Logistics is a key element of the global supply chain and a strategic infrastructure that underpins the sustainability of the national economy, and its significance is becoming increasingly prominent amid global environmental changes such as US-China hegemonic competition and digital transformation. To address future environmental changes, there is an increasing demand for talent skilled in data analysis and advanced technology application, capable of optimizing and managing supply chains holistically, and driven by innovative thinking to adapt flexibly to social shifts and embrace emerging technologies. However, domestic challenges hindering the cultivation of talent with these competencies include a shrinking school-age population, regional disparities, wage gaps and talent migration, limited public awareness of the logistics industry's importance, and insufficient adaptation to digital transformation and technological advancements. These issues jeopardize the logistics industry's competitiveness and long-term sustainability.
Therefore, this report aims to compare and analyze domestic and international logistics workforce development systems and propose policy directions for cultivating logistics talent suited to the digital transformation era and enhancing the competitiveness of the domestic logistics industry.