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I get this kind of email over and over and over... Subject: That darn CIS 2640 class!!! Hello Sime, I'm one of your former students I just graduated in August and I just wanted to let you know I just got hired at a company called Topco. They're a privately member-owned large distribution center and I will be doing supply chain analysis for them. Just wanted to make sure you keep encouraging ISM students to take CIS 2640 if it wasn't for that class I would not have got the job. Thanks for everything you're doing for the program and I hope you have a great day! Neil xxxxx ****************************************************** Another one... Hi Sime, I wanted to reach out to let you know that I have received a couple job offers! One that I really am leaning toward taking is a Inventory Analyst role with xxxxx in Minneapolis. They have offered me $58,000 a year and $3,000 to help me relocate. I think it is a great offer but do you think I should negotiate the pay at all? Also for any ISM students thinking about the business analytics minor please stress to them the importance of it. In every interview I have had they are very impressed with it and really want new hires to be comfortable with Excel. For xxxx they told me it was one of the things that helped me stand out against other candidates and they think it will help me be able to do anything within the position. Thank you! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx *************************************************************** Another one... Hello Dr. Chen, I would like to thank you for a wonderful semester! I learned a great amount and its already transitioning into the business world! I just got done with a Skype call with Steelcase that was strictly focused on excel skills you taught me this year! Its exciting to see such a quick turnaround and application of the knowledge from your class! I hope that the rest of finals week goes well, and that you have a relaxing summer! Regards and Bronco Pride, xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ************************************************************** Another one...this was an article on the HCOB website...it made Nathan famous... Gamifying Travel at Intuit Supply chain professionals, expert at improving processes and reducing costs, fill roles in a variety of areas leading and supporting initiatives that help the bottom line. As a new analyst at business and financial software giant Intuit, Nathan Henckel, B.B.A.’17, teamed up with three other Intuit employees to pitch a way to reduce employee travel costs that would benefit both the company and the employee. The team created a gamification process where employees earn rewards with the “Price to Beat” plan. “In order to pitch a program like this, we had to the have the data and a program to back our idea,” says Henckel. “This was my part of the project. I created an algorithm using Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications programing language that analyzes Intuit’s historic and real-time travel data and generates a price to beat for the specific route the user was seeking.” Using the company’s travel booking system, employees can “Beat the Price” generated by Henckel’s algorithm and receive half of any savings in their next paycheck. In order to deploy a program where Intuit provides cash incentives to employees, the group presented their invention and explained the algorithm to Intuit’s chief marketing officer. “Following our presentation, he advocated to senior management for the deployment of this program as a pilot to approximately 1,000 intuit employees,” says Henckel, who credits his time in the Haworth College of Business with sharpening his knowledge of data analytics as well as his communication skills so that he could effectively present information and data about the project in a way that is meaningful. “The business analytics skills and effective communication techniques I learned as a WMU student are put to use every day,” says Henckel. “As a sourcing analyst, my day-to-day responsibilities include deriving insights from data and effectively communicating those insights to our leaders. While a student at WMU, I took multiple courses that prepared me for the role that I am in now.” To date, the travel game has generated $40,000 in savings and has been received very well by Intuit employees. “The primary goal of this project and pilot was to show savings for the company as a result of the incentive based travel program, and we accomplished that.” The team is now looking at expanding the pilot. Excited about his position at Intuit and the opportunity to develop his skills for the future, Henckel anticipates his chosen field will change often. “In today’s world, more and more roles and tasks are being completed programmatically and with artificial intelligence and machine learning,” he says. “As a result, the roles of traditional sourcing professionals and analysts could be quickly changing directions. At Intuit, we employ the top software engineers in the world, which makes it the perfect place to further develop skills such as Python and other programming languages. I have already seen my skills pay off with the creation of our travel gamification algorithm using visual basic.” Henckel’s path to Intuit began as a sophomore student participating in the introductory integrated supply management course taught by Dr. Sime Curkovic, professor of management. “I think back to that course and how much passion and thought went into that class,” says Henckel. “After being exposed to the excitement and rigor of the course and the ISM program, I knew this was the field I wanted to pursue.” Henckel went on to participate in the ISM program’s Bronco Force initiative where he helped develop a scorecard for a manufacturing firm in southwest Michigan. “This hands on experience, as well as the fact that students earned a LSS Green Belt as part of Bronco Force, helped me land my first summer internship at Brunswick Corporation in Chicago.” As an indirect sourcing co-op at Brunswick, Henckel performed heavy data analytics and assisted in corporate travel and ocean freight bids. He later landed a co-op with GAST Manufacturing “where I finally got to put the manufacturing engineering knowledge ISM students gain to good use. This experience was substantial for developing my business acumen in a fast-paced setting and honed my ability to effectively communicate and negotiate.” When Henckel was approaching graduation, Curkovic talked about the business and culture of Intuit, and Henckel was intrigued. After some research, he applied for a position in San Diego. After several phone interviews, he was invited to a case interview, and the next day had the job. “The opportunity to move out to San Diego and work for such a progressive company was a career-defining move, and I couldn’t have done it without Western’s ISM program,” adds Henckel. ************************ One more... Dr. xxxxxx- Following up on our conversation from earlier, I wanted to say again how much CIS 2640 has already helped me with my career. I took the class this past spring with Dan Miller, and the timing could not have worked out any better. I went right into a summer internship at xxxxx Systems (a third party logistics provider) as a logistics analyst intern. My excel skills coming out of CIS 1020 were rudimentary, and I would have struggled if that had been my only excel experience. With 2640, I was able to immediately begin cost savings analysis of freight pay data by using pivot tables, vlookups (I’m excited to begin using xlookups), index match, paste values, text formulas and other general excel workflow best practices that are taught. I spent a lot of my time this summer cleaning data, and the industry experience stacked really well on top of the classroom experience to help me use my time as efficiently as possible. The curriculum was spot on. I can’t imagine not taking this class, as it would be much more difficult to stand out in interviews and the workplace. I recommend the Business Analytics minor to everyone I know because of it. This semester I am tutoring for 2640 at the Dallas Rauker Center, and feel very confident after my combination of classroom success and workplace application. I’d appreciate if you could let the CIS team know that in my opinion, the content is spot on, and that we should to as much as we can to offer the class to as many students as possible. Best, xxxxxxx Western Michigan University Integrated Supply Management | May 2021

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My first SCM job was very tactical and has been replaced by technology and automation. Over half of our SCM students also minor in Business Analytics (e.g., big data/analytics, database management, data mining, project management, SQL, Python, PMO, Tableau, Power BI). We try to not only teach them how to use the technology, but also create the technology. Also, we gradually shifted our curriculum towards developing strategic skill sets (rather than tactical) combined with soft skills (i.e., problem solving, leadership, negotiation, project management, etc.). Others include: 1) Gather and organize information about the problem to be solved or the procedure to be improved. 2) Interview personnel and conduct onsite observations to determine the methods, equipment, and personnel that will be needed. 3) Analyze financial and other data, including revenue, expenditure, and employment reports. 4) Develop solutions or alternative practices. 5) Recommend new systems, procedures, or organizational changes 6) Make recommendations to management through presentations or written reports. 7) Confer with managers to ensure changes are working. So, future SCM managers will need to become consultants to their own organization. They in essence will evolve into management analysts in a niche area (SCM), but they will also need a strong general business acumen. Note, employment of management analysts is projected to grow 14 percent from 2020 to 2028, much faster than the average for all occupations. The average growth rate for all occupations is 5 percent. Demand for the services of these workers should grow as organizations continue to seek ways to improve efficiency and control costs (SCM centered, not always, but often enough to justify majoring in it). The median annual wage for these types of skill sets was $83,610 in 2018. The median annual wage for all workers was $38,640. Point very well taken though, use/create the technology to do your job better or the technology will take your job. Thank you.

