As baby boomers speed toward retirement, managers are preparing for the next generation of workers eager to move up the ladder. They follow in the footsteps of retirees who have worked in distribution for decades – if not their whole careers. MDM spoke with and surveyed juniors and seniors at three universities about what they are looking for as they start their careers in distribution.

Times have certainly changed, and much has been made of the differences between the baby boomers and generations X and Y. While it is true that younger generations may value different attributes and incentives in the workplace, many younger workers also recognize they have a lot to learn from long-time distribution veterans …