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Any chance that Michigan leads the way? Maybe: this is America’s LARGEST producer of semiconductor-grade polysilicon. 1/3 of chips produced in the WORLD use polysilicon produced in Hemlock, MI

Any chance that Michigan leads the way? Maybe: this is America’s LARGEST producer of semiconductor-grade polysilicon. 1/3 of chips produced in the WORLD use polysilicon produced in Hemlock, MI (Hemlock Semiconductor). "They have no idea that MI is at the forefront of the semiconductor supply chain.” While the semiconductor mfg legislation has been lauded as a win, how much good will it do for the Great Lakes State? The impact...

Classes have started & my students are taking program rankings a little too seriously. The most important part of the report: “The top 10-15 supply chain programs are crowded and expensive. Consider others, even beyond the Top 25.” From me: if you are a student majoring in SCM, but your school is not on this list, do not worry about it! I am 99.9% certain that you are still getting a world class education that is extremely comparable to the schools on this list.

Classes have started & my students are taking program rankings a little too seriously. The most important part of the report: "The top 10-15 supply chain programs are crowded and expensive. Consider others, even beyond the Top 25." From me: if you are a student majoring in SCM, but your school is not on this list, do not worry about it! I am 99.9% certain that you are still getting a...

Did you know that 80% of the global goods trade is transported over sea? FYI: COSCO Shipping (#4 on list) is China’s state-owned shipping company. For context, Chinese state-owned enterprises have ownership stakes in terminals at five U.S. ports. See:

Did you know that 80% of the global goods trade is transported over sea? FYI: COSCO Shipping (#4 on list) is China’s state-owned shipping company. For context, Chinese state-owned enterprises have ownership stakes in terminals at five U.S. ports. See:https://lnkd.in/g3AfzPAj? https://www.visualcapitalist.com/dipping-cost-of-shipping/ I had a student ask me why don’t all those shipping containers have smart technology attached to them? I said I am very certain some do. He asked what %? I was...

The online program through UM’s Ross Business School ranks No. 1 in Michigan & No. 18 in the nation. It is the only Michigan university ranked in the top-100 out of 344 programs that were ranked…Well, that darn MBA degree still has a great ROI…“Over their lifetime, an MBA grad can expect to earn $3M more than someone w/ only a bachelor’s.” Great ROI!?…

The online program through UM’s Ross Business School ranks No. 1 in Michigan & No. 18 in the nation. It is the only Michigan university ranked in the top-100 out of 344 programs that were ranked... https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2023/01/these-michigan-colleges-have-the-best-online-mba-programs-us-news-ranking-says.html Well, that darn MBA degree still has a great ROI...“Over their lifetime, an MBA grad can expect to earn $3M more than someone w/ only a bachelor’s.” Great ROI!?...At about 98% of universities...

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.

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://natfluence.com/how-to-get-more-money-reading-business-books/#:~:text=According%20to%20Sales%20%26%20Marketing%20Executives,successful%20people%20have%20in%20common The video shows 7 business books recommended by Stanford...

CPIM is now reconfigured under version 8.0 moving from two courses & two exams to one. 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). https://lnkd.in/eTfdkA94

I would highly encourage you to join orgs related to what you are majoring in. Send the message to employers that you plan on being an engaged member of your discipline. Also, these orgs have certs which can be used to externally validate you as a subject matter expert. Send the message to employers that you are aware of these certs & these certs are a part of your career goals. Further,...

Req’d reading for all SCM managers, faculty, & students? According to the government: This Strategy presents a vision for U.S. leadership in Adv Mfg that will grow the economy, create jobs, enhance environmental sustainability, address climate change, strengthen supply chains, ensure national security, & improve healthcare

Req'd reading for all SCM managers, faculty, & students? According to the government: This Strategy presents a vision for U.S. leadership in Adv Mfg that will grow the economy, create jobs, enhance environmental sustainability, address climate change, strengthen supply chains, ensure national security, & improve healthcare. https://lnkd.in/ggdQUi_u 2021 White House Report on “supply chain resilience” (Warning: this is 250 pages)...https://lnkd.in/gqsfBkK4 And do not forget these 6 other SCM reports: Exactly one year after...

Both women’s & men’s compensation fell in 2021. From the Institute of Supply Management 2022:

Both women’s & men’s compensation fell in 2021. From the Institute of Supply Management 2022 - https://lnkd.in/g2dVpbeK & https://lnkd.in/gHMUSv_s. 2021 $ (deep into covid): https://lnkd.in/g-SfG93A & https://lnkd.in/gn5jM9xt. 2020 $ (before covid): https://lnkd.in/gz8WQEhr. 2018 $: https://lnkd.in/gV53aggX. Salaries per "ASCM/APICS" $: 2022 https://lnkd.in/gtYC5Cnw vs 2021 https://lnkd.in/gpMvehY5 vs 2020 https://lnkd.in/gcsrX6tr.FYI from 2019:https://lnkd.in/grttnhZm2018: https://lnkd.in/gTBMP5dM Salaries per "DC Velocity": 2021 https://lnkd.in/gESQFNZa vs 2020 https://lnkd.in/gW-U-KHK vs 2019 https://lnkd.in/gJquYyT4. Newer Supply Chain Salary Data. Avg salary $144,017 (2021: $131,771): https://lnkd.in/gESQFNZa - 2022 salaries are up across the board. On avg, supply chain pros are making $126,215/yr, an increase from...

FYI: This is how Harvard thinks you should negotiate an internship or job offer (not bad). Do I think students should negotiate an INTERNSHIP or FULL-TIME offer (i.e., a higher salary)? Yes, since some orgs are offering students 20-30% below market value (but only if you know how to negotiate).

FYI: This is how Harvard thinks you should negotiate an internship or job offer (not bad). Do I think students should negotiate an INTERNSHIP or FULL-TIME offer (i.e., a higher salary)? Yes, since some orgs are offering students 20-30% below market value (but only if you know how to negotiate). The avg supply chain internship is $44,918/yr, or $21.6/hr. People on the lower end, bottom 10%, make $37K/yr ($17.80/hr), while the top 10% makes...

Advice from this college professor (aka, educated idiot): There are already > 22,000 SCM 2023 internships posted & > 60,000 business related internships. I had a student ask: Shouldn’t I major in Finance or Accounting if I want to become a CEO? I said: Well, being able to talk CFO talk is critical to long term success, but you might want to give this supply chain thing some thought…CEOs Will Come from an Unlikely Place: The Supply Chain…

There are already > 22,000 SCM 2023 internships posted: https://lnkd.in/gRKmr7QE & https://lnkd.in/gt98WuvK & > 60,000 business related internships.https://lnkd.in/gmMH5myb Tips/advice from this college professor (aka, educated idiot):1. Read. People that read a lot make more $ (2.3 times more?!)https://lnkd.in/ggBDzJrp2. Learn the job saving technology.https://lnkd.in/eu7ANq6 & https://lnkd.in/gE3wp6JU 3. Learn to interview well.https://lnkd.in/ePzz3NG and https://lnkd.in/eZgTxWcHow to prep for virtual career fairs: https://lnkd.in/evKd-VzQBeing job ready…https://lnkd.in/ed-ZfanD4. Learn to negotiate ($).https://lnkd.in/gMJYNJkh and https://lnkd.in/guTUcvdu5. Learn to network & use LinkedIn. https://lnkd.in/gPZPQtqR & https://lnkd.in/dAwyTUy & https://lnkd.in/gFa3iCsg. 6. Delay graduation...