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I meet a lot of people involved in family owned businesses & they often ask me for material on succession. I reached out to my colleagues in this space & here is some of their recommended reading. Get ready for the next disruption in your supply chain: no succession planning. *60% of the US workforce is employed by a family-owned business.*78% of all new jobs in the US are created...

Classes start next week. Should we be teaching Linear Programming to SCM students? Great read: Supply Chains Can’t Find Talent With The Right Skill Sets…https://lnkd.in/gMe5MPBP. Notice the reference to “optimization”… “When it came time to identify what the issues to hiring are, 64% said finding the right skill set as the top challenge, followed by 58% citing a talent shortage in data analytics, optimization, automation, etc.” The context mentions challenges...

Great Read: When in the job interview process do you disclose that you only want to work remotely? It is becoming increasingly common for our graduates to prioritize remote work opportunities. Great Read: When in the job interview process do you disclose that you only want to work remotely? https://lnkd.in/ggqZ8xbZ. It is becoming increasingly common for our graduates to prioritize remote work opportunities. The appeal of flexibility and the comfort of...

I am always trying to figure out how to teach Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to our students. For example, if a company wanted to get started w/ using RPA, where & how should they begin? See: I am always trying to figure out what/how to teach Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to our SCM students. For example, if a company wanted to get started w/ using RPA, where & how should...

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...