For several years, a shortage of skilled workers in the logistics sector has been evident, affecting not only truck drivers but also warehouse workers, administrative staff, and management personnel. These workforce shortages result in delays in logistics processes, increased workloads, and dissatisfaction among employees and customers. Given the critical role of the logistics industry in numerous economic sectors, significant growth in this sector is anticipated in the coming years. However, this expected expansion is likely to exacerbate the existing personnel shortages. To address this issue, companies are increasingly adopting modern technologies and implementing programs for employee retention and development. Another approach is to foster interest in the logistics industry among students during their education and to inform them about the diverse career opportunities available. Career orientation tests could serve as a valuable tool in this context. Despite the high demand, there is currently no career orientation test specifically designed for the logistics industry to assist young people and aspiring logistics experts in their career choices. Such a test could align students' interests and strengths with career opportunities in logistics and suggest suitable job profiles. The primary objective of this study is to develop a career orientation test tailored to the requirements of the logistics sector for students. The study comprises five main chapters, in addition to the introduction and conclusion, which address the sub-questions derived from the main research question. In the theoretical section, current trends are analyzed, relevant trends for the logistics industry are identified, and their impact on the future of logistics is explored. Using insights into the future landscape of logistics, future job roles are defined. The practical part of the study examines existing career orientation tests available on the market to utilize the information gained about their structure and design in the development of the logistics-specific career orientation test. In addition to the design of the test, the practical section also includes test runs of the finalized career orientation test. The findings of this study provide a foundation for the further development and implementation of logistics-specific career orientation tests. Feedback from the test runs indicates user satisfaction. Future steps include additional test runs to verify the suitability of the proposed job profiles, refining the content of the items for more precise job suggestions, and transitioning to a digital format with automated evaluation to enhance user-friendliness and appeal. Other future steps could involve expanding the pool of potential careers, developing additional modules for different age groups and educational levels, and adjusting the number of items.
Logistikberufe der Zukunft: Entwicklung eines Berufsorientierungstests für zukünftige Arbeitskräfte in der Logistikbranche
Kürschner, B. (Author). 2024
Student thesis: Master's Thesis