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From Professor Sime: If I was 25 and just came off of a job rotation in a full time role, I would start thinking about a graduate degree (assuming I had an undergrad degree in SCM with already a strong data analytics foundation via a Business Analytics minor). Of course, do what is rewarded in the culture of your organization. Look at your boss’s resume and your boss’ boss’ resume. In general, I would not do a general MBA or even an MBA with a general SCM concentration. I like certifications associated with ISM, APICS/ASCM, CSCMP, etc., but I suspect that I would not actually learn much from the process of getting certified. These certs however would externally validate me a SCM subject matter expert and that is worth a lot in industry. However, I would get a graduate degree in something that is quicker than the traditional 12 classes (i.e., a mini MBA or MS degree). I would also get it in something I am weak in and is likely to be important. So as of 2021, what would I do? I would do something like a mini MBA (9 classes, not 12) at Rutgers (high profile SCM school, great brand) in “Digital” Supply Chain Management. Note, their mini MBA has an entire course dedicated to SCM Finance. Good luck climbing up the corporate ladder if you cannot talk to your CFO. I like SCM Finance so much, I encourage my students to get a graduate degree in Finance if they already have world class technology skills. The “Digital” transformation is getting VERY popular these days. We have heard of Industry 4.0, but in reality it is Supply Chain 4.0, because nothing happens without the supply chain HEAVILY involved. For digitization to work, manual processes have to be digitized/automated and eventually analyzed. That is what companies are doing right now. Converting manual to digitized versions requires someone with a good knowledge on systems analysis and design, data storage and information retrieval. These are the topics usually covered in IT/CIS/CS majors. A lot of companies have gone past this stage, but they are facing the next problem - data analysis. Data are collected, but no one knows what to do with it. That’s where our Business Analytics minor comes in as an undergrad. If you lack these skills, go get your MS in Data Analytics before you miss the boat. These skills would include: big data/analytics, database management, data mining, project management, SQL, Python, PMO, Tableau, Power BI, etc. Fortunately, most of my undergrads walk away with these skills. Just like AI, the boundaries of what is and what is not Industry 4.0 (supply chain 4.0, digital transformation, digitized supply chain, etc.) is quite blurry. These days any product with even a tiny element of AI/ML is claimed to be an AI product. As a new field like supply chain digitization evolves, people are still trying to figure out the essential components that characterize it. This is the reason that people offer certificates in digital supply chain in all kinds of flavor. For example, Rutgers takes a high-level managerial approach, Missouri S&T takes an ERP+BI+PM approach, and NUS takes an analytics+strategic planning approach. One issue with the mini MBA in the Digital Supply Chain at Rutgers is not their high level managerial approach per se, but perhaps the usefulness on what they predict will be super useful. They could be wrong for example on dedicating an entire course to Robotic Process Automation. This reminds me a lot about the Business Process Reengineering or Business Process Automation course that people used to offer years ago. On RPA for example,… • Will there be a continuous or frequent demand for RPA at a company? • Will new RPA need to be created or existing RPA need to be tuned often? • What kind of robots are involved? Consumer robots, manufacturing robots, or a mixture of both? • Will the course need to teach realistic applications or BPR? What technologies? What kind of robots and for what purpose? If the answer is no and no to the first two questions, the skills will likely be taught and then forgotten. This is not to say that there is no environment that needs a constant or frequent RPA design and tuning, but I wonder what kind of environment that would be and how much a company would sustain doing that for long. If the RPA is done once in a few years for example, I am not sure of the utility/usefulness of such a graduate course other than showing people that they are teaching leading-edge topics. In conclusion, get a graduate degree because the data says it will make you more successful (in general). I would do it in something that you are bad at and will be very important. SCM Finance will always be important. In the near term, Industry 4.0, Supply Chain 4.0, and Supply Chain Digitization will transform SCM orgs and the skill sets required of them.

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Tips/advice from this college professor (aka, educated idiot): 1. Read. People that read a lot make more $ (2.3 times more?!) lnkd.in/ggBDzJrp 2. Learn the job saving technology. lnkd.in/eu7ANq6 lnkd.in/gE3wp6JU 3. Learn to interview well. lnkd.in/ePzz3NG and lnkd.in/eZgTxWc How to prep for virtual career fairs: lnkd.in/evKd-VzQ Being job ready… lnkd.in/ed-ZfanD 4. Learn to negotiate ($). lnkd.in/gMJYNJkh and lnkd.in/guTUcvdu 5. Learn to network & use LinkedIn. lnkd.in/gPZPQtqR lnkd.in/dAwyTUy lnkd.in/gFa3iCsg 6. Delay graduation for experience. lnkd.in/ewKu7b_X 7. Learn to problem solve - lnkd.in/eWaJ8q2 lnkd.in/gSVTKmwC 8. Double Major? lnkd.in/gAViGTVG lnkd.in/gqAE9u8W 9. Get a grad degree? Earn $3M more than someone w/ only a bachelor’s degree. lnkd.in/g5FY5aty lnkd.in/gA9KH-Ff 10. Job rotations? lnkd.in/ervskG5 11. 10 college majors that earn the most money: lnkd.in/gcSqXwyJ & lnkd.in/gEXGmFfU. 12. Free tool for calculating degree ROI: lnkd.in/gEPwNSTJ lnkd.in/gsKyJ9rn 13. Get certified as a subject matter expert: lnkd.in/g3yfkvQr lnkd.in/gVbQV2q7 14. Learn to talk CFO talk: lnkd.in/gtve9xTM Recent WMU SCM student success stories… 1. Finding a team: Dylan Sing’s future in supply chain management Dylan Sing is a team player as a student athlete on the WMU men's soccer team and as a supply chain management major. lnkd.in/ggqPmMyw 2. Integrated supply management student wins prestigious scholarship. Madison Dober excels as a woman in the supply chain field, winning a scholarship from the Transportation Club of Detroit. lnkd.in/d5UEQVJV 3. Pursuing career in supply chain management is a slam dunk for Megan Wagner. Junior Bronco basketball player and integrated supply management major Megan Wagner is making the most of her time in college. lnkd.in/dBiNSWbC 4. Women in supply chain receive expert professional development from one of their own. This summer a group of women majoring in integrated supply management participated in a 6-week professional development class facilitated by WMU supply chain graduate, Trisha Terns. lnkd.in/gKu9XcVy 5. Leading the way with Lean Six Sigma: WMU students earn certification. Students in several process management courses earned their Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certifications, demonstrating their commitment to continuous improvement and ability to become business leaders before graduation. lnkd.in/g2VDbEPx 6. Supply chain spotlight: Industry insight and problem solving put to the test. lnkd.in/gxm-T4Xz 7. WMU supply chain program named top program for 13th straight year. lnkd.in/g4Ch_qxY 8. Jessy Mutombo: Going the extra mile lnkd.in/gU_Mag6i 9. Presidential Scholar, MIRANDA MCNIVEN. lnkd.in/gFG75HSJ 10. Two WMU ISM students, Madison Dober and Alexandra Henson, have been honored with a scholarship from Achieving Women’s Excellence in Supply Chain Operations, Management and Education (AWESOME). lnkd.in/g4VyPcUq #supplychain simecurkovic.com

