In a world of rapid transformation, the supply chain and logistics industry is at the frontline of change. Technologies are evolving, global disruptions are becoming the norm, and sustainability is a core strategic priority.
These recent shifts are creating new challenges: a critical global shortage of skilled supply chain professionals and a widening gap between industry needs and workforce capabilities.
Recent research from Alcott Global, a leading executive recruitment firm specialising in supply chain and logistics roles, revealed that nearly half of 152 multinational companies surveyed identified supply chain talent shortages as a critical issue.
Organisations are looking for people who can navigate new complexities associated with technology, data and sustainability, use new tools effectively, and adapt to ongoing change. Many of these skills can’t simply be picked up on the job — they require dedicated learning and professional development. For professionals and managers already working in the field, the right postgraduate course can help bridge the gap between current experience and future industry needs.
As part of its commitment to staying current, continuously refining its course offerings, and responding to emerging industry needs, CQUniversity (CQU) has launched the new Graduate Certificate in Strategic Supply Chain Operations.
Developed in collaboration with industry leaders, this course is grounded in real-world business challenges. It’s designed to equip students with practical skills they can apply immediately — whether it’s understanding and using new technologies, enhancing operational efficiency, improving resilience or contributing to long-term planning with agile and sustainable solutions.
This course offers:
- Training to analyse and optimise supply chain performance, enhance buyer-supplier relationships, and implement network design improvements
- In-depth understanding of leading technologies like blockchain to improve data integrity and project transparency
- Strategic insights into contemporary challenges with commitment to ethical and fair governance and a focus on probity, integrity and accountability
This comprehensive approach will empower graduates to design and implement procurement excellence frameworks that integrate technology, ethics, and sustainability and drive tangible results within their organisations.
Delivered online, the course is available full-time (6 months) or part-time (12 months), making it accessible for busy professionals.
If you’re ready to gain a deeper understanding of today’s supply chain challenges and build capabilities that employers are actively seeking, explore the Graduate Certificate in Strategic Supply Chain Operations at CQU. Enrollment for March 2026 is now open.
