Year: 2022

Almost 1/2 of U.S. employees do not feel confident in their negotiation skills…

Every supply chain major has to take: Global Negotiation…The fastest growing class at WMU. https://lnkd.in/ekhu3YHA. Thank you Dr. James Eckert! Almost 1/2 of U.S. employees do not feel confident in their negotiation skills… > 40% don't feel confident in their negotiation skills, while a 1/4 admit to never having negotiated at all in the workplace, per a LinkedIn survey. The results revealed that men feel more confident about negotiating than women, with...

The government has some great SCM jobs:

The government has some great SCM jobs: https://lnkd.in/gP27xaUM. More gov SCM jobs & internships... https://lnkd.in/eHXh2xj. From a former student…Hello Sime,Feel free to blast this out. The locations have not been determined yet but I know that last summer the Detroit Arsenal (my work location in Warren) was one of the eligible locations.  https://lnkd.in/e9CbVnZbI love seeing our WMU ISM students & Grads succeed! I have been with the Federal Gov for one year now. It’s a...

The summer internships are ending & some employers are giving students a few days to make decisions on full time job offers several months before graduation. One student asked if that was ethical or even legal. Exploding job offers & do you want a full time job to begin in a job rotation?

The summer internships are ending & some employers are giving students a few days to make decisions on full time job offers several months before graduation. One student asked if that was ethical or even legal. Exploding job offers & do you want a full time job to begin in a job rotation? https://lnkd.in/ervskG5 My students are coming back to school from their summer internships and many of them will have received...

This sounds like a seller’s market (not a recession): I talked to one student yesterday that was given a job offer (one month to decide) & he fully intends to accept. He is a SCM major w/ a Data Analytics minor. $72K base

This sounds like a seller’s market (not a recession): I talked to one student yesterday that was given a job offer (one month to decide) & he fully intends to accept. He is a SCM major w/ a Data Analytics minor. $72K base, $14K in relocation, 20% of base bonus eligibility, 4 weeks paid vacation, & a 3 year job rotation (3 jobs in 3 years, and he gets to choose...

This is going to be epic. Wait until you see how we bring our Food Marketing & Supply Chain programs together.

This is going to be epic. Wait until you see how we bring our Food Marketing & Supply Chain programs together. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Food Marketing Conference returns to Kalamazoo in 2023 and is bringing a new look and exciting new format. The conference, which on average attracts 800 industry professionals each year, has rebranded as the WMU Food Marketing & Supply Chain Conference, strategically collaborating with WMU's top-ranked...

Here is another rankings list. I have been getting a lot of questions from my students about how Gartner decides on the Top 25 SCM orgs (now they have a 26-50 list). I said, it’s complicated & no one appears to really know the exact details.

Here is another rankings list. I have been getting a lot of questions from my students about how Gartner decides on the Top 25 SCM orgs (now they have a 26-50 list). I said, it’s complicated & no one appears to really know the exact details. I think I understand the basics, but here is a great read on just how complicated it is (from 2021): https://lnkd.in/gdhsiRxq. Gartner's 26-50 at: https://gtnr.it/3JwskWb My...

We invest in our female students in the WMU supply chain program. Women in supply chain receive expert professional development from one of their own…

We invest in our female students in the WMU supply chain program.Women in supply chain receive expert professional development from one of their own...Individuals who have a growth mindset are especially attractive to employers in today’s job market. At the Haworth College of Business, faculty set their students up for success in their careers—not only by teaching relevant concepts, but also by looking for opportunities to help their students learn...

Basically, we are going to see 20-30% growth in SCM jobs over the next decade. Also, the jobs in SCM pay VERY well. Lastly, the data science jobs scored off the charts in growth & pay. So, SCM + data science = jobs & $.

Notice that all things SCM related such as "Logisticians" (4th highest) are off the charts in growth %. https://lnkd.in/gzqRPEPr & https://lnkd.in/g9T2fU_d. If you look at this 2020-2030 job growth chart below, again, all things SCM related scored VERY well (i.e., operations & logistics). https://lnkd.in/g_G-xwFv Basically, we are going to see 20-30% growth in SCM jobs over the next decade. Also, the jobs in SCM pay VERY well. Lastly, the data science jobs scored off the...

Great videos on the economy and supply chain management.

A good watch, but longer… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CsZh3sQ61g This WSJ documentary offers a GREAT explanation on the supply chain. https://lnkd.in/giuVkH-c. Or, if you are really bored (from me): Recent observations & career advice (videos/podcasts):https://lnkd.in/gJK8xBZehttps://lnkd.in/g-CanjDxhttps://lnkd.in/gvPiGTt5 What is SCM?...https://lnkd.in/g2BC9YHnhttps://lnkd.in/gfchx-9dhttps://lnkd.in/gn-97v_B Sourcing Strategy:https://lnkd.in/g2YuH4Tyhttps://lnkd.in/g5Gppj_5https://lnkd.in/gtKnNdkzhttps://lnkd.in/gD5sY6AHhttps://lnkd.in/gxNpCsim Resume Advice:https://lnkd.in/eWen96qjhttps://lnkd.in/e7utipBihttps://lnkd.in/eVEHgvk6 Grad school advice:https://lnkd.in/g4tvSi9ghttps://lnkd.in/gM4GSR45 GDP:https://lnkd.in/g6A6tkv9https://lnkd.in/gngM96n9 Also, trendy things we are doing in our supply chain program to prepare our students for these issues…1. Getting hit w/ a price increase? We will be looking at...

The Great Resignation turns to the Great Regret as worker needs are not being met, expert says.

Why are people quitting their jobs (globally)? I posted this last week & it received LOTS of views. Is there a LEADERSHIP void? After thousands of students, I would say this is the #1 reason my students change jobs (it's their boss). Money becomes a factor when they can make > 20% elsewhere (#2 on list below). FYI: Our students can major in Leadership (https://lnkd.in/e5JUSye). It can actually be taught,...