Supply Chain Management (and Operations) made the list. 43% (SCM)/65% (Ops) large impact - "refers to tasks that will be fully automated or sign
The 16 worst-paying college majors, five years after graduation…But…If You Majored in One of These 18 Subjects, You’ll Likely Have a Comfortable Retirement…Notice SCM made the list: #5. Supply Chain (Logistics): $52,290. Note, WMU SCM grads (2022) had a median wage range of $65-$75K.
The 16 worst-paying college majors, five years after graduation: https://lnkd.in/eTyx7YpW. But…If You Majored in One of These 18 Subjects, You’ll Lik
Great read…Translation: Success = Pick the right major (i.e., demand > supply) + Get work experience (i.e., internships related to major) + Pick the right first job (i.e., they pay a premium for your major because of supply/demand conditions and you are job ready day one because you have professional work experience). Notice:
Great read…Translation: Success = Pick the right major (i.e., demand > supply) + Get work experience (i.e., internships related to major) + Pick t
We make our students learn A3 through a project w/ a local company…Several of our students also complete their summer internships with an A3 presentation & report. It becomes such a valuable tool moving forward as they hit the job market & need to speak on it . Also, problem-solving is the #1 sought after skill set by employers:
We make our students learn A3 through a project w/ a local company...Video presentations: https://lnkd.in/grV4rufS. Several of our students also comp
401Ks: I spent some time on this w/ a student & her full-time job offer. Students need help understanding their retirement savings plan. The Benefits of Investing Early in Life…Let’s say you started investing at 20 years old…
401Ks: I spent some time on this w/ a student & her full-time job offer. Students need help understanding their retirement savings plan. The Bene
For a list of employers with 100% remote jobs, see…When in the job interview process do you disclose that you only want to work remotely? It is becoming increasingly common for our graduates to prioritize remote work opportunities. The appeal of flexibility and the comfort of working from one’s own space is undeniable (I do it VERY often).
For a list of employers with 100% remote jobs, see: https://lnkd.in/g6cq-S6E. When in the job interview process do you disclose that you only want to
Tough to argue with this list though, just pay attention to ROI. Should You Give Up Your Salary and Go to Grad School? Well, that darn MBA degree still has a great ROI…“Over their lifetime, an MBA grad can expect to earn $3M more than someone w/ only a bachelor’s.”
Tough to argue with this list though, just pay attention to ROI. Should You Give Up Your Salary and Go to Grad School? Well, that darn MBA degree sti
Demonstrating self-awareness during an interview is huge. I tell my students to always answer the “what is your weakness” question in the context of having a strategy to fix it (explain what you have done about it, actual RESULTS). For example, from the article:
Demonstrating self-awareness during an interview is huge. I tell my students to always answer the “what is your weakness” question in the context of
Half of College Grads Are Working Jobs That Don’t Use Their Degrees: https://lnkd.in/efcJQEXJ. Translation: Success = Pick the right major (i.e., demand > supply) + Get work experience (i.e., internships related to major) + Pick the right first job (i.e., they pay a premium for your major because of supply/demand conditions and you are job ready day one because you have professional work experience).
A related great read…Half of College Grads Are Working Jobs That Don’t Use Their Degrees: https://lnkd.in/efcJQEXJ. Translation: Success = Pick the r
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, &
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 i
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 Arc
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
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 Da
“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…”Y
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 ea
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
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.
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 roo
Great read…Translation: Success = Pick the right major (i.e., demand > supply) + Get work experience (i.e., internships related to major) + Pick the right first job (i.e., they pay a premium for your major because of supply/demand conditions and you are job ready day one because you have professional work experience). Notice:
Notice SCM made the list: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain, Storage.
https://www.visualcapitalist.com/cp/industry-hiring-in-every-country/