • Exploring the potential of next-generation development through participation by young professionals and cross-industry talent

View the JILS White Paper

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