Wow, as a supply chain professor that pushes data analytics on our students, I am trying to make se
Is a graduate certificate in supply chain management right for me? WMU Graduate Certificate Program in Supply Chain Management, details:
Is a graduate certificate in supply chain management right for me? https://lnkd.in/gcu8E2UN. W
Secretary Miguel A. Cardona called college rankings “a joke,” & took aim at selective colleges’ obsession w/ them. From me: Pay attention to what matters most- maybe not rankings…especially at the undergrad level.
More rankings…These Michigan colleges were ranked (congrats!): Albion College, Calvin University in
Should college grads negotiate a higher starting salary? Maybe, learn to negotiate.
Should college grads negotiate a higher starting salary? https://lnkd.in/gMJYNJkh. Maybe, lear
Secretary Miguel A. Cardona called college rankings “a joke,” & took aim at selective colleges’ obsession w/ them…I have been talking to high schoolers & the parents also appear to be too focused on rankings.
Secretary Miguel A. Cardona called college rankings “a joke,” & took aim at selective colleges’
Is Python a must-have skill in the supply chain? How much Python do I need? I had a manager ask:
Is Python a must-have skill in the supply chain? https://lnkd.in/dcEJuZJX. How much Python do
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) has many applications. A quick job search on LinkedIn shows > 30,000 jobs in supply chain where RISK is a major job function.
FMEA has many applications. A quick job search on LinkedIn shows > 30,000 jobs in supply chain w
Google claims it has developed a revolutionary quantum computer that is able to make “instant” calculations, & that current supercomputers would take roughly 47 years to complete these calculations. Also, Intel Announces Its Newest Silicon-Based Quantum Chip…
McKinsey Technology Trends Outlook 2023 (see #10): https://lnkd.in/gXM-6-RX.
Quantum Co
Employers: WMU Supply Chain & Food Marketing Career Fair is Oct. 9th. EVERY student from every university is welcome to attend. Let the best student win.
Employers: WMU Supply Chain & Food Marketing Career Fair is Oct. 9th. Register at: https:/
Common theme: BIG DATA is not going away, BUT one must understand why/when certain data formats create more value. Many of our supply chain students get a minor in Business Analytics & we actually teach a variant of Wide/Small data called Association Analysis (our Business Data Mining class).
Common theme: BIG DATA is not going away, BUT one must understand why/when certain data formats cre
Our SCM students take LAW 4860 so that they can learn the terms & conditions associated with buyer-supplier contracts. The instructors are actual lawyers & they customize the class for SCM students.
I used to pack Contract Management into one class during the 1990s. My slide deck from the past:Sim
WMU supply chain grads from 2022 have a median wage range of $65-$75,000.
Through WMU’s 2021–22 Post-graduation Activity Survey of graduates (bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral
ISM: The Supply Management Certification for Students.
The Supply Management Certification for Students. “The Associate Professional in Supply Management
Here is my slide deck on Negotiation from the 1990s. I used to pack this into one class. Now, every WMU Supply Chain major has to take an entire course on Global Negotiation. Why? Industry asked us to. It is our fastest growing class.
Here is my slide deck on Negotiation from the 1990s. Here is a copy:Sime Curkovic on LinkedIn: Stud
Great time to be a supply chain student. Deloitte expects U.S. manufacturers to have 2.1M unfilled jobs by 2030, & the BLS is projecting that logistics employment will grow by 7% annually through 2026.
Great time to be a supply chain student. Deloitte expects U.S. manufacturers to have 2.1M unfilled
Great time to be a supply chain student: Avg Salary by Education…
Great time to be a supply chain student: Avg Salary by Education…“Education can greatly influence a
“Michigan has rapidly emerged as the overall national leader in EV & battery development & mfg investments, w/ more than $14B committed by companies in 2022 alone…” Also, Michigan #10:
“Michigan has rapidly emerged as the overall national leader in EV & battery development &
Will AI really kill the tools we teach like Excel? Would you trust the developer who built your software with a 3rd party code generation tool? Maybe. We are not going to stop teaching Excel in very sophisticated ways.
