Supply chain visibility leader FourKites announced the availability of the FourKites Academy. It is a comprehensive training platform designed to help supply chain professionals advance their careers and business goals with high-quality, industry-respected training resources. In addition to offering a Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) accredited course, the Academy helps FourKites’ customers and its extended ecosystem — including third-party logistics providers (3PLs), freight forwarders, brokers and transportation management partners — stay up to date to stay abreast of FourKites’ innovations and get the maximum benefit from the platform.
According to findings from the 2023 MHI Annual Industry Report, hiring and retaining skilled workers is the biggest challenge facing supply chain leaders. 41% of respondents said reskilling and upskilling their workforce is key to preparing for future disruptions.
“With FourKites Academy, we offer supply chain professionals the opportunity to gain new skills and knowledge that support their professional and organizational growth,” said Priya Rajagopalan, Chief Product Officer at FourKites. “The Academy is one of the many ways we invest in the support and success of our customers, and we want to make it easier for them to scale FourKites across their teams and organizations.”
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Specific advantages of the FourKites Academy are:
- CSCMP Accreditation: This prestigious accreditation underscores FourKites’ commitment to advancing learning within the supply chain community and providing high quality, industry-recognized training resources.
- Playful learning: FourKites Academy offers a fun and motivating learning experience. Thanks to the playful approach, participants can challenge themselves, compete with colleagues and demonstrate their expertise. Points and badges earned throughout the various training modules indicate progress and represent career-enhancing skills.
- Scalable model: Learning paths are designed to keep pace with a rapidly changing ecosystem and evolving product range. Participants can expect regular updates reflecting on the latest features and functionality of the FourKites platform. This ensures they always have the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the ever-changing supply chain ecosystem.
“FourKites continues to convince and impress me with its ability to deliver useful tools and support our customers in a way that puts the customer at the center,” explains a Logistics Strategy Analyst for a consumer goods manufacturer. “Working with them allowed them to roll out coverage in multiple countries, organize the work and improve their tool over time. I am very impressed with their product and agility in delivery.”
The FourKites Academy is seamlessly integrated into the FourKites Community, a dynamic hub for FourKites customers and shipping partners. Visitors can network in the community at eye level, exchange best practices and influence FourKites’ product roadmap. The FourKites Community experienced over 40% year-over-year growth and over 30% growth in peer-to-peer discussions. 90% of FourKites customers actively participate in the IdeaExchange, where they can propose new features, evaluate ideas, and help shape FourKites’ product roadmap.
SOURCE: Businesswire