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Conclusions The conducted research leads to the assumption that production and logistics specialists will be in demand in the labour market.the key priorities of the development of production business in Siauliai region were distinguished (set out in random order): development of the number of employees with appropriate qualifications and competencies; development of leaders' competencies; implementation of information technologies; improvement of work with customers and communication; development of new products using new technologies; ?

Conclusions
The conducted research leads to the assumption that production and logistics specialists will be in demand in the labour market. The empirical research results enabled to reach the research aim and formulate the following key aspects of the demand for production and logistics specialists:
 the key priorities of the development of production business in Siauliai region were distinguished (set out in random order): development of the number of employees with appropriate qualifications and competencies; development of leaders’ competencies; implementation of information technologies; improvement of work with customers and communication; development of new products using new technologies;
 the key production management specialists’ activity areas, functions as well as knowledge, abilities and competencies in order to carry them out were identified (for example, orientation to make changes; creativity; endeavour for excellence; the ability to ensure
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teamwork; to speak more than one foreign language; to be good at working with various business management software; to solve problems; etc.)