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Click here for access to the research paper for this blog Another research paper that goes along with this blog This study examines relationships among (1) the extent of use of 10 quality-related action programs, (2) performance on 8 quality dimensions, and (3) 6 measures of firm performance.  The focus is on the automotive supply industry.  The results show that, first, usage of each of the 10 action programs is...

Full access to research paper, just click here Many of the espoused criticisms of quality standards such as ISO 9000 by managers seem valid on the surface but may actually mask an underlying strategic position of an organization. Our study attempts to demonstrate that companies who fully integrate a QMS can reap significant benefits internal and externally in terms of quality assurance.  Quality standards such as ISO 9000 do not...

Our research examined the value of advanced manufacturing technology (AMT) supplier support by testing a structural model that relates need for support with actual support received, and the impact of that support on implementation, operational and business success. Current research is expanded by simultaneously testing the relationship between these factors in a single model. The recent adoption of a specific subset of AMT was the unit of analysis. The proposed...

Here is a copy of the paper, it has over 10,000 reads Here is a complete risk case study paper we did w/ Steelcase Supply chain risk management (SCRM) is a key component of not only supply success but firm success as well.  Supply chain risks can be mitigated to a great extent by the qualification and selection of the appropriate supplier.  The purpose of this study was to identify...

Curkovic and alumni create new global industry standard https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Avyihs_oBo When global consulting firm COPC Inc. planned the development of standards for indirect procurement, industry executives responsible for organizations were asked to participate on the project. Many of those executives were Business Broncos. And, when COPC identified the need for academic leadership for the project, it tapped resources from the Center for Integrated Supply Management and Dr. Sime Curkovic, Valluzo Faculty...

As a student you are representing your university to all employers. Misrepresentations or inaccuracies concerning your qualifications on your resume or within your online profile are a serious violation of most schools' recruiting standards and could result in your loss of access to all of their placement related services. Here are examples... Misrepresentation Students are required to present themselves truthfully and ethically to employers, the University, and Career Services. GPA’s,...

Careers in Purchasing and Supply Management Average Salaries (this is actually a few years old so the current numbers are even bigger) The Institute for Supply Management™ (ISM) surveyed supply management professionals during January and February to determine average salaries in the supply management profession. This report presents summary results of the survey that is based upon salaries earned during the calendar year. A full report is available to ISM...

I am very comfortable in saying Python and R are the two most popular languages in analytics, but I think Python prevails. Python is a nice tool for statistics, machine learning and data mining. Most students that are learning Python for data analysis are likley learning in the Jupyter environment. This combination offers a wealth of data analysis and visualization tools, which are covered in our CIS 2650 (Data Analytics)...

I would say very very little coding. Our Business Anaytics minor does require a Python class, but I would not call it a coding class, far from it.   This describes our Python class (CIS 2650): CIS 2650 is not just a "Python" class, but instead a Python class for analytics (big difference). In a traditional Python class, people teach Python straight for the whole semester with tons of syntax, data structure, software development, etc. That type of class is mostly designed...

Why was the WMU ISM supply chain program ranked 2nd in SCM technology by SoftwareAdvice?Answer: Because our students minor in Business Analytics* *(e.g., big data/predictive analytics, database management, data mining, project management, SQL, Python, PMO, Tableau, Power BI, etc.) CIS 2640 - Applied Analytics Foundations This is the first business analytics course designed to give students comprehensive skills and in- depth knowledge to summarize, filter, present, transform and analyze business...