Author: Sime Curkovic

ISM: The Supply Management Certification for Students.

The Supply Management Certification for Students. “The Associate Professional in Supply Management (APSM) certification allows active ISM student members to take control of their career development. During the beginning of a supply chain career, an APSM certification helps you stand out from the professional competition. https://www.ismworld.org/certification-and-training/certification/apsm-supply-management-student-certification/?utm_campaign=University_FY23&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=266885538&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--WSxEnLjstBSC9tgkQCSgJBOSbaTGF7yJzzaJfatkTVjFK_A8gTyaDHbpYKxmYUu_snR8s9y0bX74aaBqNiAsEKyoRfQ&utm_content=266885538&utm_source=hs_email Ideal for those with one to two years left in their academic career, the APSM certification — which is valid for five years —...

Here is my slide deck on Negotiation from the 1990s. I used to pack this into one class. Now, every WMU Supply Chain major has to take an entire course on Global Negotiation. Why? Industry asked us to. It is our fastest growing class.

Here is my slide deck on Negotiation from the 1990s. Here is a copy:Sime Curkovic on LinkedIn: Students go into Buyer roles VERY early in their careersHere is my slide deck on Negotiation from the 1990s. I used to pack this into one class. Now, every WMU Supply Chain…www.linkedin.com I used to pack this into one class. Now, every WMU Supply Chain major has to take an entire course on...

Great time to be a supply chain student. Deloitte expects U.S. manufacturers to have 2.1M unfilled jobs by 2030, & the BLS is projecting that logistics employment will grow by 7% annually through 2026.

Great time to be a supply chain student. Deloitte expects U.S. manufacturers to have 2.1M unfilled jobs by 2030, & the BLS is projecting that logistics employment will grow by 7% annually through 2026. https://lnkd.in/gQ4cTdiySime Curkovic on LinkedIn: 2022 vs 2021 vs 2020 vs 2019Great time to be a supply chain student. Deloitte expects U.S. manufacturers to have 2.1M unfilled jobs by 2030, &amp…www.linkedin.com “The number of US job postings for...

Great time to be a supply chain student: Avg Salary by Education…

Great time to be a supply chain student: Avg Salary by Education…“Education can greatly influence a supply management professional’s salary. Those whose highest level of education is a bachelor’s degree earned 63 percent more ($105,983) than individuals whose highest degree is a high-school diploma ($65,017) and 40.1 percent more than those whose highest degree is an associate’s degree ($75,661). Education beyond a bachelor’s degree also positively impacts average compensation. Supply...

“Michigan has rapidly emerged as the overall national leader in EV & battery development & mfg investments, w/ more than $14B committed by companies in 2022 alone…” Also, Michigan #10:

“Michigan has rapidly emerged as the overall national leader in EV & battery development & mfg investments, w/ more than $14B committed by companies in 2022 alone…” Also, Michigan #10: AMERICA’S TOP STATES FOR BUSINESS 2023. https://lnkd.in/d7AWGZwWMichigan Is Innovating In Crucial Battle For EV And Microchip TalentMost sites have been selected, so the crucial next battleground in the war for industrial expansion will be talent…www.forbes.com Also: Detroit knows a thing or...

Will AI really kill the tools we teach like Excel? Would you trust the developer who built your software with a 3rd party code generation tool? Maybe. We are not going to stop teaching Excel in very sophisticated ways.

Will AI really kill the tools we teach like Excel?Would you trust the developer who built your software with a 3rd party code generation tool? Maybe. We are not going to stop teaching Excel in very sophisticated ways. All of our supply chain majors are required to take: CIS 2640 Predictive Data Analytics (Excel on steroids): I get this kind of feedback often…https://lnkd.in/dQABdsXc.Facing the future: Artificial intelligence is evolving at...

Comprehensive research on supplier selection in procurement is critical. It helps make informed decisions that align with organizational strategies, ensures high-quality and cost-effective sourcing, and minimizes supply chain RISKS.

FYI: more of my old school teaching material. My overhead transparencies from the 90s are NOT available upon request (they are lost). Yes, most of this is still VERY relevant today. Even “AI” agrees. See last 3 pages for list of chat prompts that could facilitate research on supplier selection.Sime Curkovic on LinkedIn: Yes, most of this is still VERY relevant today.FYI: more of my old school teaching material. My...

Salary update: WMU supply chain grads have a median wage range of…$65-$75K. WMU SCM (Job ready, Day one): 2nd in technology (SoftwareAdvice); 2nd in global talent (SCM World); U.S. Top 20 & highest in Michigan (Gartner 2022). “Students who are able to build strong relationships with professors are far more likely to find engaging work after graduation.”

Salary update: WMU supply chain grads have a median wage range of…$65-$75K. WMU SCM (Job ready, Day one): 2nd in technology (SoftwareAdvice); 2nd in global talent (SCM World); U.S. Top 20 & highest in Michigan (Gartner 2022). "Students who are able to build strong relationships with professors are far more likely to find engaging work after graduation." See: https://lnkd.in/dkGr4_uX and https://lnkd.in/gSuzhcjP  Another ranking: Western Michigan University was listed among the 50 Best Schools for...

It might be time for price risk sharing in buyer-supplier relationships – “Cost recovery mechanisms should not be judged in isolation. Inflation-driven cost increases & adjustments need to be addressed in a timely manner that is consistent, tested, & institutionalized & supported by OEM & supplier cost reduction efforts.”

70% of new supplier agreements contain inflation driven economic adjustment clauses with the use of indices being the most common. It might be time for price risk sharing in buyer-supplier relationships. https://lnkd.in/g_ByzrNU. Notice: “Cost recovery mechanisms should not be judged in isolation. Inflation-driven cost increases & adjustments need to be addressed in a timely manner that is consistent, tested, & institutionalized & supported by OEM & supplier cost reduction efforts.” See:...

LinkedIn is a Top 20 global website (1.6B visits/month) – 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.

Most employers will not even look at your resume if it looks like a lazy effort. Aesthetics matter! Yale advice: https://lnkd.in/gggJFADW & https://lnkd.in/gxkjy3sm. Harvard: https://lnkd.in/ghEYr3Qw & https://lnkd.in/gc4Kd_SE. MIT: https://lnkd.in/g3xqeDyc. LinkedIn is a Top 20 global website (1.6B visits/month): https://lnkd.in/gFXKfXDw. 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. I have former students that found new jobs & they...