Logistics firms up and down the country have been urged by Tesco to focus on skills rather than experience when taking on new recruits. 

Speaking at this year's Logistics Manager Technology Showcase, Tesco supply chain forecaster Michael Moss said looking further afield is essential for those that wish to compete at the highest level, Logistics Manager reports. 

Mr Moss suggested companies stop focusing on thinking specifically about job titles, instead looking more carefully at the attributes required. 

He singled out excellence and soft skills as being two considerations to place in job adverts, rather than focusing solely on supply chain experience. 

Tesco was highlighted as an example of a firm that was able to improve its supply chain through this method. 

"We sought someone to help improve our forecasting capacity. Rather than hiring direct from a supply chain background, we hired someone whose experience had been in the racing car sector," Mr Moss explained, adding that this individual's background helped them bring in better forecasting systems.