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Here is another rankings list. I have been getting a lot of questions from my students about how Gartner decides on the Top 25 SCM orgs (now they have a 26-50 list). I said, it’s complicated & no one appears to really know the exact details.

Here is another rankings list. I have been getting a lot of questions from my students about how Gartner decides on the Top 25 SCM orgs (now they have a 26-50 list). I said, it’s complicated & no one appears to really know the exact details. I think I understand the basics, but here is a great read on just how complicated it is (from 2021): https://lnkd.in/gdhsiRxq. Gartner's 26-50 at: https://gtnr.it/3JwskWb My...

We invest in our female students in the WMU supply chain program. Women in supply chain receive expert professional development from one of their own…

We invest in our female students in the WMU supply chain program.Women in supply chain receive expert professional development from one of their own...Individuals who have a growth mindset are especially attractive to employers in today’s job market. At the Haworth College of Business, faculty set their students up for success in their careers—not only by teaching relevant concepts, but also by looking for opportunities to help their students learn...

Basically, we are going to see 20-30% growth in SCM jobs over the next decade. Also, the jobs in SCM pay VERY well. Lastly, the data science jobs scored off the charts in growth & pay. So, SCM + data science = jobs & $.

Notice that all things SCM related such as "Logisticians" (4th highest) are off the charts in growth %. https://lnkd.in/gzqRPEPr & https://lnkd.in/g9T2fU_d. If you look at this 2020-2030 job growth chart below, again, all things SCM related scored VERY well (i.e., operations & logistics). https://lnkd.in/g_G-xwFv Basically, we are going to see 20-30% growth in SCM jobs over the next decade. Also, the jobs in SCM pay VERY well. Lastly, the data science jobs scored off the...

Great videos on the economy and supply chain management.

A good watch, but longer… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CsZh3sQ61g This WSJ documentary offers a GREAT explanation on the supply chain. https://lnkd.in/giuVkH-c. Or, if you are really bored (from me): Recent observations & career advice (videos/podcasts):https://lnkd.in/gJK8xBZehttps://lnkd.in/g-CanjDxhttps://lnkd.in/gvPiGTt5 What is SCM?...https://lnkd.in/g2BC9YHnhttps://lnkd.in/gfchx-9dhttps://lnkd.in/gn-97v_B Sourcing Strategy:https://lnkd.in/g2YuH4Tyhttps://lnkd.in/g5Gppj_5https://lnkd.in/gtKnNdkzhttps://lnkd.in/gD5sY6AHhttps://lnkd.in/gxNpCsim Resume Advice:https://lnkd.in/eWen96qjhttps://lnkd.in/e7utipBihttps://lnkd.in/eVEHgvk6 Grad school advice:https://lnkd.in/g4tvSi9ghttps://lnkd.in/gM4GSR45 GDP:https://lnkd.in/g6A6tkv9https://lnkd.in/gngM96n9 Also, trendy things we are doing in our supply chain program to prepare our students for these issues…1. Getting hit w/ a price increase? We will be looking at...

The Great Resignation turns to the Great Regret as worker needs are not being met, expert says.

Why are people quitting their jobs (globally)? I posted this last week & it received LOTS of views. Is there a LEADERSHIP void? After thousands of students, I would say this is the #1 reason my students change jobs (it's their boss). Money becomes a factor when they can make > 20% elsewhere (#2 on list below). FYI: Our students can major in Leadership (https://lnkd.in/e5JUSye). It can actually be taught,...

The most important part of your long term earning potential is not what your starting salary is, but what your resume will look like 3-5 years from now.

Should current students negotiate an INTERNSHIP offer (i.e., a higher salary)? Yes, since many orgs are offering students 20-30% below market value. 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 $54K ($25.96/hr).  Open internships (>400) in MI, postings - https://lnkd.in/gVsHEZxz & 3,000+ nationally - https://lnkd.in/gRKmr7QE. What are they looking for? SCM majors. Perhaps delay graduation for work experience & stay specialized...https://lnkd.in/gdr7f9wb...

Quote from former student: “I went into Indirect Procurement thinking it would not be very glamorous but I save them lots of money every day”.

Quote from former student: “I went into Indirect Procurement thinking it would not be very glamorous but I save them lots of money every day”. That sounds glamorous to me. LinkedIn has > 20,000 unfilled Indirect Procurement jobs & > 8,000 MRO buyer jobs. America has around 11M jobs not filled, most of which are in SCM. https://lnkd.in/ecdDMYQhttps://lnkd.in/gmcxKNsihttps://lnkd.in/g6BiXz8c I would watch this first beginning at the 12:15 mark:https://lnkd.in/gYp-As9D Do not be afraid of...

Why are people quitting their jobs (globally)?

Why are people quitting their jobs (globally)? I posted this last week & it received LOTS of views. Is there a LEADERSHIP void? After thousands of students, I would say this is the #1 reason my students change jobs (it's their boss). Money becomes a factor when they can make > 20% elsewhere (#2 on list below). FYI: Our students can major in Leadership (https://lnkd.in/e5JUSye). It can actually be taught,...

Why are people quitting their jobs? Is there a LEADERSHIP void? I would say this is the #1 reason my students change jobs (it’s their boss). Money becomes a factor when they can make > 20% elsewhere.

Why are people quitting their jobs? Is there a LEADERSHIP void? I would say this is the #1 reason my students change jobs (it's their boss). Money becomes a factor when they can make > 20% elsewhere. From Gartner: If you want to develop and retain strong employees without compromising their health and well-being, Connector managers are your secret weapon. https://gtnr.it/3A1mDvc FYI: Our students can major in Leadership (https://lnkd.in/e5JUSye). It can...

Kalamazoo is ranked #1. Also, your kids get free college if they graduate from high school in Kzoo. It has already paid out > $120M to families.

Kalamazoo is ranked #1. Also, your kids get free college if they graduate from high school in Kzoo. It has already paid out > $120M to families. https://lnkd.in/gVaR8-nG. Just in case you have not noticed, there is a building boom at WMU & Kzoo - Live shot: https://lnkd.in/eVAymYz https://www-businessinsider-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.businessinsider.com/cheapest-most-affordable-us-cities-places-to-live-inflation-cost-2022-8?amp Take a visual tour of the new $99M student center at WMU: https://lnkd.in/gstaQsta. An on-campus pub is planned (beer!). https://lnkd.in/g4Q-5mve $500M in new WMU construction...