engaging the private sector in new professions and future skills development process

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ENGAGING THE PRIVATE SECTOR IN NEW PROFESSIONS

AND FUTURE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROCESS Breakout Session II

Group 2B

- MALAYSIA’S LOGISTICS SECTOR - At A Glance

5% to 6% economy growth annually

World’s 24th largest trading nation,

500 industrial estates and Free Zones

digital & fibre optic telecommunications

one of the best ready infrastructure in Asia.

long history of global trade.

5 air-cargo facilitated international airports

7 international seaports

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LOGISTIC INDUSTRY - CURRENT CONCERN -

SKILL GAP ‘ the difference between the skills needed for a job versus those skills possessed by a prospective worker ’

SKILL SHORTAGE ‘a range of situations in which an

employer finds it hard to find a worker with the right skills’

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LOGISTIC INDUSTRY - DIGITALIZATION-

New behavioural skills will become critical

Quick evolution of technical /

functional skills

“Productivity is at record levels, innovation has never been faster, and yet at the same time, we have a falling median income and we have fewer jobs. People are falling behind because technology is advancing so fast and our skills and organizations aren’t keeping up.”



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SKILL GAP

Loss Of Productivity Loss Of Revenue Inability To Grow



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SKILL SHORTAGE

Fully Utilise Existing Equipment

reduce ability to

Respond To Customer Needs

Stay Ahead Of Competitors

Adopt New Technologies



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OUR APPROACH

Enrolling employees into skill

enhancement training

Accommodating internship students yearly since 2010

On Job Training domestically and

internationally

Local and International

Students

Engaging talks with international

partners: sharing experiences



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Group 2B

INTRODUCTION

Crucial skills required in Logistics Field

Vehicles And Lifting Operation Skills * Route survey, road planning, cargo weight calculation

Warehouse Management Skills * Temperature control, type of warehouse, space required.

Logistics Management Planner *Weather reading skills, geographical study, time management, 2nd back up plan



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Planning is Essential



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When You Fail To Plan



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RECOMMENDATION

Uplifting New Career In Logistics Industry by :

A New Career Recognition

Periodical Training Provided

Worthy Salary Scheme

Empowering Technical Knowledge in Logistics by:

Early introduction in Education

Systems

Providing Continuous Training and Workshop

Continuous Program

Revision to meet to-date Requirements

engaging the private sector in new professions and future skills development process

Government & Nonprofit