Inclusive Education And Training In The Logistics Sector
In the global logistics industry, where digital transformation, automation, sustainability and competition are accelerating, not only operational excellence but also investment in qualified human resources is at the centre of business success. In the context of the Sustainable Development Goals, it aims to contribute to ensuring sustainable growth based on human resources by promoting inclusive, quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all. In the logistics industry, investment in education and training to adapt to rapidly changing technologies and business models plays an important role in the sustainability of the sector.
Inclusive education and talent development vary from country to country around the world. While European countries and the US in particular are investing heavily in training and retraining programmes to improve the skills of the sector's workforce, efforts to improve the quality and reach of logistics education in Turkey have gained momentum in recent years. Developments in this area in Turkey are seen as a necessity for the logistics industry to meet the demand for skilled labour.
With this in mind, Sertrans Logistics has developed a training strategy that aims to increase access to education in the logistics sector and contribute to building an inclusive and sustainable workforce. The training programmes created to enhance the knowledge and skills of its employees not only support the development of individuals, but also pioneer a sustainable development approach in the sector.
Sertrans and the power of education
Sertrans has developed a comprehensive training strategy to enhance the knowledge and skills of its employees, strengthen its leadership capabilities and provide the logistics industry with qualified talent. In this context, the Sertrans Academy and various programmes respond directly to the industry's need for skilled training:
Free vocational training programmes with Sertrans Academy: Within Sertrans Academy, certified vocational training programmes approved by the Higher Education Board (YÖK) are organised free of charge. These programmes, designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of employees, support access to quality training opportunities.
Investing in young leaders: As part of the company's Executive Development Programme for junior managers, employees are involved in external training programmes that contribute to their development as successful leaders in the industry. In addition, employees' technical knowledge and foreign language skills are supported through outsourced training.
Sertrans MT and Loginexa programmes: Sertrans facilitates the entry of young talent into the business through the Sertrans MT programme and the Loginexa programme for university students who wish to gain experience in the logistics sector. These programmes support the creation of a young and dynamic workforce in the sector by giving university students the opportunity to gain early experience in the logistics sector.
Increasing training hours: By investing in training and development, Sertrans has increased the total number of training hours provided to its employees by seven times and the number of training hours per employee by almost three times over the last two years. These investments are part of a sustainable strategy to increase the knowledge and skills of its employees.
Rebuilding the logistics world of the future
Sertrans' training strategies will continue to focus on sustainable development in the future. The company's objectives for 2025 include focusing more on the professional development of disabled groups, increasing internal and external training for the development of managers, and supporting the exchange of knowledge and experience among employees with the new "Train the Trainer Project". These steps aim to further strengthen Sertrans' contribution to the development of a skilled workforce in the logistics industry.
With its training and development strategies guided by the goals of sustainable development, Sertrans Logistics not only strengthens its existing human resources, but also sets an exemplary model for raising the standards of knowledge and experience in the sector.