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My contact info: Sample Lectures & Should You Major in Supply Chain Management? wmich.edu/supplychain/academics/lectures Dr. Sime (Sheema) Curkovic, Ph.D., Professor, Operations/Supply Chain Pat Daugherty Supply Chain & Lee Honors College Fellow Associate Director, Center for Integrated Supply Mgmt Western Michigan University, Haworth College of Business Schneider Hall Room 3246, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5429 Tel.: [phone]; E-Mail: [e-mail] "Better, faster, cheaper"; www.wmich.edu/supplychain "WMU Integrated Supply Management (ISM)...Nation's best undergraduate SCM program (Gartner 2014); 2nd in SCM technology (SoftwareAdvice 2015); 2nd in top global SCM talent (SCM World 2017) Vitae: wmich.edu/supplychain/directory/curkovic

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WMU ISM compared to other programs: The ISM Program’s curriculum is unique. There are more supply management courses in WMU’s ISM major than other well-known programs: WMU ISM Program Major Credit Hours Integrated Supply Management, WMU 43 (twice as many classes compared to other programs)… Supply Chain Management, Arizona State University 21 Supply Chain Management, Michigan State University 18 Supply Chain Management, Penn State University 24 Supply Chain Management, University of Texas, Austin 21 This gives ISM graduates a significant advantage in the job market and the workplace. Background on the WMU ISM Programs: The integrated supply management major was launched in September 1992. Developed initially by two faculty members from the Haworth College of Business and one from the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, the curriculum design was based on an extensive study. Industry professionals from over 30 corporations took the lead in defining the curriculum since they would be hiring the “products.” Participants helped pair existing courses with three new courses created specifically for the major. WMU’s ISM program has continued to grow since the first two ISM students graduated in the spring of 1993. Today, over 100 students graduate from the program annually. These graduates are “job ready” day one, often for positions above entry level. Many students begin their senior year with multiple job offers in hand. The unique curriculum of the ISM program is the result of integrating supply chain, information technology, continuous improvement and engineering curriculum from five departments across two colleges. Curriculum includes 13 supply-chain-specific courses (43 credits)-more than other well-known programs. Required courses include one dedicated to learning ERP systems and processes by using SAP. All students take Try-Z, an intensive, three-day capstone course in which student teams use Deming’s Plan-Do-Act management cycle. ISM majors are required to obtain professional work experience, such as internships, prior to graduation. Students have an opportunity to obtain a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt by completing an industry project using DMAIC. As of 2019, close to half of ISM majors are Business Analytics Minors (e.g., big data/analytics, database management, data mining, project management, etc.)

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Subject: Read: Yes, delay graduation for work experience (it is a deal breaker)! Students: Most good paying jobs are highly specialized (e.g., purchasing, operations, and logistics). Your degrees are highly specialized but you also have to get good practical work experience related to what you are majoring in. Quite simply, students without work experience in their major do not get good jobs in their major. That means you have to make getting an internship one of your top priorities while in school. You have to do this even if it means delaying graduation. The delay will pay for itself in terms of starting salary and future advancement opportunities (because of what you learned during the internship and what you brought into your full-time job because of the internship). Pasted below is some feedback from a manager that thinks WMU students are less inclined to delay graduation for great work experience. I think his points are somewhat exaggerated, but I just wanted to reiterate the importance of getting work experience related to what you are majoring in. I am currently working with a handful of WMU ISM graduates that are unemployed. What do they have in common? Low GPAs and no work experience. Again, please know that I am not judging. I just want the very best for you. Thank you. Sime *************************** ISM Students (here is an email from a manager): As a bit of feedback, we always seem to have trouble convincing students from WMU that taking a semester off school and working for a large company is "okay". They tend to want to stay in school straight through and graduate in 4 yrs. In my opinion, times have changed, and a student absolutely needs to have some co-op work experience on their resume in order to land a good job in the area of Supply Chain. A summer internship (around 3 months) is just not enough anymore, and more and more companies are moving away from programs like that, and moving to full-semester type co-op positions. I am not certain what WMU's position is on students taking a semester off to relocate and complete a full semester co-op term. Do you have conversations with students about that topic? We primarily work with Bowling Green State Univ.'s Supply Chain program. They seem to help convince students to take a semester off, as the experience gained cannot be matched. This way, when students are interviewing, they are already expecting to take a semester off. Sometimes, at WMU, students seem shocked and uncomfortable about taking that semester off. All in all, we have still had some great co-ops from WMU, and we will continue to look to fill our positions with WMU students. Do you agree? Thank you. Sime

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Anaconda + Jupyter Notebook + Python + visualization libraries Business Analytics, > 1/2 of our Supply Chain majors are BA minors, why? lnkd.in/eqiqSMRb The following CIS courses in BA minor:: CIS 1020 (Business Computing), CIS 2640 (Business Analysis & Reporting), CIS 2650 (Programming for Data Analytics), CIS 3640 (Business Analytics), & CIS 4640 (Business Data Mining). First, 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 for CIS majors. What we do is different. It is Python in a popular analytics platform (more technically speaking, it is Python in Jupyter, which is an analytics platform that data science & business analytics programs do). You will be glad to hear that (Anaconda+Jupyter Notebook+Python+visualization libraries) is what we have been teaching in CIS 2650 since the course was created. We have no plan to change it unless industry tells us otherwise. Agreed? The reason for this design is the following: · We studied the top skills in analytics jobs & Python was among the top skills. lnkd.in/e6r8_KBy lnkd.in/e7xyUYGs · The visualization libraries in Python can produce the kind of visualizations not available in Tableau & Power BI. Students will be able to differentiate themselves from other schools. · Tableau & Power BI recently added Python or Python+Jupyter because certain Python analytics & visualization are not available in Tableau and Power BI. Using them together makes it a powerful analytics solution (e.g., the ability to transform visualization into implementable actions). Here are some examples: TabPy makes it possible to use Python scripts in Tableau calculated fields.: lnkd.in/eF67p-Jp PyCaret makes it possible to use machine learning in Tableau: lnkd.in/ebA9f3EH Python can create machine learning modules and create the visualization based on the predicated result. lnkd.in/esFizKPA lnkd.in/etTtk74H · All data scientists stress the importance of Python in analytics programs. Note, “data scientist” is one of the fastest growing career paths w/ escalating salaries because not enough people are good at this stuff. lnkd.in/e_22MKuC · Python are “R” are both number one & two in analytics, but Python is easier to learn compared to R. · Past experience in our SCM program shows that non-technical students are able to handle the content that we designed. · Python + Jupyter (or its variant) are used in Big Data (Hadoop, Microsoft Azure, Amazon AWS, etc.). It can also be used with/on SAP HANA, IoT, AI, Blockchain, & smart contracts to implement supply chain visibility, & other SC related solutions. lnkd.in/e4rmEJqF lnkd.in/e6Rmzpw

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Pasted below is some student self reported data on starting salary information and location (2019). The average from this sample is just under $63,000. That is very consistent with the average for the Gartner Top 20. So, our students get the same quality jobs as other ranked programs. And, you will notice most stay in MI. As it should be since our great state invented and is at the fore front of SCM. 62,000 Bluffton, Indiana 66,100 Peoria, IL 64,000 Lisle, Illinois 64,000 Greenville, OH 50,000 Kalamazoo MI 68,000 Three Rivers, MI 74,652 Warren, MI 60,336 TBD 65,000 Battle Creek/Grand Rapids 58,000 Kentwood 72,000 NYC 61,000 Sheboygan 80,000 Waterloo Canada 55,000 Auburn Hills 62,000 Jackson, MI 55,000 Chicago, IL 74,000 Warren, Michigan 57,000 Richland, MI 50,000 Bolingbrook 60,000 Mansfield, Ohio 55,000 Kalamazoo, Michigan 55000 Herndon VA 74,652 Warren 65,000 Battle Creek, Michigan 70,000 Southfield Michigan 62,000 50,000 Dallas, Texas 58,000 65,000 Burr Ridge IL 68,000 Chicago, IL 100% travel 57,000 Oak Brook, Illinois 68,000 Chicago, IL Some of the companies hiring our students: American Axle, Caterpillar, Navistar, Whirlpool, Zoetis, General Motors, John Deere, Kellogg, Steelcase, Loreal, Kohler, IDEX, Volkswagen, Eaton, GlobalTranz, Parker Hannifin, JB Hunt, Stryker, Werner, Textron, CNH, Huron Consulting Group, Ace Hardware

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JOB SECURITY: U.S. News & World Report recently predicted that supply chain jobs would expand by 25 percent within the next decade and identified supply chain as one of the “20 Best Business Jobs.” Supply chain management is also included in lists that rank top career fields for women during the next decade.

