International Supply Chain Professionals Day

June 7, 2023

Together, let’s celebrate the workers who make the supply chain possible.

It takes a global team of 450 million professionals to get our favorite products from point A to point B. These individuals play a crucial role in a supply chain’s success, and International Supply Chain Professionals Day is our chance to commend their resilience and show appreciation.

Supply chain professionals are the backbone of the global economy.

Through their hard work and commitment, supply chain professionals inspire us to Move as one^™ and make the world run better. Join e2open in recognizing the many ways supply chain professionals improve and ease people’s lives—from ensuring temperature control throughout vaccine distribution to developing energy-efficient supply chains that use fewer natural resources.

Thank a supply chain professional.

Do you know anyone working in supply chain or logistics? Let them know how much you appreciate their hard work. Consider posting thank you notes on social media channels such as LinkedIn using the hashtag #Thanks2You.

Become more sustainable.

Live more sustainably for 24 hours. Be mindful of overconsumption, such as panic buying, which contributes to shortages. Avoid same-day and next-day shipping to reduce carbon emissions. Purchase products from companies with a demonstrated commitment to social sustainability.

Learn more about what it takes to build resilient supply chains.

To better supply chains worldwide, we need to educate ourselves on the solutions to common issues. Building resilience and agility through supply chain software platforms helps companies maintain an efficient supply chain and address challenges before they come to fruition.

Get involved.

Nonprofits play a critical role in holding companies accountable and increasing awareness of sustainability issues or trends that will impact supply chain resiliency. Look for opportunities to volunteer your time and expertise and support these nonprofits’ activities.

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450 million

people work in logistics and supply chain management worldwide, according to the International Labor Organization.¹

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16.6 billion

was the estimated value of the global supply chain in 2021. It is expected to grow to $59 billion by 2030.²

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96%

of supply chain professionals rated their work satisfaction 6 out of 10 or higher, but only 35% feel that the general public understands their value.³

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53%

of organizations plan to increase their focus on sustainable
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Supply chain professionals help us weather a perpetual storm of supply chain disruptions.

The COVID-19 pandemic…strike threats…weather-related disasters…the global semiconductor shortage—every manufacturer and consumer alike has felt the outcome of fragmented supply chains.

Supply chain professionals are routinely called upon to be flexible.

Amid a deluge of unforeseen obstacles, supply chain professionals often put in extra hours to quickly overhaul operations to satisfy demand and meet urgent needs.

Supply chain professionals work behind the scenes.

For every port bottleneck, thousands of professionals work around the clock to mitigate backlogs. For every shortage, manufacturers work tirelessly to ramp up production.

Supply chain professionals wear many hats.

Supply chain professionals navigate carrier capacity limitations, combat rising costs, and improve visibility to ensure end-to-end supply chains are socially responsible.

Supply chain professionals are innovators.

Supply chain professionals advance the field of supply chain management by pioneering new processes and methods to address challenges such as supply shortages.

Supply chain professionals are unsung heroes.

Working in supply chains can be a thankless job. International Supply Chain Professionals Day honors these workers and raises awareness about their value to our everyday lives.

Thank you, supply chain professionals, for your superior performance and dedication.

Even in the best times, maintaining supply chains and getting supplies from the production line to the end user is no small feat, and the state of global supply chains will continue to evolve dramatically. Fortunately, we can count on supply chain professionals to focus their efforts to increase and meet the demands of consumers and keep the economy going.

To honor those who continuously step up, join us on June 7 and celebrate International Supply Chain Professionals Day.

Reference

^{1. https://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/@ed_norm/@ipec/documents/publication/wcms_648801.pdf}
^{2. (https://www.globenewswire.com/en/news-release/2022/11/30/2565343/0/en/Global-Supply-Chain-Management-Market-Size-To-Reach-USD-58-89-Billion-By-2030-CAGR-of-10-8.html}
^{3. https://www.ascm.org/making-an-impact/research/salary-survey}
^{4. (https://kpmg.com/xx/en/home/insights/2022/12/the-supply-chain-trends-shaking-up-2023}