Year: 2022

Also, I have soooo many students asking about STAR job interviews & online robots…

Interviewing tips. If you missed it, this is cool (I think)…Google's "Interview Warmup" asks practice job interview questions, then gives feedback on your spoken answers. If you can’t practice w/ another human for an upcoming job interview, Google has a new solution: Talk to its computer. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/google-interview-warmup-job-interview-practice-questions_l_62967c7ae4b05fe694ed9e37 Also worth noting: @LinkedIn has a similar feature where you can practice by recording an answer to an interview question and 1) get immediate AI feedback,...

In 2021, America’s top 10% of income earners made at least $129,181 a year—more than 2x the U.S. avg. America’s top 10% works 4.4 hours more each week than those in the bottom 10%.

In 2021, America’s top 10% of income earners made at least $129,181 a year—more than 2x the U.S. avg. America’s top 10% works 4.4 hours more each week than those in the bottom 10%. Globally, the top 10% in 27 countries surveyed are actually working around 1 hour less each week than the bottom 10%. https://www.visualcapitalist.com/cp/charted-actual-working-hours-of-different-income-levels/ USA scores #14 on happiness. In general, the richest countries report being the most happy. But why isn’t the...

“There is no shortage of books critical of business schools. The titles leave little doubt about how much disdain the authors have for the schools meant to prepare future leaders in business. These books lament the failure of business schools to develop ethical business leaders & to address societal concerns.”

“There is no shortage of books critical of business schools. The titles leave little doubt about how much disdain the authors have for the schools meant to prepare future leaders in business. These books lament the failure of business schools to develop ethical business leaders & to address societal concerns." https://theconversation.com/business-schools-get-a-bad-rap-but-a-closer-look-shows-theyre-often-a-force-for-good-184921 Consider books like “Shut Down the Business School: What’s Wrong with Management Education,” or “Nothing Succeeds Like Failure: The...

That’s Detroit at #15! & Time Magazine just called Detroit one of the world’s greatest places. https://lnkd.in/da-X6sJs. Also, Detroit Ranked #1 Emerging Startup Ecosystem (globally?!).

That’s Detroit at #15! & Time Magazine just called Detroit one of the world’s greatest places. https://lnkd.in/da-X6sJs. Also, Detroit Ranked #1 Emerging Startup Ecosystem (globally?!). Detroit’s top ranking marks a 13-spot jump from the previous year, solidifying the city’s growth in early-stage funding and investor activity, number of scale-ups and unicorns in the ecosystem, IP commercialization and ability to retain talent. According to the report, Detroit also ranked first in GSER’s...

“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...