How important are engineering skills in Supply Chain Management? Can you talk to engineers?

Sime Curkovic

April 30, 2021August 30, 2023

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A company forwarded me a job posting for an entry level position in supply chain & they especially wanted a SCM major with some of these skill sets (Special Product Procurement Specialist):1. Collaborate with engineers, manufacturing team members, designers, suppliers, tool builders, and associates to complete Engineering Change Orders. (Our students learn this in EDMM...

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Great read…Translation: Success = Pick the right major (i.e., demand > supply) + Get work experience (i.e., internships related to major) + Pick the right first job (i.e., they pay a premium for your major because of supply/demand conditions and you are job ready day one because you have professional work experience). Notice:

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PROJECTIONS POINT TO SALARY INCREASES FOR CLASS OF 2024 BACHELOR’S GRADS…”Business grads have an avg salary projection that is 3% higher, lifting it to $63,907.” Note, WMU SCM grads (2022) have a median wage range of $65-$75K (add $5K+ for 2024).

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My students in Silicon Valley say making $200K+/yr feels like making $90K/yr in Metro Detroit. Some pay close to $6K/month for rent (so they need roommates). Owning a home will be tough. Kind of related…Ranked: Worst Companies for Employee Retention:

PROJECTIONS POINT TO SALARY INCREASES FOR CLASS OF 2024 BACHELOR’S GRADS…”Business grads have an avg salary projection that is 3% higher, lifting it to $63,907.” Note, WMU SCM grads (2022) have a median wage range of $65-$75K (add $5K+ for 2024).