Will AI really kill the tools we teach like Excel?Would you trust the developer who built your soft
Comprehensive research on supplier selection in procurement is critical. It helps make informed decisions that align with organizational strategies, ensures high-quality and cost-effective sourcing, and minimizes supply chain RISKS.
FYI: more of my old school teaching material. My overhead transparencies from the 90s are NOT avail
Salary update: WMU supply chain grads have a median wage range of…$65-$75K. WMU SCM (Job ready, Day one): 2nd in technology (SoftwareAdvice); 2nd in global talent (SCM World); U.S. Top 20 & highest in Michigan (Gartner 2022). “Students who are able to build strong relationships with professors are far more likely to find engaging work after graduation.”
Salary update: WMU supply chain grads have a median wage range of…$65-$75K. WMU SCM (Job ready, Day
It might be time for price risk sharing in buyer-supplier relationships – “Cost recovery mechanisms should not be judged in isolation. Inflation-driven cost increases & adjustments need to be addressed in a timely manner that is consistent, tested, & institutionalized & supported by OEM & supplier cost reduction efforts.”
70% of new supplier agreements contain inflation driven economic adjustment clauses with the use of
LinkedIn is a Top 20 global website (1.6B visits/month) – Students looking for internships/jobs: I actually have employers tell me they will NOT consider a student if they do NOT have a strong professional LinkedIn presence…How to effectively join LinkedIn.
Most employers will not even look at your resume if it looks like a lazy effort. Aesthetics matter!
“Michigan’s colleges and universities suffered enrollment drops four times steeper than the nation as a whole this year…” Also: Michigan has appointed the first Chief Growth Officer in the nation:
“Michigan’s colleges and universities suffered enrollment drops four times steeper than the nation
Supply Chain Manager Salary: Your 2023 Guide (from coursera) – Note, most sources are from Glassdoor. Factors that impact supply chain manager salaries:
Supply Chain Manager Salary: Your 2023 Guide (from coursera): https://lnkd.in/grxANayH. Note, most
One more time on this 45 page Supply Chain Salary report from ASCM…Nice summary: https://lnkd.in/dTneTGgw. “Supply chain professionals are making an average of nearly $30,000 more per year than the average American, and are generally happy in their careers, according to data included in a new report released this morning by the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM).”
One more time on this 45 page Supply Chain Salary report from ASCM...Nice summary: https://lnk
If you look at this 2020-2030 job growth chart closely, all things supply chain related scored VERY well (i.e., operations & logistics). Basically, we are going to see 20-30% growth in SCM jobs over the next decade.
If you look at this 2020-2030 job growth chart closely, all things supply chain related scored VERY
Indeed has material on supply chain careers…70 Job Titles in Supply Chain (w/ Avg Salary): https://lnkd.in/gUAk4SPG. 11 Benefits of SCM Careers: https://lnkd.in/gXG9EkEF. What Does a Supply Chain Manager Do? https://lnkd.in/gFxhqH2m.
Indeed has material on supply chain careers...70 Job Titles in Supply Chain (w/ Avg Salary): https:
Over 25,000 jobs on LinkedIn w/ Indirect Procurement built into the job description?
Over 25,000 jobs on LinkedIn w/ Indirect Procurement built into the job description? https://l
I encourage my Supply Chain majors to minor in Accounting (rather than Finance). College Accounting (i.e., Cost & Managerial) to me feels like Supply Chain Finance.
I encourage my Supply Chain majors to minor in Accounting (rather than Finance). College Accounting
How To Write A Professional Email That Boosts Your Credibility: 4 Tips…4.3 billion people use email daily…In addition, 300 billion emails are sent each day, w/ about 127 emails sent per person.” On avg, professionals spend 28% of their workday just reading & writing emails, which amounts to an unbelievable 2.6 hours & 120 messages received every day (in SCM it’s way more).
How To Write A Professional Email That Boosts Your Credibility: 4 Tipshttps://lnkd.in/gy2y4x2Y. “…4
Based on the feedback received from students, they are interested in learning about all 3 areas & found them helpful during their job search. However, it is not possible to talk about both Tableau & Power BI visualization because of the time limitation.