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Dear Students: I met with several managers at last year's career fair and I made the following observations. 1. Global skills are critical. For example, have you traveled and/or studied abroad? Do you speak a foreign language? Spring break in Mexico does not count. Do you have a passport or are you dumping that burden on a future employer? Paperwork for international students can be cumbersome, but it is worthwhile if the American pool is thin on global skills. Do you know how to schedule a flight? If your flight gets cancelled, do you know how to reschedule? Do you know which countries are in the European Union but not in the European Monetary Union? Do you know what the name of China's currency is? Stuff like that really resonates with managers. 2. Good employers with good jobs will make you take a drug test. They use a combination of urine and hair samples. Expect it for a full-time position, and do not be surprised for an internship. Your brain on drugs = unemployed. Once we had three students fail their drug test with the same company in the same month. Uggghhhhh. 3. Great employers with great jobs want a 3.0 GPA and above. There are jobs for students with under a 3.0 but the salary difference appears to be $10,000 (20%). You can add another $5,000-$10,000 in benefits lost also. It could take 3 promotions and 10 years to make up for that lost ground. 4. Get to know your major advisors/professors. I had numerous recruiters ask me about students and I did not know who they were. Approach your professors before you take a class with them. Also, you should meet with your full-time ISM academic advisor for 15-30 minutes every semester. Her name is Alyshia Norris. [e-mail] Alyshia (Norris) Garrett ISM Program Manager Office of Academic Advising and Admissions Haworth College of Business Western Michigan University [phone] 5. You have to have some work experience related to your major and the job you want. 6. They expect you to be in student organizations related to your major (e.g., APICS/ASCM, CSCMP, ISM, etc.). 7. You have to place your resume on Handshake. Several managers will not find you if you do not have your resume on Handshake. Or, they might find you but their HR person cannot approve an interview because they have a policy which requires them using career services. HR uses it as confirmation that you are a legitimate student. Hello All, Please see the first email blast to our supply chain students from the new and improved BroncoJOBS powered through Handshake. Students will need to be active on this system in order to receive job/internship email blasts as well as information regarding ISM Career Night and Business Career Day (and any other related/prep events). We would appreciate it if you would encourage your students to sign-up. Here's how: ___________________________________________________________________________ We are excited to announce that Western Michigan University has a new and improved BroncoJOBS system powered through Handshake . Activate your new BroncoJOBS account today by following these 3 simple steps: 1. Go to: wmich.joinhandshake.com/login Handshake wmich.joinhandshake.com You can sign in with your email address. (Students, please use your .edu address, if applicable.) 2. Select Bronco NetID Use your Western Michigan login credentials 3. Login using your Bronco NetID and password and follow the on-screen prompts activate your account Questions about how to use BroncoJOBS powered through Handshake? Check out our BroncoJOBS Frequently Asked Questions Need Help or W ant more information? Visit handshake.helpjuice.com for more information additional questions. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Do you have questions about or need assistance using the new BroncoJOBS powered by Handshake ? Visit or contact your career services office for assistance! The Career Center at Haworth College of Business 3020 Schneider Hall [phone] www.wmich.edu/business/career Zhang Career Center | Haworth College of Business ... www.wmich.edu 2015 Annual Report. Office hours. Monday - Friday 8 a.m - 5 p.m. Career Advising Spring 2017: Drop-in hours: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This message was written in the spirit of wishing you the best. Good luck and let me know if I can help. Thank you. Sime Resume suggestions: Should you use Word templates?... Hi Sime, It isn't that the Word templates are bad - we have just found that students sometimes don't take the time to really customize them and fit them to their needs. Basically if the employer knows it is a Word template and it isn't personalized the resume can seem canned and unoriginal. However, the templates could be a good launching point if they are really struggling with a format/template for their resume. Here is the section of our website on resumes: www.wmich.edu/business/career/resume Resumes | Haworth College of Business | Western Michigan ... www.wmich.edu Your resume is a critical document for your professional success, as it communicates your education, skills and experience. Keep your resume up-to-date by reviewing ... I love the keywords/buzzwords document - it helps student with not sounding so redundant (i.e. hard-working and motivated - we see those words WAY too much)! Also, here is our Career Development Guide that has some great examples: wmich.edu/sites/default/files/attachments/u91/2018/2018-20%20Career%20Development%20Guide-for-web.pdf WMU Career Development Guide - wmich.edu wmich.edu Shorten your ETA and accelerate your career in about 18 months’ time. As a quali˜ed candidate in our United Career Path Program, you’ll get trained, instruct others, and we’ll help you reach your 1,500 If all else fails, he can just Google templates/formats that he likes. He may have to create the template from scratch, but it is really a preference - there is no "right" or "wrong" per se. I have heard the new templates are easier to work with, but I remember when I toyed with the Word resumes templates they were hard to navigate and adjust/edit. Basically, it is not wrong - the content is the most important part. Customize, don't use canned or generic terms/jargon, use examples, and quantify :) Bottom line: You don't have to use the word templates. I would create the resume in Word and then save it as a PDF. Hope this helps! Cheers, Alaina Alaina Parker Tuohy, MPM | Employer Relations Specialist Zhang Career Center, Haworth College of Business Western Michigan University

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Dream Jobs: Six-Figure Salaries and a Bright Future by Louise Tutelian Seemingly every week, another publication or website comes out with its list of the "Best Jobs of the Year" or the "Hottest Careers," purporting to show the best fields to get into for job stability and earnings potential. The problem with many of these lists is that the jobs and careers on them often require years and years of training (see: biomedical engineer), offer an extremely small overall pool of jobs (see: meteorologist), or really don't pay all that well (see: home health aide). So we've put together a list of jobs that suffer from none of these disadvantages. Using statistics from the Bureau of Labor, salary sites, professional trade groups, and recruiters, we identified jobs that don't require more than two years of additional training to secure a position, have a reasonably large and growing number of overall jobs, and offer six-figure salaries to top earners in the field (generally, the top 10 percent of those employed). These, to our mind, are the true dream jobs. Global Supply Chain Manager!!!!! Salary for top earners: $135,100 Projected job growth: 10 percent by 2020 Additional training required: Transitioning into this field could take between six months for courses and up to two years to get a master's degree. Those with operations, purchasing, or logistics education and/or experience have the best chance of getting into this field. 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 hard to find. According to industry analysts, there is a growing shortage of these specialists as companies streamline and speed up every link in the chain to stay competitive. More info... Notice what happens to salaries as you get certified and get a graduate degree... 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 members in the Online Career Center. Some of the key result are listed here. Keep in mind that there are a variety of factors that determine the actual salary you may earn. Salaries vary based on such issues as business climate, work experience, industry, education, certification status, personal ambition, cost of living, and organization budget. Overall average for supply management profession $102,218 Average for those with five or fewer years of experience $ 69,350 (average for WMU ISM graduate is around $60K) 1. Average for those with BS/BA in business $ 99,490 2. Average for those with one or more credentials $102,498 3. Average for those with a Master's degree $123,090 Do you understand why the salaries got bigger in each line above? I am curious, what are your salary expectations during your career? I want some numbers please. Thank you. Sime

