Day: October 15, 2022

“Quiet quitters” make up at least 50% of the U.S. workforce — probably more, Gallup finds. U.S. employee engagement took another step backward during the 2nd quarter 2022, w/ the proportion of engaged workers remaining at 32% but the proportion of actively disengaged increasing to 18%.

"Quiet quitters" make up at least 50% of the U.S. workforce -- probably more, Gallup finds. U.S. employee engagement took another step backward during the 2nd quarter 2022, w/ the proportion of engaged workers remaining at 32% but the proportion of actively disengaged increasing to 18%. The ratio of engaged to actively disengaged employees is now 1.8 to 1, the lowest in almost a decade. Managers/Leaders are essential to combatting...

For college students & aspiring supply chain professionals. Here is a podcast from myself & a very successful former student that is a few years into it. Notice the student is a lot smarter & has become the teacher, as it should be.

For college students & aspiring supply chain professionals. Here is a podcast from myself & a very successful former student that is a few years into it. Notice the student is a lot smarter & has become the teacher, as it should be. Podcast: Building a Supply Chain Career – with Tesla Global Supply Chain Manager, Michael Meethhttps://lnkd.in/dihKmRhT In This Episode:We speak with Michael Meeth, who is a Global Supply Chain...

We need way more students doing this & if need be, we should recruit globally…WMU & Grand Rapids Public Schools have joined forces in a 2-year dual-enrollment partnership to support high school students interested in entering the integrated design & mfg fields

We need way more students doing this & if need be, we should recruit globally...WMU & Grand Rapids Public Schools have joined forces in a 2-year dual-enrollment partnership to support high school students interested in entering the integrated design & mfg fields. Through this partnership, GRPS students can complete a WMU undergrad certificate at no out-of-pocket cost. https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69313 The Adv Mfg Partnership Laboratory (AMP Lab @ WMU) is a state-of-the-art mfg lab created in collaboration w/ West Michigan manufacturers, Autocam Medical & Grand Rapids Community College at WMU-Grand Rapids.__Details emerge on ‘transformational’...

These are the 15 best employers in Michigan, Forbes survey says comes in at No. 11.

Ford CEO Jim Farley received total compensation of $22,813,174 in 2021. John Lawler, CFO, at $9,428,326, up from $5,888,673 in 2020. https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/ford-shuffles-management-seeks-new-global-supply-chain-head https://lnkd.in/dwYbkCKq. Ford gave some executives new roles & said that its CFO will begin reworking supply chain operations until a new global purchasing chief is hired. Ford is restructuring its vehicle development & supply chain operations, shuffling multiple executives just days after announcing that it would build up to 45K vehicles w/...

Pfizer is looking to hire more than 200 workers, including some who will be eligible to receive a $4,000 sign-on bonus. Since May 2021, Pfizer has announced expansions of $450M & $120M to expand mfg capabilities at its campus in Portage.

Pfizer is looking to hire more than 200 workers, including some who will be eligible to receive a $4,000 sign-on bonus. Since May 2021, Pfizer has announced expansions of $450M & $120M to expand mfg capabilities at its campus in Portage. The projects are expected to create hundreds of new jobs in the coming years. https://www.mlive.com/public-interest/2022/09/4k-sign-on-bonus-among-draws-to-pfizer-job-fair.html If you have not noticed, there is a building boom at WMU & Kzoo- Live shot: https://lnkd.in/eVAymYz. Kalamazoo is...

Required reading for all SCM managers, faculty, & students? 2021 White House Report on “supply chain resilience” (Warning: this is 250 pages)…And do not forget these 6 other SCM reports:

Required reading for all SCM managers, faculty, & students? 2021 White House Report on “supply chain resilience” (Warning: this is 250 pages)...And do not forget these 6 other SCM reports: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sime-curkovic-61617a115_reqd-reading-for-all-scm-managers-faculty-activity-6979204406357442560-Rnu8?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop Exactly one year after President Biden signed Executive Order 14017 on America's Supply Chains, the White House unveiled its Plan to Revitalize American Manufacturing and Secure Critical Supply Chains in 2022 and released six additional supply chain reports in the following areas: 1.  The...

How does Texas do it?! If approved, the facilities are expected to create 10,000 jobs. Samsung proposes 11 Texas semiconductor plants worth $191 billion.

How does Texas do it?! If approved, the facilities are expected to create 10,000 jobs. Samsung proposes 11 Texas semiconductor plants worth $191 billion. https://lnkd.in/grYfzrUn. Top export state is Texas at $375 billion, outweighing its imports! https://lnkd.in/gU_5CrhK?. Talent Tech Hubs - Check out Texas cities:https://lnkd.in/gazKtB-q. Texas #5: Ranked: America’s Best States to Do Business In: https://lnkd.in/gKc4K4c4. Texas is the 9th largest economy...in the world. Back to chips:See: https://lnkd.in/ghuGyuig. Notice first stage in the Semiconductor...

The U.S. is the world’s largest producer of nuclear power by far, generating about double the amount of nuclear energy as France, the second-largest producer.

"While the U.S. is a dominant player in both oil/natural gas production, China holds the top spot as the world’s largest fossil fuel producer, largely because of its significant production of coal.Over the last decade, China has used more coal than the rest of the world, combined." https://www.visualcapitalist.com/cp/global-energy-consumption-and-production-since-1980/ The U.S. is the world’s largest producer of nuclear power by far, generating about double the amount of nuclear energy as France, the second-largest...

It seems like U.S.+China= almost exactly 50% of many things (e.g., global GDP, global wealth, global mfg, global CO2 emissions, military spending, etc.). Chinese research: 27.2% (U.S.=24.9%) of the world’s top 1% most frequently cited research papers, while UK research was third at 5.5%. I need to chew on this & dive deeper into the data.

It seems like U.S.+China= almost exactly 50% of many things (e.g., global GDP, global wealth, global mfg, global CO2 emissions, military spending, etc.). Chinese research: 27.2% (U.S.=24.9%) of the world’s top 1% most frequently cited research papers, while UK research was third at 5.5%. I need to chew on this & dive deeper into the data. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/aug/11/china-overtakes-the-us-in-scientific-research-output The U.S. is 4% of the global population & accounts for 25% of...

Note, the unemployment rate for Americans w/ a college degree has dropped to 1.9%. Another high profile org: GM drops 4-year degree requirement for many jobs, will focus on skills.

Note, the unemployment rate for Americans w/ a college degree has dropped to 1.9%. https://www.mlive.com/public-interest/2022/09/michigan-business-drops-college-degree-job-requirement-its-not-alone.html Another high profile org: GM drops 4-year degree requirement for many jobs, will focus on skills. https://lnkd.in/gZ-rhGN7. Hmm. Note, the data also says Education boosts earning power...Average salary by education 2022:1. High school diploma $98,1572. Two-year college degree $91,2043. Some college $108,6474. Bachelor’s degree $134,0375. Master’s degree $163,3356. Ph.D. $265,606https://lnkd.in/gESQFNZa Maybe more people need this:High school...