I have so many world class international students that are very hungry for American professional work experiences (i.e., internships) & they are
Reminder: Yes, it is now time to start applying & interviewing for summer internships. There are already > 20,000 SCM 2023 internships posted & > 65,000 business related internships. Should current students negotiate an INTERNSHIP offer (i.e., a higher salary)? Yes, since many orgs are offering students 20-30% below market value. Large high profile F500 types get budgets for internships approved months ahead of time & they recruit nationally for the best talent. Help with online interviews & interviewing with robots (it is AI/machine learning technology). Practice before it really matters (this is mainstream now)…
Most employers will not even look at your resume if it looks like a lazy effort. Aesthetics matter! Here is some resume advice from MIT (25
Some employers are giving students a few days to make decisions on full time job offers several months before graduation. One student asked if that was ethical or even legal. Exploding job offers & do you want a full time job to begin in a job rotation? Should college grads negotiate a job offer (i.e., a higher starting salary)? Yes, but only if you know how to negotiate. I do have students that get offers in the $50K-$60K range & many successfully negotiate up to > $60K-$70K. That is a 10-30% bump before you even start!
Some employers are giving students a few days to make decisions on full time job offers several months before graduation. One student asked if that w
Are EVs really better than ICEs (today)? Many real researchers (not me) argue that new battery tech needs to be developed using more common, eco-friendly materials. That is why WMU is leading the charge (get it?) in battery research:
Another cool pic from VisualCapitalist.com.
https://www.visualcapitalist.com/sp/can-electric-vehicle-targets-be-met/
Are EVs really better t
This interactive map shows every U.S. EV charging station. Look at the middle of the country.
This interactive map shows every U.S. EV charging station. Thank you visualcapitalist.com. Look at the middle of the country.
https://www.visual
Notice: By 2035, more than 15 states are projected to be largely powered by solar & wind electricity. OK, just keep in mind that the supply chain for solar & wind is mostly in China, & the U.S. does not have a great strategy for rare earth metals & critical minerals (stuff EV batteries need & mining is not clean).
Notice: By 2035, more than 15 states are projected to be largely powered by solar & wind electricity. OK, just keep in mind that the supply chain
Employers require these skill sets from their SCM professionals. Do you know…big data/predictive analytics, database mgmt, data mining, project mgmt, SQL, Python, PMO, Tableau, Power BI, etc.?
Supply Chain + Data Scientist (>500,000 unfilled jobs on LinkedIn!), orgs place a premium ($) on- 1. Advanced Excel (power query & pivot) & m
Every WMU SCM major now has to take this class (Excel on steroids). Our Business Analytics minor teaches Big Data w/ skill sets such as: 1. Advanced Excel (power query & pivot) & macros…
Predictive Data Analytics ranked #2! https://lnkd.in/gthyAWf3. Every WMU SCM major now has to take this class (Excel on steroids). Our Business Analy
Michigan really needs more humans (especially younger ones). MI’s young population (0-25) has shrunk the MOST:
Michigan really needs more humans (especially younger ones). MI's young population (0-25) has shrunk the MOST: https://lnkd.in/geyWT2iH. The avg
I have students in my office asking me if they should keep interviewing after they have accepted a job offer…Reneging: Once you commit, quit (in general)!
I have students in my office asking me if they should keep interviewing after they have accepted a job offer…Reneging: Once you commit, quit (in gene
“The majority of ultra-wealthy individuals already reside in the U.S., but 2021 saw a staggering increase of 30,470 people bring added to this exclusive ultra-wealthy category in the country.” In 2021, America’s top 10% of income earners made at least $129,181 a year
“The majority of ultra-wealthy individuals already reside in the U.S., but 2021 saw a staggering increase of 30,470 people bring added to this exclus
What if you are a student that wishes to learn both Power BI and Tableau, but your instructor only covers one? Unfortunately covering both in 1 single class will not give either one a fair coverage. In the end, students won’t have good skills in visualization.
What if you are a student that wishes to learn both Power BI and Tableau, but your instructor only covers one? Unfortunately covering both in 1 singl
Wow! I am clueless on some of these brands. Gen Z is the generation born between 1997-2012. Then there’s Apple (the most valuable brand):
Wow! I am clueless on some of these brands. Gen Z is the generation born between 1997-2012.
https://www.visualcapitalist.com/gen-z-favorite-bran
Artificial intelligence can help manage the supply chain. So what’s the delay?
The majority of the data in the world was created in the last 2 years! Top 12 Skills You Need To Become a Data Scientist. https://lnkd.in/gwrjksAa. T
A study from World Commerce & Contracting (a non-profit) from July 2022 that surveyed 443 respondents found that ~70% of new supplier agreements contain inflation driven economic adjustment/indexing clauses.
A study from World Commerce & Contracting (a non-profit) from July 2022 that surveyed 443 respondents found that ~70% of new supplier agreements
With an increase of 35% since last year’s report, Apple retains its top spot on the ranking as the world’s most valuable brand, w/ a brand value of $335.1B. How about your own personal brand? How Does Your Personality Type Affect Your Income:
With an increase of 35% since last year’s report, Apple retains its top spot on the ranking as the world’s most valuable brand, w/ a brand value of $
Interesting salary & job placement data for MIT MS SCM grads.
Interesting salary & job placement data for MIT MS SCM grads.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sime-curkovic-61617a115_mba-grad-can-earn-3m-mor
“WSJ: What specific steps can companies take to improve supply-chain sustainability? DR. CORRELL: The most common practice we identified among respondents was the supplier audit.”
“WSJ: What specific steps can companies take to improve supply-chain sustainability? DR. CORRELL: The most common practice we identified among respon
Students: 3 supply chain orgs you can join (ISMworld.org-$35, CSCMP.org, $40 & ASCM.org for free!). SCM pros w/ at least 1 APICS cert have a median salary of $90K, which is 27% higher than those w/o a cert. (according to the 2021 Career Report).
Students: 3 supply chain orgs you can join (ISMworld.org-$35, CSCMP.org, $40 & ASCM.org for free!). SCM pros w/ at least 1 APICS cert have a medi
Biggest Emitters, by Country. Asia, China (#1), is the largest emitter, with the continent accounting for> 1/2 of global emissions. Yes, U.S. #2.
Biggest Emitters, by Country. Asia, China (#1), is the largest emitter, with the continent accounting for> 1/2 of global emissions. Yes, U.S. #2.