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Hello Students: Students should not change their official GPA for their resume. Instead, I recommend they calculate their GPA using the courses required (that counted toward) their major and also list their overall GPA. Also, a 2.96 GPA is not a 3.00 GPA. Then, they can list two GPAs on their resume: EDUCATION Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI Bachelor of Business Administration GPA: 2.96 Major: Integrated Supply Management GPA in Major: 3.?? Minor: General Business If an employer requests an official transcript be sent upon graduation, this could be labeled as "falsification of employment record" and as a result, an offer of employment can be revoked (if you round up your GPA). This has happened to a student who accepted employment with a bank. Because the bank's employment policy required a GPA of 3.0 or above, when they verified that the student graduated with less than a 3.0 and found that the student falsified a document during the employment process (resume), the offer was reneged. They said if the student would have disclosed the truth, they may have re-considered. But, they felt strongly they didn't want a banker who figured that number was "close enough." Thank you. Sime

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WMU ISM coursework: MGMT 2800-Intro to Supply Management MGMT 3200-Managing ERP Systems (SAP) MGMT 3810-Experiential Live Six-Sigma Lean Problem-Solving (DMAIC & A3) EDMM 3280-Quality Assurance and Control EDMM 1420-Engineering Graphics EDMM 1500/1501-Intro to Manufacturing/Processes and Materials in Manufacturing MKTG 3720-Sourcing and Purchasing MKTG 4630-Supply Chain Logistics MGMT 4640-Production Management and Control LAW 4840-International Business Law or LAW 4860-Marketing and Sales Law (Advanced Contract Negotiation) GEOG 3010-Fundamentals of Geographic Info Systems or EDMM 4870-Manufacturing Productivity Techniques or EM 5120-Management of Service Operations EDMM 4880 or MKTG 4880-Applied Process Reengineering (Try-Z) Minor/Major: Business Analytics (e.g., big data/analytics, database management, data mining, project management, SQL, Python, PMO, Tableau, Power BI)

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Students: This is a deal breaker in your professional lives... The following CIS courses develop your Business Analytic skills: CIS 1020 (Business Computing), CIS 2640 (Business Analysis and Reporting), CIS 2650 (Programming for Data Analytics), CIS 3640 (Business Analytics), and CIS 4640 (Business Data Mining). The trend line is very positive for this skill set. Business Analytics (BA) addresses an increasing demand in organizations of all types to understand data related to their operations. Investments in information systems throughout the enterprise for the last 10-25 years are generating tremendous amounts of data, and companies will spend at least the next 10 years developing processes that generate insight from those data. In addition to data generated internally, many companies are exploring the effects of external data, primarily present in social media or web search. The ability to manage data and conduct business projects are the key to success in many disciplines. BA will provide a comprehensive skill set for students to analyze, visualize and report data. The BIS and ISM programs have industry advisory boards supporting this skill set. Attached is information that shows the importance of BA skills to employers. Here is my thought on the BA minor and how to sell CIS 2650 to employers... First of all, 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 for CIS and CS majors. What we do is different. It is Python in a popular analytics platform (more technically speaking, it is Python in Jupyter, which is an analytics platform that data science and business analytics programs do). Can you imagine what an employer will think if they see Python in Jupyter on your resume? The reason for this design is the following: We studied the top skills in analytics jobs and Python was among the top skills. The visualization libraries in Python can produce the kind of visualizations not available in Tableau and Power BI. Students will be able to differentiate themselves from other schools. This will be huge in the next Gartner Top 20 Undergrad SCM program rankings. We are ahead of the curve, but only slightly (Penn State is right there with us on this stuff). Tableau and Power BI recently added Python or Python+Jupyter because certain Python analytics and visualization are not available in Tableau and Power BI. Using them together makes it a powerful analytics solution (e.g., the ability to transform visualization into implementable actions). All data scientists stress the importance of Python in analytics programs. Note, "data scientist" is one of the fastest growing career paths with escalating salaries because not enough people are good at this stuff. Python are "R" are both number one and two in analytics, but Python is easier to learn compared to R. Past experience in the ISM program (3+ semesters of experience in CIS 2650) shows that non-technical students (ISM, marketing, accounting, etc.) are able to handle the content that we designed. Python + Jupyter (or its variant) are used in Big Data (Hadoop, Microsoft Azure, Amazon AWS, etc.). It can also be used with/on SAP HANA, IoT, AI, Blockchain, and smart contracts to implement supply chain visibility, and other SC related solutions, etc. Meeting the needs of today's employers is important, but offering a program that does that plus something that can differentiate our students from other schools sounds even better. Compared to the analytics programs from the schools that we benchmarked, our students can do so much more. By the way, CIS 2650 has been in the minor for several semesters now. Have you had CIS 2650 yet? If so, what was your experience?

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Part 3 of this lecture can be found at: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bH_WnqOff5KJrsk

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*2.4M SCM jobs to remain unfilled between 2018 and 2028 *44M people employed in SCM jobs, making up 37% of the job market *A third of current SCM workers have hit retirement age >20,000 jobs on LinkedIn not filled w/ "entry-level supply chain" in job title >35,000 jobs not filled w/ these words- “supply chain” & “analyst” & “data analytics” 113,000 unfilled jobs in Indirect Procurement & > 4K MRO Buyer jobs not filled Supply Chain Data Scientist (>171,000 jobs on LinkedIn - that's all) Supply Chain Finance (>25,000 jobs on LinkedIn - that's all) >10,000,000 (10M) jobs not filled in the U.S., ½ are in SCM

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Hey Sime. As a high school senior deciding where to apply and choosing whether I should do CS or SCM and logistics as a major has been a big thing for me right now. If you have the time to reply to my questions please do as it would be really helpful. My first question is getting a BS in SCM to get a good job as an intern with good pay enough or would I need to pursue for a Masters? Is the demand for this major at high or at a strong projected growth in the coming years especially with Covid-19 in the USA and Canada? Is a degree in SCM allow me to work in different industries like Helthcare, Automotive, IT and etc? Do I have a good shot of getting a job globally? Do you know of any good Unjversities that have a good programs for SCM? Please let me know as it would be very helpful your lectures from your previous videos have been fantastic!

