Evaluating Modern Recruitment and Selection Strategies: A Study of Talent Acquisition in the Supply Chain Industry

This systematic literature review examines modern recruitment and selection strategies in the supply chain industry through analysis of 67 peer-reviewed studies (2019-2025) and development of an integrated theoretical framework. Using PRISMA methodology, we synthesized empirical evidence on five key strategic dimensions: AI-enabled sourcing, competency-based assessment, employer branding, diversity initiatives, and analytics-driven optimization. Our theoretical framework, grounded in Person-Environment Fit Theory and Resource-Based View, proposes that recruitment strategy effectiveness is mediated by organizational capabilities and moderated by contextual factors. Meta-analysis of 34 quantitative studies reveals significant effects: AI-sourcing (d=0.42 for time-to-fill reduction), skills-based assessment (d=0.38 for quality-of-hire improvement), and integrated employer branding (d=0.31 for offer acceptance rates). The framework contributes to recruitment literature by providing sector-specific insights and establishes an empirical agenda for supply chain talent acquisition research. Practical implications include prioritized implementation pathways and ROI benchmarks for recruitment modernization initiatives. t