Year: 2022

Only (sarcasm) 26,000 unfilled SCM Finance jobs on LinkedIn. WMU M.S. in Finance info session. Earn more with a Master of Science in Finance in one year.

Only (sarcasm) 26,000 unfilled SCM Finance jobs on LinkedIn. WMU M.S. in Finance info session. Earn more with a Master of Science in Finance in one year. Virtual info session on June 23. https://lnkd.in/dy7HVdSJJust in case you missed this great 2021 read on Supply Chain Management (from Bloomberg): https://lnkd.in/gfd2NFQR“Forget Finance. SCM Is the Pandemic Era’s Must-Have MBA Degree”. - I kind of disagree as I think SCM Finance is VERY important (just...

Just in case you missed it: Microsoft will become first major US employer to post job salaries. There appears to be an appetite for posted salaries!

Just in case you missed it: Microsoft will become first major US employer to post job salaries. There appears to be an appetite for posted salaries! With many state laws in support, this might become as widespread as remote work & business casual dress codes. I think MSFT gets it…$$$. Microsoft to Nearly Double Salary Budgets, Expand Stock Compensation: https://lnkd.in/gPQNeYgp. - People want more money & rewarding work (not paperwork) - https://lnkd.in/g7BwX84c...

Here is an example of a F500 firm (Kellogg’s) that has full time SCM roles but also requires VERY strong Data Analytics skills. That is why the WMU SCM program teaches Big Data w/ skill sets such as:

Predictive Analytics ranked #2! https://lnkd.in/gthyAWf3 Supply chain analytics jobs at Kellogg’s. Senior Analyst-Supply Chain Analytics:https://lnkd.in/gq4gyxz8 Manager Supply Chain Analytics: https://lnkd.in/gAbgKSMf. https://www.visualcapitalist.com/supply-chains-automation-future/ Here is an example of a F500 firm (Kellogg’s) that has full time SCM roles but also requires VERY strong Data Analytics skills. That is why the WMU SCM program teaches Big Data w/ skill sets such as:1. Advanced Excel (power query & pivot) & macros;2. Data visualization (Tableau, Power BI & python w/ seaborn...

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s integrated supply management program recently ranked No. 14 on national researcher Gartner’s list of Top 25 U.S. Supply Chain Undergraduate Programs.

I promise, the last time I talk about these rankings (until tomorrow).KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's integrated supply management program recently ranked No. 14 on national researcher Gartner's list of Top 25 U.S. Supply Chain Undergraduate Programs. This distinction places it within the top tier of programs nationwide—an honor that WMU has enjoyed since 2009, and which celebrates the exceptional caliber of the program. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sime-curkovic-61617a115_wmu-supply-chain-program-named-top-program-activity-6942568734419021824-qwwe?utm_source=linkedin_share&utm_medium=member_desktop_web Western's high standing on the list places the University...

Students are getting lots of job offers…In U.S., 28% accepted a job offer & reneged! 70% of grads are willing to renege? Reneging: Once you commit, quit!

Students are getting lots of job offers...In U.S., 28% accepted a job offer & reneged! 70% of grads are willing to renege? Reneging: Once you commit, quit! https://lnkd.in/e85beQ2 Amongst those grads that have reneged on a job offer, 64% claimed that they did this because they didn’t know how to decline. 22% said they did this because they received a better offer elsewhere, while just 9% changed their mind (Milkround).See more alarming...

Why small orgs have the happiest employees. I have a former supply chain student that works for a very small company. He does everything on the slide below.

Why small orgs have the happiest employees. I have a former supply chain student that works for a very small company. He does everything on the slide below. He is basically their VP of SCM and he reports directly to the owner. I have other students that work for VERY large companies and they only do one of the dots on the slide. In fact, they might only do a portion of the dot...

Do you know what your brand is? Become the Nike swoosh of your life! Most students & even managers put little effort into developing & promoting their brand. How about a personal SWOT analysis? For details on how to build your brand (with a workbook):…

Do you know what your brand is? Become the Nike swoosh of your life! Most students & even managers put little effort into developing & promoting their brand. How about a personal SWOT analysis? For details on how to build your brand (with a workbook): https://lnkd.in/dSAA6wF https://www.visualcapitalist.com/myers-briggs-personality-income/ Here is a website that is similar to MBTI and it is free: https://lnkd.in/ey4TEUY Also, here is another free one. So many companies do this...

You ever notice how a supply chain education always seems to have the bases covered when it comes to job security? “For those looking to future proof their careers, building competencies in areas that machines will be unlikely to tackle effectively (i.e. complex problem solving, creativity) is likely the best recipe for success.”

You ever notice how a supply chain education always seems to have the bases covered when it comes to job security? "For those looking to future proof their careers, building competencies in areas that machines will be unlikely to tackle effectively (i.e. complex problem solving, creativity) is likely the best recipe for success.” https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sime-curkovic-61617a115_the-skills-needed-to-survive-the-robot-invasion-activity-6943271159387893760-Bhha?utm_source=linkedin_share&utm_medium=member_desktop_web Our students continue to get professional work experience w/ “A3” & “DMAIC” projects. Problem solving has...

I meet a lot of people involved in family owned businesses & they often ask me for material on succession. I reached out to my colleagues in this space & here is some of their recommended reading.

*60% of the US workforce is employed by a family-owned business.*78% of all new jobs in the US are created by family-owned businesses. *30% of family businesses make it through the 2nd generation, 10-15% through the 3rd, & 3-5% through the 4th.  https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sime-curkovic-61617a115_the-key-to-successful-succession-planning-activity-6943364269002420224-eA-Q?utm_source=linkedin_share&utm_medium=member_desktop_web I meet a lot of people involved in family owned businesses & they often ask me for material on succession. I reached out to my colleagues in this...

Top 25 Undergrad Supply Chain Programs vs College Football Preseason Top 25. OK, this is a silly post. However, I assumed there would be a lot of overlap between the Top 25 SCM schools vs the Top 25 Football schools (only 4 schools on both lists).

Top 25 Undergrad Supply Chain Programs vs College Football Preseason Top 25. OK, this is a silly post. However, I assumed there would be a lot of overlap between the Top 25 SCM schools vs the Top 25 Football schools (only 4 schools on both lists). My point, you do not need to be a Power 5 football school to have a great SCM program (America has around 300 world class SCM...