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More salary data…CIPS Procurement Salary Guide 2022 reveals a 7.4% avg salary increase & the avg salary for all procurement & SCM pros in North America was $111,278. FYI, CIPS has tons of global salary data at: lnkd.in/gxbTMSyx. Salaries per "ASCM/APICS" $: 2022 lnkd.in/gtYC5Cnw vs 2021 lnkd.in/gpMvehY5 vs 2020 lnkd.in/gcsrX6tr. Salaries per "DC Velocity": 2021 lnkd.in/gESQFNZa vs 2020 lnkd.in/gW-U-KHK vs 2019 lnkd.in/gJquYyT4. From "ISM": 2018 $: lnkd.in/gV53aggX. 2020 $ (right before covid): lnkd.in/gz8WQEhr. 2021 $ (deep into covid): lnkd.in/g-SfG93A & lnkd.in/gn5jM9xt. People want more money & rewarding work (not paperwork). lnkd.in/g7BwX84c. "The demand for logistics talent has never been greater. The low unemployment rate has created a supply/demand imbalance, spurring employers to raise salaries in a bid to attract and retain top talent. Of the 454 respondents to DC Velocity’s 19th annual Salary Survey, 72%) saw a boost in their total compensation in the past year." Should college grads negotiate a higher starting salary? lnkd.in/gMJYNJkh. Salaries in SCM are going up & already average $10K-$20K higher than entry-level positions in other fields. lnkd.in/gCiYgwS2 There isn’t enough young people working in supply chain - lnkd.in/gtUcJpX7. SCM $ Information - lnkd.in/gn5jM9xt lnkd.in/gTBMP5dM lnkd.in/eQvfFMc lnkd.in/g7YamZCU Newer Supply Chain Salary Data. Avg salary $144,017 (2021: $131,771): lnkd.in/gESQFNZa - 2022 salaries are up across the board. On avg, supply chain pros are making $126,215/yr, an increase from $112,779 in 2021, but on par w/ 2020’s avg of $126,475. The median salary in 2022 is now $108K. 20% earn $150K - $249,999/yr, while 16% earn $120K -$149,999. 12% earn between $90K-$99,999, & 10% earn $100K-$119,999. At the higher end of the scale, 9% earn more than $250K/yr. For details, see: lnkd.in/gbumc4Wb Placement success of WMU SCM Program - *Median salary was $60K-65K (10% of grads hired on w/ 1 auto OEM at $78K!). lnkd.in/gV4x6GWE Recently had former students 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). lnkd.in/gtPvk_mx 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 To Develop Them): lnkd.in/gmJ_GG6H lnkd.in/ghyTtVZM www.linkedin.com/posts/sime-curkovic-61617a115_74-avg-salary-increase-avg-salary-in-activity-7011781729321451520-gFt9? Sime (Sheema) Curkovic, Professor, Supply Chain Western Michigan University Sample Lectures: What is SCM? lnkd.in/e9j33EQ #salary #salaryguide2022 #salarynegotiation #supplychain

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ASCM/APICS now has a Supply Chain Technology Certificate, $495, 20 hrs of online training (hmm). Topics covered: Blockchain, Adv Analytics & Automation, Internet of Things, Cybersecurity, Demand Planning Technologies, & Additive Mfg (3D Printing). This covers a LOT of ground in 20 hrs. lnkd.in/gbrJJa9v. For example, see their Adv Analytics & Automation…Objectives: 1. Define adv analytics & automation. 2. Compare & contrast descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, prescriptive, & cognitive analytics. 3. Explain the process of data mining & challenges the process can present to a company. 4. Discuss data storage options & cloud computing security concerns. 5. Describe how AI & ML are used in SCM. 6. List some of the skills employees need to work w/ adv analytics & automation. Our Supply Chain students minor in Data Analytics by learning: 1. Advanced Excel (power query & pivot) & macros; 2. Data visualization (Tableau, Power BI & python w/ seaborn & matplotlib); 3. Data mining/RapidMiner, machine learning & data science; 4. Python & Jupyter notebook (data analytics & statistical libraries such as pandas, numpy); 5. Relational data models (Excel data model); 6. Graphic & statistical libraries (Seaborn, Matplotlib, Pandas, & Plotly). lnkd.in/guvjPb_V These analytics skill sets require our SCM students to take an additional 4 classes (so > 500 hrs of class & study time). Also, we teach it face to face because they learn this stuff best via hand holding (not online as we learned during the covid era). Note, the lack of interactivity & support at Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) usually causes a super low retention rate (9% - 16%). I hope the ASCM certificate addresses that many hiring managers do not have a full understanding of the AI skill sets associated w/ a data analytics education. Our SCM students told us many times that their hiring managers valued only the traditional Excel capabilities (lookup functions, pivot tables, etc. - that is NOT AI), & they greatly overlooked the opportunities from other analytical solutions (skill sets that our students & many employees have). This makes it a bit difficult to sell the analytical techniques that go beyond super advanced Excel, which would be our CIS 2640 class (Excel on steroids) - Applied Analytics Foundations. For example, our data mining class is essentially a machine learning class for business, which is the core of AI. The course is designed to solve the problems that Excel falls short on. Hopefully we do a better job of training our students to “sell” the AI skills & managers (SCM Leaders) become more open to embracing the benefits (which might require a culture change). I hope this ASCM cert helps close that gap. Note, I do not see Python in the ASCM cert. Is Python a must-have skill in the supply chain? lnkd.in/dcEJuZJX. How much Python? lnkd.in/e6Rmzpw & lnkd.in/gKFZXX_h. hashtag#supplychain hashtag#bigdata hashtag#dataanalytics

