Figure 1
A circular diagram representing an integrated competency framework for LSC positions. The diagram is divided into two main sections: Hard and Soft skills. The Hard skills section is further divided into Technical and Academic and Cognitive categories. The Technical category includes labels such as S&OP, Project management, Sourcing and supplier relationship, Locating facility-place utility, International and local regulations, CI and lean management, Forecasting, KPI setting, Transport and distribution, Demand planning, Safety management II, Warehouse management, ERP systems, and Environmental management focus. The Academic and Cognitive category includes labels such as Analytical thinking, Process improvement and six sigma, Sustainability, Risk management, Strategy development and application, and Data collection and analysis. The Soft skills section is divided into Personal and Workplace categories. Integrated competency framework for LSC positions. Source: Authors' own work