Author: Sime Curkovic

My students asked for a summer reading list (if they would just read the syllabus). People that read a lot make more $ (2.3x more?!). Both Gates & Buffett make a point to read every day. https://lnkd.in/gd-J5x5N. Why Reading Business Books May Actually Help You Get More Money: https://lnkd.in/gum3EzgR. If you’re looking for books to add to your summer reading list, our experts have you covered with 7 must-read business books: https://www.gartner.com/en/articles/7-must-read-business-books-for-2023?utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&utm_campaign=SM_GB_YOY_GTR_SOC_SF1_SM-SWG&utm_content=&sf267375458=1 Reading List:...

KEY POINTS:·       A new “reshoring” trend is set to upend global supply chains as firms look to source products — such as clothes and computer chips — closer to home, turning away from manufacturing powerhouses like China.·       Mentions of “re-shoring” in S&P 500 earnings transcripts were up 128% in the first quarter against the same time a year ago, according to Bank of America — seeing higher growth than mentions of “AI”.·       Moving...

Nice SCM salary report summary: https://lnkd.in/dTneTGgw. “Supply chain professionals are making an average of nearly $30,000 more per year than the average American, and are generally happy in their careers, according to data included in a new report released this morning by the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM). …The report, “The Supply Chain Profession in 2023: Salaries and Careers Across the Globe,” found that the average median supply chain salary...

Students (warning): Numerous businesses nowadays employ software & AI-based screening instruments for the preliminary review of resumes. Submitting a non-conventional resume (too fancy) might lead to complications in its accurate analysis.Should you get creative with your resume? Experts decide whether you're more likely to land your…People are making their resumes look like company's websites or products. Experts weigh in on whether this helps secure…www.cnbc.com ___Other stuff:I actually have employers tell...

How To Become A Supply Chain Manager: Salary, Education Requirements And Job Growth: https://lnkd.in/gARmcUTr.“Payscale reports as of Jan 2023 that the avg annual salary for SCM managers is around $85K. Entry-level professionals (those with < 1 year of experience) earn an avg total compensation of $65K, while more experienced managers (10–20 years of experience) earn closer to $94K..” “The BLS, which groups logistics and SCM together, reports similar salary data for...

Some potential roles include the following. Earning A Supply Chain Management Degree: What To Know Before You ApplyA degree in supply chain management and logistics can be a strong first step toward a career with potential for global…www.forbes.com Operations Manager: Median Annual Salary: $97,970Job Description: Operations managers can be responsible for overseeing supply logistics, including an organization’s storage, inventory and transportation. These professionals also take care of broader business operations...

Future of jobs 2023: These are the most in-demand skills now — & beyond: “AI & big data are among the core skills for 2027.” Sime Curkovic on LinkedIn: #dataanalytics #supplychain #careeradviceFuture of jobs: These are the most in-demand skills in 2023 - and beyond The World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs…www.linkedin.com In supply chain management, that time is now…That is why the WMU SCM program teaches Big Data w/...

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. Sime Curkovic on LinkedIn: Are Supply Chain professionals using ArcGIS Pro technology? Do you…Are Supply Chain professionals using ArcGIS Pro technology? Do you think our SCM students should learn this? ArcGIS is…www.linkedin.com...

“Payscale reports as of Jan 2023 that the avg annual salary for SCM managers is around $85K. Entry-level professionals (those with < 1 year of experience) earn an avg total compensation of $65K, while more experienced managers (10–20 years of experience) earn closer to $94K..” How To Become A Supply Chain Manager: Salary, Education Requirements And Job GrowthAre you ever curious about the process that brings products manufactured halfway around...

Tableau versus Power BI: We have a Business Analytics minor for our SCM students & employers definitely lean towards 1 or the other (but it appears to be evenly split). Either way, I think both are here to stay. In our CIS 3640 class we focus on three major areas: (1) Advanced excel functions, Power Query, Power Pivot , & Data Models, (2) Excel Macros, & (3) Visualization. https://lnkd.in/gXYSQKc7 We do...