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Helpful information for your HW... American Production & Inventory Control Society (APICS): WMU has one of the largest student chapters in the nation. The cost to join is free for WMU HCOB students. It looks terrible on your resume if you are an ISM student and you are not a member of APICS. You do not have to be an ISM student to join. It does require participation during the school year by attending meetings. These meetings usually feature a guest speaker from industry and also includes company tours. Note, APICS changed its name: www.apics.org/about/overview/apics-news-detail/2018/09/30/announcing-the-association-for-supply-chain-management ANNOUNCING THE ASSOCIATION FOR SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT | APICS News www.apics.org ASCM is the new, all-encompassing supply chain organization built on the foundation of APICS. CHICAGO, IL - Sept. 30, 2018 - Today marks the introductory launch of the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM), the new global leader in supply chain organizational transformation, innovation and leadership.ASCM is an all-encompassing supply chain organization that will propel the supply ... ASCM is free for students to join and they have monthly local chapter meetings at Fetzer that you can attend. What a great way to network with local SCM managers (people that hire students!). www.apics.org/apics-for-individuals/membership/categories#:~:text=ASCM%20offers%20free%20student%20membership,at%20the%20time%20they%20apply What type of membership is best for you | ASCM Membership - APICS Membership Types All APICS members are now ASCM members. ASCM offers individual memberships for supply chain professionals no matter where you are located in the world. You'll also get to choose from two membership options: CORE or PLUS. Find the membership category that’s best for you: Professional Membership www.apics.org National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM.org): They have changed the name to Institute of Supply Management (www.ISM.ws). Student membership is $35 and it does not require any active participation. They send you material each month (e.g., magazines) that describes the latest developments in the field. ISM has a website which allows you to search for jobs and also download your resume for prospective employers. www.instituteforsupplymanagement.org/membership/content2.cfm?ItemNumber=30123 The website above allows you to download the application to join the Institute of Supply Management. Joining ISM is $35 for full-time college students. Joining allows you to attend local chapter meetings. It will look great on your resume and is an amazing developmental/networking opportunity. This organization is directly related to your field of study. Send the message to employers that you will be an engaged member of such organizations if they hire you. You will also have access to their website which has job postings and lots of research studies that will help with your classes. Also, they will mail you monthly and quarterly magazines that tell you what is currently happening in your field. Council of Logistics Management - recently changed its name to the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (www.cscmp.org): This one is no longer expensive for students ($40). You do not have to be a member to access their website. They also have a job search engine which does not require a password or membership. CSCMP also has local chapter meetings in Grand Rapids and you do not have to be a member to attend. Subject: FYI: Student membership CSCMP $40 From: "Jill Carrillo" Hi Sime, Are your students members of CSCMP? We do offer a student membership for just $40.00. It's a great way for students to get an early start on their supply chain career. As a student member, they will have access to numerous global programs and resources designed specifically to students as well as have endless possibilities to network with industry professionals. I've attached a PDF file of the student membership application and am more than happy to answer any additional questions you may have regarding membership and/or process the memberships for you. With a CSCMP membership, you will have access to all of our membership exclusive benefits such as publications (State of Logistics Report, Case Studies, Explores, Global Perspectives, JBL, Supply Chain Quarterly), access to our online member directory, professional education, networking opportunities, research and more. You can view a list of the member benefits on our website at cscmp.org/membership/member-benefits I've also attached a membership application for you. Please let me know what I can do to help you become a member today. If you have any additional questions or if I can be of further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact me. Thank you, Jill Carrillo, Staff Accountant Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) 333 East Butterfield Rd, Suite 140, Lombard, IL 60148-5617 USA Direct: + 1 630.645.3491, Main: + 1 630.574.0985, Fax: + 1 630.574.0989 cscmp.org American Society for Quality (www.ASQ.org); $25 for students and you can apply on-line (www.ASQ.org) ISM Students: The American Society of Transportation and Logistics is yet another industry association related to what you are majoring in. I would encourage you to join this one if you go into the logistics field. You can actually get partial credit for some of their certifications based on your previous course work in the ISM program. I just wanted you to be aware of that this existed moving forward. Note, they merged with APICS (which changed its name to ASCM). Ughhhhhh. www.apics.org/apics-for-business/group-training-and-certification/cltd-group-training CLTD Group Training | Corporate Supply Chain Training | APICS www.apics.org Develop a Team of Recognized Experts in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution. The Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) designation is the newest APICS certification that provides specialized knowledge and expertise in logistics, transportation and distribution. TYPES OF CERTIFICATION C.P.S.M. (Certified Professional in Supply Management - ISM, ISM.ws) C.S.C.P.. (Certified Supply Chain Professional - APICS, apics.org) C.P.I.M. (Certified in Production & Inventory Management - APICS, apics.org) CQMgr (Quality Management - ASQ) M.B.A. (Master’s of Business Administration) Note: APICS and ISM have created new SCM certifications (CSCP for APICS and CPSM for ISM). These would be the big ones to get in your career. Please comment on this in your paper. Note, APICS is now called the Association for Supply Chain Management. Also, here is an example of a company formally endorsing a certification. Johnson Controls Inc. (JCI) is headquartered in Milwaukee and has $35 billion in annual sales revenue with around 40,000 employees. JCI has 160 SCM employees in North America. There is a development goal within the company’s purchasing organization to have 100% of the purchasing team pass all three modules of the ISM CPM certification. To date about 50 team members are certified, with 80 awaiting results. Note: Major new change to APICS CPIM certification (you can start this one while still in school or I would start this one right after college)… Good Afternoon Sime, The CPIM certification program is in a transition from a 5 module certification process to a 2 part process. The first part be will be very similar to our current module 1 but will have more questions on the exam and be significantly more expensive. The remaining 4 modules will be combined with the overlap between them removed. The cost for this second part will be more than each of the individual modules today, but less than the combined 4 modules. If a person passes Module 1 under the current program it meets the requirements for part 1 under the new process. We are planning for our 2017-2018 program season now, so classes aren’t finalized. I suspect we will offer a Module 1 class this fall to allow persons to take Module 1 and pass the exam under the current less expensive option. Part 2 would likely be offered early in 2018 and passing that exam along with Module 1 would meet the certification requirements. We will publish the information on our website apicsswmi.com/index.php as it is finalized, but would be happy to e-mail the individuals you referenced with details if you can provide contact info. Thank you for your continued support, we appreciate it. Dave David L. Rench Jr. President SW Michigan Chapter- APICS

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Technology skills are a great way to get into SCM... Do you know how to use Power BI or Tableau? Do not be a victim of technology. WMU ISM students learn: big data/predictive analytics, database management, data mining, project management, SQL, Python, PMO, Tableau, Power BI, etc. Visualization is big. Kellogg's is the largest user of Tableau in Michigan and Tableau is owned by Salesforce. Salesforce is huge and is worth $220B. PowerBI is owned by Microsoft which is even huger than Salesforce and MSFT is worth almost $2,000,000,000,000 - that is $2 Trillion. PowerBI (MSFT) is playing catch-up but making significant strides. Tableau is the real deal. But so is Power BI. Students ask me which one will prevail in the market place? I have no idea but would you bet against a $2T company? Based on what I have seen, they both might be long term players in this space. Our CIS 3640 class has added Tableau and/or Power BI. I had a student with a Technology Skills section on her resume. She (Business Analytics minor) listed all the things she learned in all her ISM and BA courses. During an interview, an employer asked her, do you really know how to do all this stuff? I would love to be asked that! As of today, what would a Technology Skills section on your resume look like?

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Subject: Read: How to set up the post script on your smart phones for email replies Students: I am noticing that several of you are responding to my emails via your smart phones. That is great and fine. It is 2020 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 not intended. So, please take the time to make sure your reply message looks professional and reflects positively on you. Impressions will be made based on your written communication and you will be judged. I would also recommend programming your phone so that the post script tells the recipient of your message that it was sent from your smart phone. That way people will be less judgmental if a mistake was made. Here are some instructional tips on how to do so: You can add the message in your iPhone settings so that it will appear on all emails sent by phone but not on your email signatures sent by computer. Directions: Go to "settings" Then find "Mail, contacts, calendars" Scroll down until you find the "signature" field. Once you select the signature field it will let you manually type in what you want the signature to read. You can also choose if you want it for one account, like gmail, or all accounts on your phone. See attached images. An appropriate post script message from your phone would be: “Note: this email was sent by iPhone, please forgive grammatical errors. “ Thank you. You know me, just trying to protect you in every way from making costly professional mistakes. Please take it with that supportive spirit. Sime

