Integrating an educational supply chain model in the higher education sector

Meeting the 21st century workforce demands in Bangladesh

Bibliographic Data

ID22163602
AuthorsSabbir Ahmed Chowdhury (0000-0003-1652-3204, University of Dhaka, corresponding author), Rubaiya Sharmin (0009-0007-3140-9537, Khulna University), Md Al-Amin (0000-0002-3789-0030), Md Al Amin (0000-0002-1712-3037, University of Dhaka), Md Nazmuzzaman Shifat (Harvard University)
Year2025
Volume10
Publication date2025-04-07
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueFrontiers in Education (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2504-284X • E-ISSN: 2504-284X
PublisherFrontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/feduc.2025.1521309
OpenAlexW4409239114
LanguageEN
References cited31

The higher education sector is facing challenges to meet the market demand of skilled workers in the era of the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR). This study explores educational supply chain management systems in the higher education sector in Bangladesh. Qualitative data were collected through interview with stakeholders in educational supply chain management and analyzed to conceptualize a thematic framework for the educational supply chain. Findings of the study identify key skills required for developing a market-ready workforce and the ways to incorporate the skills in curriculum. The findings also illustrate the changes required in university culture, facilities and faculty capacity development at HEIs. The findings will guide policymakers, faculties, and relevant stakeholders to take strategic decisions about higher education supply chain management to create professionals aligned with the demand in the 21st century

Business · Economic growth · Economics · Engineering management · Industrial organization · Knowledge management · Supply chain · Supply chain management · Workforce · Computer Science · Engineering · Higher Education Governance and Development · Online and Blended Learning · Marketing

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