Abstract
Supply chain skills shortage in South Africa is a key limitation to sustainable
economic growth and development. Notwithstanding the level of supply chain training
provision, the skills shortage within the supply chain industry remains critical.
Purpose: This study sought to examine the characteristics and effectiveness of supply chain
management internships and graduate training programmes in addressing the supply chain
management talent scarcity.
Method: Empirical data were collected from a convenience sample of 80 supply management
interns and graduate trainees recruited from 35 firms based in Gauteng Province.