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Surprised to see Cost Management that far down. Has “Strategic” Cost Management (i.e., Price Analysis) become a lost art? Price analysis is a subject that is often overlooked in supply chain education. 70% of current contracts have price increase provisions?

Surprised to see Cost Management that far down. Has "Strategic" Cost Management (i.e., Price Analysis) become a lost art? Price analysis is a subject that is often overlooked in supply chain education. 70% of current contracts have price increase provisions? https://lnkd.in/g_ByzrNU. Will you be ready when your supplier asks for a price increase (or the other way)? https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sime-curkovic-61617a115_gartnerfinance-digitaltransformation-cfo-activity-7036315424552083456-NzTA?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop I have asked a lot of SCM managers how they “prepare” to negotiate...

So, this article from Forbes is recommending that my students become a jack of all trades, but a master of none? Can you do that & still reap the benefits of being specialized, while also having a variety of career options (w/ advancement opportunities)? Supply Chain Management? WMU Research:

So, this article from Forbes is recommending that my students become a jack of all trades, but a master of none? Can you do that & still reap the benefits of being specialized, while also having a variety of career options (w/ advancement opportunities)? Supply Chain Management? WMU Research: Students who choose to specialize are having better experiences than those who stay generalist (FYI: They also found that professors have the most...

Great post as I will share with my students. Every WMU Supply Chain major now has to take: Global Negotiation…

Great post as I will share with my students. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sime-curkovic-61617a115_14-killer-negotiation-tips-from-experts-activity-7036863338366087169-BfwG?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop Every WMU Supply Chain major now has to take: Global Negotiation…The fastest growing class at WMU. Thank you Dr. James Eckert! See his one page cheat sheet at: https://lnkd.in/dhKzxnAX.https://lnkd.in/ekhu3YHA Almost 1/2 of U.S. employees do not feel confident in their negotiation skills… > 40% don't feel confident in their negotiation skills, while a 1/4 admit to never having negotiated at all in the...

We have yet another opportunity to earn a certificate through the WMU Supply Chain Management Center! Don’t miss this great opportunity to earn your Change Management certification with Dr. Jennifer Palthe…

We have yet another opportunity to earn a certificate through the WMU Supply Chain Management Center! Don't miss this great opportunity to earn your Change Management certification with Dr. Jennifer Palthe, professor emerita of management and former senior change management consultant for Accenture. Follow the link below to sign up!https://lnkd.in/gDEtfPqv Participants will:• Learn about the key techniques and processes necessary to support productive organizational change.• Acquire new knowledge about the...

Great post, will share with my students. Every WMU Supply Chain major now has to take: Global Negotiation…The fastest growing class at WMU. Thank you Dr. James Eckert! See his one page cheat sheet at:

Great post, will share with my students. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sime-curkovic-61617a115_whats-negotiation-activity-7037229804001120256-xm42?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop Every WMU Supply Chain major now has to take: Global Negotiation…The fastest growing class at WMU. Thank you Dr. James Eckert! See his one page cheat sheet at: https://lnkd.in/dhKzxnAX.https://lnkd.in/ekhu3YHA Almost 1/2 of U.S. employees do not feel confident in their negotiation skills… > 40% don't feel confident in their negotiation skills, while a 1/4 admit to never having negotiated at all in the workplace, per...

“Students who are able to build strong relationships with professors are far more likely to find engaging work after graduation, according to Gallup-Purdue polls.”

Great post & read by Mr. Pulsipher. You can have these relationships with online courses (tougher road, but indeed possible). https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sime-curkovic-61617a115_onlineuniversities-highereducation-onlinelearning-activity-7037376370200502272-QHcV?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop "Students who are able to build strong relationships with professors are far more likely to find engaging work after graduation, according to Gallup-Purdue polls." https://lnkd.in/gSuzhcjP -those who believe a professor cared about them as a person, made them excited about learning, & encouraged them to pursue their dreams had more than...

Note, WMU supply chain grads from 2022 have a median wage range of $65-$75,000: https://lnkd.in/dkGr4_uX. See where that ranks on The 10 highest-paying college majors list below.

Note, WMU supply chain grads from 2022 have a median wage range of $65-$75,000: https://lnkd.in/dkGr4_uX. See where that ranks on The 10 highest-paying college majors list below. https://www.cnbc.com/2023/02/20/highest-paying-college-majors.html Can I get a supply chain job w/o a SCM degree? Engineers wanted!https://lnkd.in/dYVYxv84 How important are engineering skills in Supply Chain Mgmt? Can you talk to engineers? https://lnkd.in/ei79SUB. More jobs starting to look like SCM + Engineering…Purchasing Engineer (21,000 jobs on LI) wanted, see: https://lnkd.in/gqFd4jaG...

West Michigan poised to outperform U.S. as economic slowdown looms. “We actually expect we will grow at twice the rate of the U.S. economy…the region’s economy is expected to grow 2%. Overall, the U.S. is expected to grow at half that rate.

West Michigan poised to outperform U.S. as economic slowdown looms. “We actually expect we will grow at twice the rate of the U.S. economy…the region’s economy is expected to grow 2%. Overall, the U.S. is expected to grow at half that rate.  https://lnkd.in/gBj4twDu. The State of the Region (full report): https://lnkd.in/gzH_aSGw. On Wednesday MEDC and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II are scheduled to share details of the Michiganders EV Scholars Program, an...

My students ask great questions when it comes to…money. Recently, someone asked if they could earn a great salary in mid-career. I asked what is mid-career & he said by age 30. I smiled, but also told him many of my students are six digits or above by that age. SCM is very opportunistic.

My students ask great questions when it comes to…money. Recently, someone asked if they could earn a great salary in mid-career. I asked what is mid-career & he said by age 30. I smiled, but also told him many of my students are six digits or above by that age. SCM is very opportunistic. Mid-Level Supply Chain Positions | Average Salary: $115,000Senior-Level Supply Chain Positions | Average Salary: $260,000 Entry-Level Supply Chain Positions | Average Salary: $69,000 Also:Entry Level...

Yes, that is college costs at the top of the list (sorry). But, WMU supply chain grads from 2022 have a median wage range of $65-$75K.

Yes, that is college costs at the top of the list (sorry). But, WMU supply chain grads from 2022 have a median wage range of $65-$75K. https://lnkd.in/dkGr4_uX. Good ROI, right? Recently, a student asked if they could earn a great salary in mid-career. I asked what is mid-career & he said by age 30. I smiled, but also told him many of my students are six digits or above by that age. SCM is...