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International Students: FYI (I cannot attest to the accuracy)…Data science graduates on new U.S. visas can earn $100k. The Biden administration added data science & financial analytics to the list of degrees for which international students on student visas can spend three years after graduating in the U.S. instead of the standard 1 year for most courses.

International Students: FYI (I cannot attest to the accuracy)…Data science graduates on new U.S. visas can earn $100k. https://lnkd.in/gvMn-AR7. The Biden administration added data science & financial analytics to the list of degrees for which international students on student visas can spend three years after graduating in the U.S. instead of the standard 1 year for most courses. Known as 'optional practical training', the 3-year waiver is now being applied more widely. https://www.efinancialcareers.com/news/2022/01/foreign-graduate-pay-america https://lnkd.in/gn4MrjKJhttps://lnkd.in/g-bqWZUWhttps://lnkd.in/gmNJTGPhhttps://lnkd.in/g3nhPgmD The US...

Are EVs really better than ICEs (today)? Many real researchers (not me) argue that new battery technology needs to be developed using more common, environmentally-friendly materials.

Are EVs really better than ICEs (today)? Many real researchers (not me) argue that new battery technology needs to be developed using more common, environmentally-friendly materials. That is why WMU is leading the charge (get it?) in pioneering battery research: https://lnkd.in/gD4ZQECC https://www.euronews.com/green/2022/02/01/south-america-s-lithium-fields-reveal-the-dark-side-of-our-electric-future?s=09 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—New research from Western Michigan University is showing promise in the development of an alternative battery for use in electric vehicles, as manufacturers face concerns about shortages and increasing...

After thousands of students, I would say the #1 reason my students change jobs is…their boss. Money becomes a factor when they can make >20% elsewhere (#2 on list below).

Had 2 former students this week leave their jobs because of $...After thousands of students, I would say the #1 reason my students change jobs is...their boss. Money becomes a factor when they can make >20% elsewhere (#2 on list below). FYI: WMU students can major in Leadership (however, they have to have another major also, make sense?). 10 Most Important Leadership Skills For The 21st Century Workplace (& How...

Pay attention to what matters most- not rankings!…especially at the undergraduate level. “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.”

Pay attention to what matters most- not rankings!...especially at the undergraduate level. "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 double the odds of being engaged at work &...

37 pages of salary data… Should college grads negotiate a higher starting salary? Salaries in SCM are going up; already average $10K-$20K higher than entry-level positions in other fields. There are not enough young people working in supply chain.

People want more money & rewarding work (not paperwork). https://lnkd.in/g7BwX84c. 37 pages of salary data… Should college grads negotiate a higher starting salary? https://lnkd.in/gMJYNJkh. Salaries in SCM are going up & already average $10K-$20K higher than entry-level positions in other fields. https://lnkd.in/gCiYgwS2 There isn’t enough young people working in supply chain - https://lnkd.in/gtUcJpX7. People want more money & rewarding work (not paperwork). https://lnkd.in/g7BwX84c. Salaries per DC Velocity: 2022 https://lnkd.in/gESQFNZa vs 2021 https://lnkd.in/gW-U-KHK vs 2020 https://lnkd.in/gJquYyT4 Salaries per ASCM $: 2022 https://lnkd.in/gtYC5Cnw vs 2021 https://lnkd.in/gpMvehY5 vs...

The Future of SCM: Predictive Analytics ranked #2! This class will now be required of every WMU supply chain major: CIS 2640 – Applied Analytics Foundations…Here is an example of a F500 firm that has full time SCM roles but also requires VERY strong Data Analytics skills (they love Tableau)…

The Future of SCM: Predictive Analytics ranked #2! https://lnkd.in/gthyAWf3. This class will now be required of every WMU supply chain major: CIS 2640 - Applied Analytics Foundations...This course is designed to train undergraduate students with skills to apply scientific and analytical methods to plan for analytics projects, design data collection methods, clean and analyze data, and report findings. The students will also be trained to interpret the findings from data analysis...

This is interesting from Gartner. I posted this to get feedback from a few colleagues. It proceeded to get > 54K views (no idea why). I might use this in our entry level Intro to SCM course as subsequent classes line up nicely w/ the pieces in this model. Question: Where is Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM)?

This is interesting from Gartner. I posted this to get feedback from a few colleagues. It proceeded to get > 54K views (no idea why). I might use this in our entry level Intro to SCM course as subsequent classes line up nicely w/ the pieces in this model. Question: Where is Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM)? We know that Gartner strongly advocates SCRM, but shouldn't SCRM be placed throughout the...

“There isn’t enough young people working in supply chain”…Note, there are not enough young people in general. Last year, deaths exceeded births in 1/2 of US states.

“There isn’t enough young people working in supply chain”...https://lnkd.in/gMqxdxfr Note, there are not enough young people in general. Last year, deaths exceeded births in 1/2 of US states. Michigan’s young population has shrunk the MOST at -14%. Birth rates have plunged in states where the 0-25 population is shrinking. What does the decline of young people mean to US industries?...https://lnkd.in/geyWT2iH From Sime: Econ 101 says you cannot raise the standard of living unless...

42 pages of salary data, the trend is good. On avg, SCM & logistics pros are making $126,215 in 2022, an increase from $112,779 in 2021, on par w/ 2020’s avg of $126,475. The median salary in 2022 is now $108,000. Another common theme: People want more money & rewarding work (not paperwork).

42 pages of salary data, the trend is good. On avg, SCM & logistics pros are making $126,215 in 2022, an increase from $112,779 in 2021, on par w/ 2020's avg of $126,475. The median salary in 2022 is now $108,000. Another common theme: People want more money & rewarding work (not paperwork). https://lnkd.in/g7BwX84c. Salaries per DC Velocity: 2022 https://lnkd.in/gESQFNZa vs 2021 https://lnkd.in/gW-U-KHK vs 2020 https://lnkd.in/gJquYyT4 Salaries per ASCM $: 2022 https://lnkd.in/gtYC5Cnw vs 2021 https://lnkd.in/gpMvehY5 vs 2020 https://lnkd.in/gcsrX6tr "The demand for logistics...

WSJ: U.S. suppliers’ price increases picked up (11.3%!) in June & remained near historic highs. Has Strategic Cost Mgmt (i.e., Price Analysis) become a lost art? Will you be ready when your supplier asks for a price increase?

WSJ: U.S. suppliers’ price increases picked up (11.3%!) in June & remained near historic highs. https://lnkd.in/g_pFJ_QH. Has Strategic Cost Mgmt (i.e., Price Analysis) become a lost art? Will you be ready when your supplier asks for a price increase? I have asked a lot of SCM managers how they “prepare” to negotiate price increase requests from their suppliers. In particular, I was curious about how and where they get their data...