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Training demand for different categories of specialists: the perspective of logistics operators

Case Study: LOGZ the logistic City High-Level Seminar on logistics training needs in Mediterranean partner countries in the context of the Logismed program November 23-24, 2010 1

LOGZ...

Promoting the development of an area dedicated to logistics, which has all the infrastructures and services required by companies, people and transports, thus creating a:

LOGISTIC CITY

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A constant Search… … Countries … Regions … Companies … Individuals

Competitiveness 3

The Global Competitiveness Report 139 countries assessed in the 12

pillars of competitiveness

Basic requirements Institutions Infrastructures Macroeconomic environment Health and primary education

Key for

factor-driven economies

Efficiency enhancers Higher education and training Goods market efficiency Labor Market efficiency Financial Market development Technological readiness Market Size

Innovation and sophistication factors Business Sophistication Innovation

Key for

efficiency-driven economies

Key for

innovation-driven economies

2010 World Economic Forum

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The Global Competitiveness Report 139 countries assessed in the 12

pillars of competitiveness Portugal (46ยบ)

15ยบ

5ยบ

12ยบ

2ยบ

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Market Interaction...

•Training Opportunities Populations

•Awareness of needs…

Companies Education Institutions / Professional Associations

• Response to needs …

• Constant Innovation

• Sustainability • Competitiveness • Best Business 6

Priorities…

Focus on 95% of the work force ●Operational and Middle staff make all the difference, with adequate training ●Constant demand for more skilled operational staff ●Most companies already have committed managerial staff, that promptly fulfil their obligations 7

Cycle of excellence for Competitiveness ● “Open Doors” for the Population ● Database Applications Awareness Initiatives

Primary Schools

● Public presentations of the project and its needs ● Social Responsibility Initiatives

Secondary Schools

Training in the workplace IEFP

Main objectives: • raise awareness of logistics activity

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Cycle of excellence for Competitiveness ●Adapted logo ●Coloring book, explaining the meaning of globalization Awareness Initiatives

Primary Schools

Secondary Schools

Training in the workplace IEFP

●Role Play in five schools in the region: 250 children ● The future in 15/20 years Main objectives: ● Disclosure of the concept of globalization vs. logistics activity ● Indirect awareness-raising for family and friends

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Cycle of excellence for Competitiveness • Dissemination of the project in five schools in the region: 750 participants Awareness Initiatives

Primary Schools

Secondary Schools

Training in the workplace IEFP

• Collaboration protocol with Pinhal Novo Secondary School • Development of specific training – 2010/2013: • Subject: Technical Logistics • Adults wishing to qualify (over 22 years) • Equivalence at the end of secondary school • 35 trainees • The Future in 5 years

Main objectives: • Dissemination of Logistics • Awareness of the need for qualifications 10

Cycle of excellence for Competitiveness ● Protocol with the Office of Employment and Vocational training

Awareness Initiatives

Primary Schools

Secondary Schools

Training in the workplace IEFP

● Implementation of a New Opportunities Centre in Pinhal Novo ● Development of specific training–2009/2011: • Transversal areas: Technical Logistics; Technical Transport; IT; Commercial; Administrative •unemployed • equivalence at the end of secondary school • 14 classes with 260 trainees •The Future in 1 year

Main objectives: • Raise awareness for logistics and qualification • Commence staff training for LOGZ

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Cycle of excellence for Competitiveness

•Collaboration in placement of trainees Awareness Initiatives

Primary Schools

•Disclosure of initiatives undertaken with 30 companies in the logistics sector •Integration of 40 trainees in September/2010

Secondary Schools

Training in the workplace IEFP

Main objectives: •Demonstrate the effectiveness of training

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Future Expectations â—?Sustainable development of the Cycle of Excellence for Competitiveness â—? Promotion of synergies between different players for qualifications

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Thank You

Contacts: Luis Bernardino Mobile: 00 351 963142513 luis.bernardino@logz.pt www.logz.pt 14