Year: 2024

A nice career guide from Harvard to help with resumes, interviewing, getting offers, etc. For more help, pasted below are links from Yale, MIT, & WMU (112 pages of ideas). Should college grads negotiate a job offer (i.e., a higher starting salary)? Yes, but only if you know how to negotiate. My thoughts:

A nice career guide from Harvard to help with resumes, interviewing, getting offers, etc. For more help, pasted below are links from Yale, MIT, & WMU (112 pages of ideas). Should college grads negotiate a job offer (i.e., a higher starting salary)? Yes, but only if you know how to negotiate. My thoughts: https://lnkd.in/gEZF6prG.Here’s what a lot of college grads don’t know about their first job offer: https://lnkd.in/gG2DeF2h. “Just 38% of...

Our new “apprenticeship” program: We just concluded a co-op pilot program with a F500 company that was highly successful and has started its second iteration in 2024. So, what makes this Co-op program different?

Our new "apprenticeship" program: We just concluded a co-op pilot program with a F500 company that was highly successful and has started its second iteration in 2024. So, what makes this Co-op program different? https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74490 It is based on the European apprentice programs, whereby students work part time as an integral part of their studies. The advantages are that students learn from hands-on experience, while also earning college credits.It is not students with...

Do you think our SCM students should learn this? ArcGIS is a technology that can help companies manage risk. Are Supply Chain professionals using ArcGIS Pro technology? Our Intro GEOG 3010 – Fundamentals of GIS is an elective in the SCM program (see below).

Do you think our SCM students should learn this? ArcGIS is a technology that can help companies manage risk. Are Supply Chain professionals using ArcGIS Pro technology? Our Intro GEOG 3010 - Fundamentals of GIS is an elective in the SCM program (see below).I had a GIS analyst reach out to me & ask: Is there a business geography specialty group that addresses SCM issues? Where could people find GIS...

Data Analytics + Finance = Strong SCM Skill Sets. “Half our member respondents (50%) said they would take a “Data Analytics” class to continue their growth as supply chain leaders. Second on the list was taking a “Finance” class (33%).”

Data Analytics + Finance = Strong SCM Skill Sets. “Half our member respondents (50%) said they would take a “Data Analytics” class to continue their growth as supply chain leaders. Second on the list was taking a “Finance” class (33%).” https://talkinglogistics.com/2023/11/06/back-to-school-classes-supply-chain-leaders-should-take/ https://lnkd.in/eEEVhWEX. “Knowledge workers were the hardest positions to fill. With the explosion of data in supply chains and the richness of that data, many companies are starting to understand...

Note, we cover this in our CIS 4640 Business Data Mining class which is the capstone class in our Business Analytics minor. The forecast-driven idea is something that our CIS faculty have been selling to SCM students in this course. In fact, more than 70% of the class is about forecasting and predicting. We specifically talk about data quality treatment strategies to reduce forecasting/prediction errors. CIS 4640 – Business Data Mining:

Great read… https://hbr.org/2024/03/how-machine-learning-will-transform-supply-chain-management Note, we cover this in our CIS 4640 Business Data Mining class which is the capstone class in our Business Analytics minor. The forecast-driven idea is something that our CIS faculty have been selling to SCM students in this course. In fact, more than 70% of the class is about forecasting and predicting. We specifically talk about data quality treatment strategies to reduce forecasting/prediction errors. CIS 4640 -...

“A 100-Day Plan for Your First Job Out of College”…Build a positive relationship with your boss…”Your boss may be the single most important person in your new job — at least when it comes to your career progression.” I would say this is the #1 reason my students change jobs (it’s their boss).

“A 100-Day Plan for Your First Job Out of College”: https://lnkd.in/gwButxEK. Notice the section on...Build a positive relationship with your boss…”Your boss may be the single most important person in your new job — at least when it comes to your career progression.” I would say this is the #1 reason my students change jobs (it's their boss).Money becomes a factor when they can make > 20-40%% elsewhere (which has...

Supply Chain Management Salary Data and What’s The Difference Between Logistics And Supply Chain Management? (And Why It Matters):

Nice salary summary from SCMR: https://lnkd.in/gX6SNriv. “The results…Supply chain and logistics professionals working in the manufacturing sector earn the highest average annual salary of $123,450, while those working for 3PLs earn $107,900, distributors $107,500, and consulting firms $102,200. On average, supply chain and logistics professionals expect to earn $121,150 annually in 2024, with the median salary being $100,000. These salary levels are both consistent with 2023’s survey results... https://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/40th_annual_salary_survey_salary_and_satisfaction_up This...

Learn with professionals at the WMU Center for Supply Chain Management: Connecting with our center offers you unique opportunities to participate in certification workshops and explore your field side-by-side with professionals.

Learn with professionals at the WMU Center for Supply Chain Management: Connecting with our center offers you unique opportunities to participate in certification workshops and explore your field side-by-side with professionals. https://lnkd.in/ejHZ7j6K. Where professionals and students learn:The WMU Supply Chain Center offers workshops and research opportunities for organizations and students to engage with expert training. We specialize in:Lean Six Sigma trainingLogistics, warehousing and transportation certificationAgile project improvement training​Change managementLeadershipContinuous improvementCustom...

The data indicates that an MS or MBA degree continues to deliver an exceptional ROI.

When I first entered academia as a supply chain professor 30 years ago, I assumed the ROI on a graduate education in business would fade.  MBA degrees tended to be too broad in coverage and there was an oversupply.  However, the data indicates that an MS or MBA degree continues to deliver an exceptional ROI.  For example, a recent Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) report cited that over their lifetime, an MBA graduate can expect to earn $3 million...

My students in Silicon Valley say making $200K+/yr feels like making $90K/yr in Metro Detroit. Some pay close to $6K/month for rent (so they need roommates). Owning a home will be tough. Kind of related…Ranked: Worst Companies for Employee Retention:

My students in Silicon Valley say making $200K+/yr feels like making $90K/yr in Metro Detroit. Some pay close to $6K/month for rent (so they need roommates). Owning a home will be tough. Kind of related...Ranked: Worst Companies for Employee Retention: https://lnkd.in/gVqJCXtV. https://www.visualcapitalist.com/cp/median-down-payment-for-a-house-by-state/ Mapped: What You Need to Earn to Own a Home in 50 American Cities: https://lnkd.in/eMkG82KF. Real Estate 2024: 10 Cities Where You’ll Probably Lose a Bidding War for...