Quickest way to six figures (supply chain management?!)

Quickest way to six figures (supply chain management?!)

Since so many people asked, here is a very long list of reputable pubs on Supply Chain Salary data: Global supply chain managers are the unsung heroes of companies who have to get products from A to B, on time, and on budget — and now across continents and time zones as well. The job calls for calm problem-solving ability, high-tech handiness, and diplomatic skill — a triple threat that’s...
How can SCM impact the bottom line?

How can SCM impact the bottom line?

First watch and make sure you understand these 3 parts and follow this handout: https://wmich.edu/supplychain/handout https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Gt71HxWvl4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4gdWY8IUaA&t=18s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RsxriBsEx4 Remember, ROI = profit margin * asset turnover rate (ATR).  ATR = sales/total assets and total assets = current assets + fixed assets, and current assets = inventory + accounts receivable + cash.  I keep telling my students if they can widen margins and/or increase ATR, then ROI will go up.  So,...
Supply chain certifications: I make my students do this during the first week of class

Supply chain certifications: I make my students do this during the first week of class

MEMORANDUM To:                   MGMT 280-0 STUDENTS From:              Dr. Sime (Sheema) Curkovic Date:               xxxxxx, 2021 Subject:          Next HW Assignment Due:                All email responses back to me and HW are due within one week of being sent out Assignment #2 - Most of you are ISM majors and will eventually pursue careers in supply management related fields (e.g., purchasing, operations, logistics, etc.).  There are different types of certification associated with the supply management...
How to set up the post script on your smart phones for email replies

How to set up the post script on your smart phones for email replies

I am noticing that several students and working professionals are responding to my emails via smart phones.  That is great and fine.  It is the roaring 2020s and your future employer will expect you to do the same.  However, it can be cumbersome to write emails on your phone that are clean and easy to read.  And sometimes, you try to write one word but another word appears that was...