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For a list of employers with 100% remote jobs…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. 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/g6cq-S6E. 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 working from one's own space is undeniable (I do it VERY often). Young people who work remotely are 'probably not' going...

It might be time for price risk sharing in these buyer-supplier relationships…Also, get ready for another supply chain disruptor: no succession planning…Do not forget where most of the supply chain is: Small Businesses. From HBR article:

It might be time for price risk sharing in these buyer-supplier relationships: https://lnkd.in/eRm5Cdxw. Also, get ready for another supply chain disruptor: no succession planning…Do not forget where most of the supply chain is: Small Businesses. From HBR article:“The U.S. has an opportunity to do more than just get its supply chains back on track. It can prevent future disruptions by fundamentally improving how they operate...Supply chain companies — defined as...

Our new “apprenticeship” program: We just concluded a co-op pilot program with a F500 company that was highly successful and has started its second iteration in 2024. So, what makes this Co-op program different?..

More WMU SCM student & program success stories… https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74893 Our new "apprenticeship" program: We just concluded a co-op pilot program with a F500 company that was highly successful and has started its second iteration in 2024. So, what makes this Co-op program different?...https://lnkd.in/eBTbaQui.1. Dylan Sing is a team player as a student athlete on the WMU men's soccer team & as a SCM major. https://lnkd.in/ggqPmMyw.2. SCM student wins prestigious scholarship. Madison Dober excels...

Very nice graphic. Demonstrating self awareness during an interview is huge. Here is a website that is similar to MBTI and it is free…I actually require my students to conduct a personal SWOT and they largely struggle. How about a personal SWOT analysis? For details on how to build your brand (with a workbook):

Very nice graphic. Demonstrating self awareness during an interview is huge. Here is a website that is similar to MBTI and it is free: https://lnkd.in/ey4TEUY. I actually require my students to conduct a personal SWOT and they largely struggle. How about a personal SWOT analysis? For details on how to build your brand (with a workbook): https://lnkd.in/dSAA6wF.Prepping for a job interview? Here's how to answer 'What is my biggest weakness?'...

Great read…Note, we cover this in our CIS 4640 Business Data Mining class which is the capstone class in our Business Analytics minor. The forecast-driven idea is something that our CIS faculty have been selling to SCM students in this course. In fact, more than 70% of the class is about forecasting and predicting. We specifically talk about data quality treatment strategies to reduce forecasting/prediction errors. CIS 4640 – Business Data Mining:

Great read… https://hbr.org/2024/03/how-machine-learning-will-transform-supply-chain-management Note, we cover this in our CIS 4640 Business Data Mining class which is the capstone class in our Business Analytics minor. The forecast-driven idea is something that our CIS faculty have been selling to SCM students in this course. In fact, more than 70% of the class is about forecasting and predicting. We specifically talk about data quality treatment strategies to reduce forecasting/prediction errors. CIS 4640 -...

Based on my observations: employers that interview very selectively for internships & pay market value, tend to convert exceptional talent into full-time employees. In fact, they pay their interns a salary that is very close to what their full-time offers are. For example, from a student:

Based on my observations: employers that interview very selectively for internships & pay market value, tend to convert exceptional talent into full-time employees. In fact, they pay their interns a salary that is very close to what their full-time offers are. For example, from a student:“My interview process with Firm A was amazing. They started off with a logic test and then proceeded w/ 3 rounds of virtual interviews. The last round was...

We just talked about this in class…“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.”

We just talked about this in class...“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.” From Plante Moran: https://lnkd.in/ebpCgDZw.70% of new supplier agreements contain inflation driven economic adjustment clauses with the use of indices being the most common. https://lnkd.in/g_ByzrNU.It might be time...

Supply Chain Management (and Operations) made the list. 43% (SCM)/65% (Ops) large impact – “refers to tasks that will be fully automated or significantly altered by AI technologies.” In case you want to see what we cover in our AI course, see the screenshot below.

Supply Chain Management (and Operations) made the list. 43% (SCM)/65% (Ops) large impact - "refers to tasks that will be fully automated or significantly altered by AI technologies." https://www.visualcapitalist.com/charted-the-jobs-most-impacted-by-ai/ In case you want to see what we cover in our AI course, see the screenshot below. Our analytics faculty have built an AI course in our business college (CIS 5550) to cover all kinds of AI for business applications. AI embedded...

The 16 worst-paying college majors, five years after graduation- But…If You Majored in One of These 18 Subjects, You’ll Likely Have a Comfortable Retirement…Notice SCM made the list: #5. Supply Chain (Logistics): $52,290

The 16 worst-paying college majors, five years after graduation: https://lnkd.in/eTyx7YpW. But…If You Majored in One of These 18 Subjects, You’ll Likely Have a Comfortable Retirement: https://lnkd.in/e2nireWR. Notice SCM made the list: #5. Supply Chain (Logistics): $52,290. Note, WMU SCM grads (2022) had a median wage range of $65-$75K. https://lnkd.in/dkGr4_uX.I have been trying to explain SCM to high schoolers. It’s not that easy. Parents like to see this: the number of US...

Thousands of jobs on LinkedIn w/ Indirect Procurement built into the job description. MRO buyer jobs…I just had a student get an internship offer in “indirect” procurement & she asked me if it was a good opportunity. I gave her a resounding yes.

Thousands of jobs on LinkedIn w/ Indirect Procurement built into the job description: https://lnkd.in/g-Hd-QDv. MRO buyer jobs: https://lnkd.in/ggYJEq95 & https://lnkd.in/ecdDMYQ. I just had a student get an internship offer in "indirect" procurement & she asked me if it was a good opportunity. I gave her a resounding yes.Do not be afraid of Indirect & MRO. Maintenance, repair, & operating items refers to all those things that orgs need to keep their factories...