Author: Sime Curkovic

The top 10 most-regretted college majors — and the degrees graduates wish they had pursued instead. Students/Parents: Which college majors pay off? Is graduate school a golden goose or a money pit? Are Ivy League degrees usually worth it? Dr./Professor Sime (Sheema) Curkovic3 min read·2 days ago 1 The top 10 most-regretted college majors — and the degrees graduates wish they had pursued instead: https://lnkd.in/gtapAxUJ. Students/Parents: Which college majors pay off?...

Compensation levels for healthcare provider-based supply chain professionals…Over 35,000 jobs on LinkedIn w/ Indirect Procurement built into the job description… Compensation levels for healthcare provider-based supply chain professionals: “For the fourth consecutive year, the average compensation level for a Director/Manager of Materials Management remains solidly within the six-digit realm at $105,380. But the double twist is that this year’s total is 4.4% lower than last year’s $110,185, and for the...

Yes, WMU supply chain grads from 2022 have a median wage range of $65-$75K. Watch these “major” stories on WMU Haworth’s students. Parents: 93% WMU graduates are employed or continuing education. Yes, WMU supply chain grads from 2022 have a median wage range of $65-$75K. Watch these “major” stories on WMU Haworth’s students.https://lnkd.in/dHhA8iEX. Parents: 93% WMU graduates are employed or continuing education. https://lnkd.in/gPxaBnys. FYI, from 2021, WMU salary report by every...

Are Supply Chain professionals using ArcGIS Pro technology? 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? Do you think our SCM students should learn this? ArcGIS is a technology that can help companies manage risk. Nationally, almost zero SCM graduates will have this on their resume. I recently had a GIS...

America: Do not forget about those rare earth metals & critical minerals. “This funding makes clear that domestic supply of nickel is a national security priority,” said Talon CEO Henri van Rooyen in a statement last week…Talon has agreed to supply automaker Tesla with 165 million pounds of nickel from its Tamarack mine, a joint venture with Rio Tinto under development in Minnesota.”__“The region is already home to the nation’s...

Note, in these rankings of Best Undergraduate Supply Chain Management / Logistics Programs, multiple schools do NOT actually have undergraduate degrees in SCM. For example, correct if I am wrong, but: Note, in these rankings of Best Undergraduate Supply Chain Management / Logistics Programs, multiple schools do NOT actually have undergraduate degrees in SCM. For example, correct if I am wrong, but:The Best Colleges for Supply Chain Management and LogisticsSee...

Industry Certifications & Associations for Various Business Majors: The top 12 supply chain management certificationsThese days smooth supply chain operations are becoming an even more vital aspect of business success. Here are a dozen…www.cio.com Also, from Indeed: 11 Supply Chain Certifications To Advance Your Career… https://lnkd.in/g8d6Kva7. Indeed has material on supply chain careers…70 Job Titles in Supply Chain (w/ Avg Salary): https://lnkd.in/gUAk4SPG. 11 Benefits of SCM Careers: https://lnkd.in/gXG9EkEF. What Does a Supply Chain...

Students looking for internships/jobs: 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. Students looking for internships/jobs: 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. LinkedIn is a Top 20 global website (1.6B visits/month): https://lnkd.in/gFXKfXDw. The...

Designed for Students. “The Associate Professional in Supply Management (APSM) certification allows active ISM student members to take control of their career development… Designed for Students. “The Associate Professional in Supply Management (APSM) certification allows active ISM student members to take control of their career development…Ideal for those with one to two years left in their academic career, the APSM certification — which is valid for five years — gives...

BIG DATA is not going away, BUT one must understand why/when certain data formats create more value. Many of our supply chain students get a minor in Business Analytics & we actually teach a variant of Wide/Small data called Association Analysis (our Business Data Mining class). BIG DATA is not going away, BUT one must understand why/when certain data formats create more value. Many of our supply chain students get...