Author: Sime Curkovic

5 Michigan universities made the top-100 of this year’s “Best U.S. Colleges” rankings by the Wall Street Journal…Another rankings list…Forbes’ annual list showcases 500 of the finest U.S. colleges… ”5 Michigan universities made the top-100 of this year’s “Best U.S. Colleges” rankings by the Wall Street Journal.”…https://lnkd.in/g-BS7P_Y. Another rankings list…”Forbes’ annual list showcases 500 of the finest U.S. colleges, ranked using data on student success, ROI and alumni influence.” https://lnkd.in/gjVsdVzb.Best U.S....

Business Students: All students from all schools are welcome to attend these career fairs (let the best student win). FYI, it is time to start applying & interviewing for 2024 summer internships! Do not wait until Spring 2024 to find a Summer 2024 internship. Business Students: All students from all schools are welcome to attend these career fairs (let the best student win). FYI, it is time to start applying...

Parents: are you pushing your kids to finish college ASAP? Perhaps delay graduation for work experience & stay specialized? FYI: What do SCM internships pay (& they all pay, never work for free)? Parents: are you pushing your kids to finish college ASAP? Perhaps delay graduation for work experience & stay specialized? FYI: What do SCM internships pay (& they all pay, never work for free)? The going rate is...

In 2020–2021, SCM was the 89th most popular major nationwide with 10,986 degrees awarded…Current data (2023) from NACE: In 2020–2021, SCM was the 89th most popular major nationwide with 10,986 degrees awarded. https://lnkd.in/gBA7id7M. Current data (2023) from NACE: https://lnkd.in/gQ2cEfrG. FIGURE 1: AVG SALARIES BY DISCIPLINE / BACHELOR’S DEGREES and FIGURE 2: TOP DEGREES IN DEMAND (BACHELOR’S DEGREE LEVEL). Executive Summary: https://lnkd.in/g5xGd4H3. 2022: https://lnkd.in/gHC98vx5. WMU SCM grads have a median wage range of $65-$75K. https://lnkd.in/dkGr4_uX. Good...

I have so many world class international students that are very hungry for American professional work experiences (i.e., internships) & they are often told by employers: we do not hire international students. Why? “Asian students represent 75% of the total, with Chinese (30%) and Indians (21%) adding up to over half the count…International students continue to be a priority for the U.S. higher education sector, contributing $32 billion to the...

Inflation: 70% of new supplier agreements contain inflation driven economic adjustment clauses with the use of indices being the most common. Also, Deloitte 2023 Global Chief Procurement Officer Survey…Full report at: https://lnkd.in/gUiVHTtu. Nice summary at: https://lnkd.in/g9P2UAJ5. From me: VERY consistent w/ hiring managers from our SCM program. On Rising Inflation & Technology… https://wwmt.com/news/nation-world/global-inflation-pressures-may-become-harder-to-handle-in-coming-years-research-suggests-rising-trade-barriers-aging-populations-federal-reserve-annual-conference-biden-administration# Inflation: 70% of new supplier agreements contain inflation driven economic adjustment clauses with the use of indices being the...

Why supply chain pros make great CEOs: From Forbes in 2018: Tomorrow’s CEOs Will Come from an Unlikely Place: The Supply Chain…https://lnkd.in/eGb9u-3. “…it’s clear that supply chain pros are poised to become the most powerful executives in the world…” Why supply chain pros make great CEOs: To become CEO, according to a recent Business Insider article, the move to an operational role is a common segue for many CFOs seeking...

The State of the U.S. Labor Market… The U.S. supply chain accounts for 37% of all domestic jobs. “The last time the U.S. labor market was this strong was in 1969…Although mfg hasn’t seen the highest gains, the sector has one of the lowest unemployment rates across job sectors, at 2.4% (2.70% in July of 2023). Yet the industry faces an acute labor shortage — if every skilled unemployed worker...

For a list of employers with 100% remote jobs, see…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/g-4tcWTZ. It is becoming increasingly common for our graduates to prioritize remote work opportunities. The appeal of flexibility and...

Why is academia so dysfunctional?… The Problem with “The College Experience” | Real Time w/ Bill Maher (HBO)…600K views & 1,400 comments in only 4 months. Want to become a college professor? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGP1O38ynns&t=3s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oreci_4_4A This was an Adjunct Professor job posting… ”Compensation: standard compensation for most undergrad courses is $2,200 per 8-week course & $2,500 for most 10-week grad courses. Adjuncts are paid bi-weekly & are considered W-2 employees of...