The Impact of Demographic Changes on Human Resources Management in European Supply Chains-Selected Aspects

Abstract

As an analysis of demographic trends in the world, Europe and Poland clearly indicates, the elderly people’s share of total population has been steadily expanding, just as the generation born at the turn of the millennium grows up. These two demographics are going to immensely influence the future supply chain. The present chapter analyses the behaviours and attitudes of Generation Y (Millennials)—in their roles as present and future customers and employees—against the background of other selected social groups. The changing economic and business environments are discussed, along with new approaches to interactions within the supply chains, e.g. through coopetition (“cooperative competition”). Using the example of Poland’s lead logistics provider (LLP), Lean Management is presented as an approach where intergenerational differences can be tapped for the purpose of efficient supply chain management.