Should we teach Tableau or Power BI or both? In our CIS 3640 class (which is req’d in our Business
AI will have a great impact on SCM. However, one thing often not mentioned is the attitude of hiring managers, as many do not have a full understanding of the AI skill sets of graduating students.
AI will have a great impact on SCM. However, one thing often not mentioned is the attitude of hirin
While the overall number of U.S. patents is lower than China’s, it is possible that the quality and impact of these patents is higher, thus the lead may not be as large as it appears?
"Every year, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) releases their Most Innovative Companies ranking.
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US visa process for international students made simple and study abroad opportunities to more accessible…
I have so many world class international students that are very hungry for American professional wo
So high schoolers are saying college is NOT worth it…“The % of students who say college “isn’t worth it” has grown from 8% in 2019 to 17% in 2021 & 20% in 2023.”
So high schoolers are saying college is NOT worth it…“The % of students who say college “isn’t
“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.”
"Students who are able to build strong relationships with professors are far more likely to find en
Another incremental step or innovation leap? Notice the reference to Supply Chain Management…”for certain applications, such as artificial intelligence, LOGISTICS planning, chemical simulation and encryption, quantum computing promises to be a game-changer.”
Another incremental step or innovation leap? Notice the reference to Supply Chain Management…”for c
“The number of US job postings for supply chain managers on LinkedIn more than doubled between 2019 & 2022, according to data shared w/ the Financial Times.” The U.S. supply chain accounts for 37% of all domestic jobs, according to the Harvard Business Review.
"The number of US job postings for supply chain managers on LinkedIn more than doubled between 2019
“85% of Gen Z job seekers say their top priority is finding stability…w/ good benefits & a high starting salary ranking as their 2nd & 3rd.” So, why do they actually leave?…
Great read & post: “85% of Gen Z job seekers say their top priority is finding stability…w/ goo
BIG DATA is not going away, BUT one must understand why/when certain data formats create more value.
Common theme in the WEF report:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sime-curkovic-61617a115_common-t
My students asked for a summer reading list (if they would just read the syllabus). People that read a lot make more $ (2.3x more?!).
My students asked for a summer reading list (if they would just read the syllabus). People that rea
The construction of new US factories is hitting unprecedented levels
KEY POINTS:· A new “reshoring” trend is set to upend global supply chains as firms look to so
For tons of Supply Chain salary data & a complete copy of the 2023 ASCM/APICS salary report, see:
Nice SCM salary report summary: https://lnkd.in/dTneTGgw. “Supply chain professionals are maki
Students (warning): Numerous businesses nowadays employ software & AI-based screening instruments for the preliminary review of resumes.
Students (warning): Numerous businesses nowadays employ software & AI-based screening instrumen
How To Become A Supply Chain Manager:…
How To Become A Supply Chain Manager: Salary, Education Requirements And Job Growth: https://l
Students/Parents: Which college majors pay off? Is graduate school a golden goose or a money pit?
Some potential roles include the following.
Earning A Supply Chain Management Degree: What To Kn
Future of jobs 2023: These are the most in-demand skills now — & beyond: “AI & big data are among the core skills for 2027.”
Future of jobs 2023: These are the most in-demand skills now — & beyond: “AI & big data are
Are Supply Chain professionals using ArcGIS Pro technology? Do you think our SCM students should learn this? ArcGIS is a technology that can help companies manage risk.
Are Supply Chain professionals using ArcGIS Pro technology? Do you think our SCM students should le
The U.S. supply chain accounts for 37% of all domestic jobs…
“Payscale reports as of Jan 2023 that the avg annual salary for SCM managers is around $85K. Entry-
Tableau versus Power BI: We have a Business Analytics minor for our SCM students & employers definitely lean towards 1 or the other (but it appears to be evenly split). Either way, I think both are here to stay.
Tableau versus Power BI: We have a Business Analytics minor for our SCM students & employers de