Year: 2023

2023 Prediction Consensus, What the Experts See Coming (interesting): https://lnkd.in/gitg9g2E. From 2022 (pretty good): https://lnkd.in/gEgC5aCk. From 2021 (solid): https://lnkd.in/gdsXMVTn & https://lnkd.in/gvXX4E66. Common Theme (higher prices & technology). It is time to teach SCM a little differently than we did pre-inflationary.

2023 Prediction Consensus, What the Experts See Coming (interesting): https://lnkd.in/gitg9g2E. From 2022 (pretty good): https://lnkd.in/gEgC5aCk. From 2021 (solid): https://lnkd.in/gdsXMVTn & https://lnkd.in/gvXX4E66. Common Theme (higher prices & technology). It is time to teach SCM a little differently than we did pre-inflationary. Note, some goods (not most) have actually gone down in the index, including: https://lnkd.in/gR4rzPEm. Which countries have the highest inflation (I will stop complaining as much)? https://lnkd.in/guK88cW8. This is why we have to teach SCM differently moving...
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Should college grads negotiate a job offer (i.e., a higher starting salary)? Yes, but only if you know how to negotiate. I do have students that get offers in the $50K-$60K range & many successfully negotiate up to > $60K-$70K. That is a 10-30% bump before you even start! Many people have to work a few years to get that bump.

Should college grads negotiate a job offer (i.e., a higher starting salary)? Yes, but only if you know how to negotiate. I do have students that get offers in the $50K-$60K range & many successfully negotiate up to > $60K-$70K. That is a 10-30% bump before you even start! Many people have to work a few years to get that bump. https://lnkd.in/gMJYNJkh https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sime-curkovic-61617a115_should-college-grads-negotiate-a-job-offer-activity-7021070827513155584-TgRe?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop Some employers are giving students a few days to make...

Interesting salary & job placement data for USC MS grads. MIT MS SCM grads can be found at: https://lnkd.in/gYimnUkP. Hottest MBA Degree Now? Supply Chain Mgmt. That darn MBA degree still has a great ROI!…

Interesting salary & job placement data for USC MS grads. MIT MS SCM grads can be found at: https://lnkd.in/gYimnUkP. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sime-curkovic-61617a115_data-for-usc-mit-supply-chain-grads-activity-7021436310347272192-2h_s?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop Hottest MBA Degree Now? Supply Chain Mgmt. That darn MBA degree still has a great ROI!...“Over their lifetime, an MBA grad can expect to earn $3M more than someone with only a bachelor’s.” Note, if you read this article about an MBA SCM degree, it sounds a lot like our undergrad...

In the last 7 months the S&P GSCI nearly completed a return trip & only ended up rising 8.7% in 2022 overall. A July 2022 study from World Commerce & Contracting found that 70% of new supplier agreements contain inflation driven economic adjustment/indexing clauses. 70% of contracts have price INCREASE provisions. It’s a new world in SCM.

In the last 7 months the S&P GSCI nearly completed a return trip & only ended up rising 8.7% in 2022 overall. A July 2022 study from World Commerce & Contracting found that 70% of new supplier agreements contain inflation driven economic adjustment/indexing clauses. 70% of contracts have price INCREASE provisions. It’s a new world in SCM. https://lnkd.in/g_ByzrNU https://www.visualcapitalist.com/periodic-table-commodity-returns-2022/ Supply chains top CFO business risk concerns: "#1 - raw material costs" https://lnkd.in/gK2nRVUs It...
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Hopefully, we are training our students to become consultants…to their own org. We try to develop strategic skill sets (rather than tactical) combined w/ softer skills (i.e., problem solving, leadership, negotiation, etc.).

Hopefully, we are training our students to become consultants…to their own org. We try to develop strategic skill sets (rather than tactical) combined w/ softer skills (i.e., problem solving, leadership, negotiation, etc.).Thank you to Summit Polymers, Senneca, & Mann-Hummel for providing our students w/ problem solving projects this semester.:*Economies of Scale: From Discrete Plant Ordering to Global Supply Chain Optimization*5s plans for multiple product lines *SOPs for Receiving Validation and Inspection...

n 2022, China had more battery production capacity than the rest of the world combined. FYI: Georgia, Kentucky, & Michigan are going to dominate EV battery mfg in the U.S. by 2030. Michigan predicted to “dominate” EV battery manufacturing after $2B investment. https://lnkd.in/gimsb67c.

In 2022, China had more battery production capacity than the rest of the world combined. FYI: Georgia, Kentucky, & Michigan are going to dominate EV battery mfg in the U.S. by 2030. Michigan predicted to “dominate” EV battery manufacturing after $2B investment. https://lnkd.in/gimsb67c.https://lnkd.in/gNhJ_Gdx https://www.visualcapitalist.com/chinas-dominance-in-battery-manufacturing/ Michigan has tons of upside (we just need more people). Michigan to compete as mfg capitol of the U.S. w/ new center. Backed by the World Economic...

In 2020-2021, SCM was the 89th most popular major nationwide with 10,986 degrees awarded. https://lnkd.in/gBA7id7M. There are already > 20,000 SCM 2023 internships posted: https://lnkd.in/gRKmr7QE & https://lnkd.in/gt98WuvK & > 20,000 business related internships. The state of Michigan has over 3,000 SCM internships still open. https://lnkd.in/grDAW8iX.

In 2020-2021, SCM was the 89th most popular major nationwide with 10,986 degrees awarded. https://lnkd.in/gBA7id7M. There are already > 20,000 SCM 2023 internships posted: https://lnkd.in/gRKmr7QE & https://lnkd.in/gt98WuvK & > 20,000 business related internships. The state of Michigan has over 3,000 SCM internships still open. https://lnkd.in/grDAW8iX. Top 100 Internships (not a fan of rankings, but here you go):https://lnkd.in/g8N_p43w Perhaps delay graduation for work experience & stay specialized... Most good paying jobs are highly specialized (e.g., purchasing, operations, & logistics)....
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Students getting ready for career fairs: I actually have employers tell me they will NOT consider a student if they do NOT have a strong professional LinkedIn presence…How to effectively join LinkedIn. https://lnkd.in/dAwyTUy. I have former students that found new jobs & they were not even looking! Interviewing tools:

Students getting ready for career fairs: I actually have employers tell me they will NOT consider a student if they do NOT have a strong professional LinkedIn presence...How to effectively join LinkedIn. https://lnkd.in/dAwyTUy. I have former students that found new jobs & they were not even looking! Interviewing tools: https://lnkd.in/gipsXEsK. Also, most employers will not even look at your resume if it looks like a lazy effort. Aesthetics matter! Yale advice:https://lnkd.in/gggJFADWhttps://lnkd.in/gxkjy3sm Harvard:https://lnkd.in/ghEYr3Qwhttps://lnkd.in/gc4Kd_SE MIT: https://lnkd.in/g3xqeDyc...
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Top Skills You Need To Become a Data Scientist (every job has data). https://lnkd.in/gk7pgtQZ. There are ONLY 500K unfilled SCM Data Science jobs on LI. Do not be a victim of technology! See salary report below.

Top Skills You Need To Become a Data Scientist (every job has data). https://lnkd.in/gk7pgtQZ. There are ONLY 500K unfilled SCM Data Science jobs on LI. Do not be a victim of technology! See salary report below. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sime-curkovic-61617a115_many-orgs-are-exploring-the-effects-of-external-activity-7022901662038036480-zPrP?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop I am fascinated by the $ opportunities w/ Data Science skills. You could make the case that every Business major should minor (or double major) in Data Analytics. These skill sets would perhaps include: Employers...