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Students/Parents: Which college majors pay off? Is graduate school a golden goose or a money pit? Are Ivy League degrees usually worth it?

Some potential roles include the following. https://www.forbes.com/advisor/education/supply-chain-management-degree/ 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 related to maintenance, budget and staffing. Logistics Analyst: Median Annual Salary: $77,030Projected Growth Rate (2020-2030): +30%Job Description: Logistics analysts are responsible for assessing and auditing the supply chain of an organization. Sometimes referred...

Future of jobs 2023: These are the most in-demand skills now – & beyond: “AI & big data are among the core skills for 2027.” In supply chain management, that time is now…

Future of jobs 2023: These are the most in-demand skills now - & beyond: “AI & big data are among the core skills for 2027.” In supply chain management, that time is now…That is why the WMU SCM program teaches Big Data w/ skill sets such as (note, our students learn all this best by being in the lab w/ faculty, i.e., hand holding, learning it online is a tougher...

How To Become A Supply Chain Manager: Salary, Education Requirements And Job Growth:

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 logisticians:...

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

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 is $98,570...

With college graduates moving on to the next chapter of life, members of the Better Business Bureau, or BBB, asked new grads to be cautious with new opportunities.

“With college graduates moving on to the next chapter of life, members of the Better Business Bureau, or BBB, asked new grads to be cautious with new opportunities. Scammers are targeting eager new graduates who could potentially be traveling to different cities, according to the BBB.” https://wwmt.com/news/local/better-business-bureau-jobs-scams-new-college-graduates-west-michigan-scam-tracker-report-financial Another great related read:https://lnkd.in/gfEccF5S …Looking for a new job can be exciting or stressful. It can be exciting if you find something that...

Students (warning): Numerous businesses nowadays employ software & AI-based screening instruments for the preliminary review of resumes.

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. https://www.cnbc.com/2023/01/01/cv-will-a-creative-resume-help-you-secure-your-dream-job-.html___Other stuff:I actually have employers tell me they will NOT consider a student if they do NOT have a strong professional LinkedIn presence. Hmm. How to effectively join LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/dAwyTUy. I have former students that found new jobs from orgs...

Supply Chain Students: Learn to talk to CFOs during your career! I could not help myself & asked chatGPT- Why do so many c-suite executives have graduate degrees in Finance? Answer: see comments. Join faculty & program leaders to learn about the WMU M.S. in Finance program. Various info sessions are offered in a HyFlex format. See options at:

I could not help myself & asked chatGPT- Why do so many c-suite executives have graduate degrees in Finance? Answer: see comments. Join faculty & program leaders to learn about the WMU M.S. in Finance program. Various info sessions are offered in a HyFlex format. You can register to attend virtually on Zoom or in person in the Greenleaf Trust Trading Room (2145 Schneider Hall). See options at: https://lnkd.in/gffH3_dK. FYI: Michigan’s legislation requires...

From a student today: “Hey, sorry that I was a little late on my HW. My inbox is flooded with emails, and I didn’t see this. My apologies.” Note, never tell your boss this, especially if you shut down an OEM customer that will charge you $22K/minute. HEY College Students: Do not begin an email message with “Hey” & always finish it with “Thank you.” Most college students do the bulk of their electronic communication via text messaging. Standards for emailing are different, especially in academic settings. Students’ emails WILL 100% influence the way their professors view them.

From a student today: “Sorry that I was a little late on my HW. My inbox is flooded with emails, and I didn't see this. My apologies.” Note, never tell your boss this, especially if you shut down an OEM customer that will charge you $22K/minute. HEY College Students: Do not begin an email message with “Hey” & always finish it with “Thank you.” Most college students do the bulk of their...

AI will have a great impact on SCM. However, one thing often not mentioned is the attitude of hiring managers, as many do not have a full understanding of the AI skill sets of graduating students. Our SCM students told us many times that their hiring managers valued only the traditional Excel capabilities (lookup functions, pivot tables, etc. – that is NOT AI), & they greatly overlooked the opportunities from other analytical solutions (skill sets that our students have).

AI will have a great impact on SCM. However, one thing often not mentioned is the attitude of hiring managers, as many do not have a full understanding of the AI skill sets of graduating students. Our SCM students told us many times that their hiring managers valued only the traditional Excel capabilities (lookup functions, pivot tables, etc. – that is NOT AI), & they greatly overlooked the opportunities from...

My students are asking for a summer reading list (I just wish they would also read the syllabus…because my reading list is in there!). Reading List: A great book read for CFO types that want to understand SCM types (or the other way around?): “Supply Chain Metrics that Matter”…

My students are asking for a summer reading list (I just wish they would also read the syllabus…because my reading list is in there!). Reading List: A great book read for CFO types that want to understand SCM types (or the other way around?): "Supply Chain Metrics that Matter"...The book links corporate financials to supply chain maturity, & what metrics matter most. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sime-curkovic-61617a115_what-are-you-reading-this-summer-discover-activity-7032702521710186497-ttuv?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop Previous video shows 7 business books recommended by Stanford...