Abstract
This paper discusses the impact of an aging workforce on businesses in the European Union. It emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning and digital literacy for older employees in purchasing and supply management. Organizations should recognize the contributions of older employees and implement flexible working arrangements, health programs, and ongoing training to support their evolving needs. We conducted a quantitative survey of procurement professionals of all ages to compare silver workers and other age groups in terms of their competences. Despite the focus on traditional competencies, there might be a significant gap in training programs addressing digital and IT expertise for older workers, particularly in the context of Industry 4.0.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | IPSERA 2025 “Room for Talent” |
| Subtitle of host publication | Rotterdam, the Netherlands, March 30 - April 2: Book of Abstracts |
| Publisher | International Purchasing and Supply Education and Research Association (IPSERA) |
| Pages | 113-113 |
| Publication status | Published - 2025 |
| Event | IPSERA Conference 2025 : "Room for Talent" - Erasmus University Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands Duration: 30 Mar 2025 → 2 Apr 2025 https://www.ipsera.com/Home2025 |
Conference
| Conference | IPSERA Conference 2025 |
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| Abbreviated title | IPSERA 2025 |
| Country/Territory | Netherlands |
| City | Rotterdam |
| Period | 30/03/25 → 2/04/25 |
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Keywords
- Procurement analytics
- Procurement data management
- Aging workforce