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Resume content ideas: John W. Smith john.w.smithxxxxwmich.edu; linkedinxxxxcom/in/johnwsmith “WMU ISM program named top 10 in the country for second time in a row” xxxxwww.wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33427 Current: Permanent: Permanent Address: Xxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Kalamazoo, MI 49999 Big Rapids, MI, xxxxxx 616.xxx.xxxx 616.xxx.xxxx _____________________________________________________________________________________________ CAREER OBJECTIVE  To obtain an internship with a progressive organization which will allow me to further develop my business skills and better prepare me for full-time employment opportunities upon graduation. EDUCATION  Western Michigan University; Kalamazoo, MI - Haworth College of Business Bachelor’s of Business Administration: Integrated Supply Management - ISM (e.g., Purchasing, Operations, & Logistics) ISM Defined: encompasses all those activities associated with moving goods from the raw materials stage through to the end user, and includes systems management, manufacturing and assembly, sourcing and procurement, production scheduling, order processing, inventory management, warehousing, and customer service. Minor: Business Analytics (e.g., big data/analytics, database management, data mining, project management, etc.) Expected Date of Graduation: April 18, 2016; G.P.A.: 3.4/4.0 (overall); 3.8/4.0 (major) Career Related Courses: • ERP System Management (SAP) • Quality Assurance and Control • Process & Materials in Manufacturing • Engineering Graphics • Fundamentals of Geographic Info Systems • Purchasing Management • Manufacturing Productivity • Logistics Management • Production Management and Control • Lean Six Sigma Problem-Solving • Sales Law & Advance Contract Negotiation • Applied Process Reengineering PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE  Stryker Medical; Kalamazoo, MI, Shop Floor Control, Project-Based Course: May 2019 - present • Developed metrics from the shop floor control system for the fabrication and powdercoat teams • Project deliverables included lead times by part, on-time delivery metrics, and average standard part number • Project steps involved data sorting and methodology and flow chart development  ScrimmageSim; Kalamazoo, MI, Project-Based Course: Summer of 2019 • Participated in a new business simulation designed to operate like a major ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle) • Participated in both individual and group scenarios that required the integration of operations, sales and investment decisions (both strategic and operational) to maximize company profit. WORK EXPERIENCE  Xxx xxxx xxxx ; xxxx xxxxx xxxx, MI, Sourcing Department, Intenship: Spring of 20014 • Responsible for xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx • xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx • Created a Purchasing Procedure Manual and a xxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxx xxx  Xxx xxxx ; xxxx xxxx xxxxx, MI, Subcontractor: Summer of 2015 • Responsibilities included projects such as xxx xxxxx xxxx xxxx xxxxx • Handled all customer suggestions and complaints SKILLS Proficient in electronics, reading blueprints, drafting, CAD, and numerous computer systems such as Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, etc.) and internet applications, SMED, ISO 14000, QS 9000, TS 16949, SAP/ERP Configuration, Baldrige, Six Sigma, Lean Mfg., basic machining operations (e.g., milling and lathing), GIS technology mapping, database management and mining, Tableau, Power BI, A3 Lean Six Sigma Problem-Solving , advanced MS Excel data analytics ACTIVITIES • Institute for Supply Management (ISM) & Association of Operations Management (APICS) • Council of Supply Chain Management (CSCMP) & American Society for Quality (ASQ) CERTIFICATION/CAREER GOALS • C.P.M. (Certified Purchasing Manager - ISM), C.I.R.M. (Certified in Integrated Resource Mgmt), C.P.I.M. (Certified in Production & Inventory Management - APICS), CQMgr (Quality Management - ASQ), M.B.A. (Master’s of Business Administration)

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Subject: FYI: What do ISM internships pay (and they all pay, never work for free)? The going rate is $16-25 per hour. Note, this data is around 4 years old. Hello All: I just wanted to clarify that all ISM internships are paid internships and they tend to pay very well. The companies at the career fairs pay and they pay very well. If you meet any companies that will not pay you (which is very un-American), then just let me know. I will gladly escort them off campus with great force and vigor (very American). Demand for you exceeds supply and that means they have to pay market value for you (very American). Pasted below is some ISM student information on internship pay. Note, this data is around 3-5 years old also. Thank you. Sime ISM Student Survey Data for Internships • Pay Structure - Weekly or monthly salary, 25% - Hourly rate of pay, 75% • Provide interns with relocation, housing or meal allowances - Yes, 67% - No, 33% • There were several variations - one lump sum/stipend ($2k - $3k), monthly housing allowance (~$200), mileage reimbursement ************************* • Pay Rate (Hourly or Salary) for Interns - $10 - $12/hour, $400 - $480/week, $1600 - $1920/month - 8.5% - $13 - $15/hour, $520 - $600/week, $2080 - $2400/month - 25% - $16 - $18/hour, $640 - $720/week, $2560 - $2880/month - 33% - $19 - $21/hour, $760 - $840/week, $3040 - $3360/month - 25% - $22 or more/hour - 8.5% - Some ranges varied more than the ones provided - Companies may breakdown pay based on student status (e.g. freshman, sophomore, junior, senior) *********************** • Supply Chain Careers - Purchasing/Procurement/Buyer, 58% - Materials/Inventory Management, 50% - Transportation/Distribution/Logistics, 42% - Forecasting/Planning/Scheduling, 25% - Global Supply Chain Development Program, 16% - Sales or Management Training Program, 8% *Note: Multiple answers could be chosen - Some companies use a rotational format also ************************* Add around $5,000 to the numbers below... • Average Salary of recent ISM graduate - $42,001 - $44,000/year, 16.5% - $44,001 - $46,000/year, 0% - $46,001 - $48,000/year, 8.5% - $48,001 - $50,000/year, 8.5% - $50,001 - $52,000/year, 0% - $52,001 - $54,000/year, 8.5% - $54,001 - $56,000/year, 16.5% - $56,001 - and above, 41.5%

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Sell your soft skills. Note skill sets required of supply chain professionals: Solid skills required in future supply chain managers include: Project management Technical understanding Cost accounting skills Ability to understand financial statements Understanding of e-business / e-procurement systems Troubleshooting, problem solving Understanding of cross-cultural / global issues Business ethics Understanding of the legal issues involved in managing contracts Soft skills and personality attributes required in future supply managers include: Ability to communicate effectively through presentations, email, one-on-one, and team discussion Ability to logically organize thoughts Ability as a natural facilitator to enable team-based decisions Time management Leadership Understanding of customer’s expectations Vision - creating the environment Desire to learn Ability to present oneself with confidence Ability to think on one's feet Ability to pass on knowledge and mentoring

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Students: 3 supply chain orgs you can join (ISMworld.org-$35, CSCMP.org, $40 & ASCM.org for free!) lnkd.in/eTfdkA94 I would highly encourage you to join orgs related to what you are majoring in. Send the message to employers that you plan on being an engaged member of your discipline. Also, these orgs have certs which can be used to externally validate you as a subject matter expert in SCM. Send the message to employers that you are aware of these certs & these certs are a part of your career goals. Further, all these SCM orgs have monthly local chapter meetings w/ guest speakers that you can attend as a student. It is a great way to learn & network. I have had several students attend these meetings & managers asked for a copy of their resume because these students showed so much initiative. You will also have access to their websites which has job postings & lots of SCM research that will help with your classes. Lastly, they will mail you magazines that tell you what is happening in your field so you can stay current. I have pasted below three of the larger ones related to SCM. __ Employers look for this on your resume: Here is one of the most popular orgs related to your major (especially if you go into procurement, though all 3 orgs have become very well rounded)... Institute of Supply Management (used to be National Association of Purchasing Management)-$35/year lnkd.in/ex3NXgdM lnkd.in/erPSEX_J Also: Here is another degree related org that you can join ($40) to network & look for job opportunities. You will be competing against other students from other schools that have these on their resume. Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (used to be the Council of Logistics Management) lnkd.in/emHHiJAY One more high profile club for SCM students & managers (free for students): The Association for Supply Chain Management (used to be APICS, the Association for Operations Management) www.ascm.org/ lnkd.in/eC3sfQxK lnkd.in/ef8X2xPK Send the right message to employers. __ Also, resume advice for SCM majors... lnkd.in/eWen96qj lnkd.in/e7utipBi lnkd.in/eVEHgvk6 -- FYI, other SCM orgs: lnkd.in/ec4fYYSY lnkd.in/ec4fYYSY www.cips.org/usa/ werc.org/ www.lean.org/ isssp.org/ www.iwla.com/ www.rla.org/ www.nitl.org/ www.mhi.org/ lnkd.in/eFpUvsgC ibf.org/ www.nam.org/ www.ame.org/ lnkd.in/efBdJkBi www.trucking.org/ _ List of Fall 2021/Summer 2022 SCM internships, salary data, interview info, etc. lnkd.in/eNfUzksJ $$: lnkd.in/eBd-cRr lnkd.in/enTTEt_m If you have an interview, get ready for STAR & robots… lnkd.in/ePzz3NG Being job ready in the covid market… lnkd.in/ed-ZfanD Major in MKGT & SCM? What about the combo? lnkd.in/eRWMVP6

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“Nearly 20% of employers said they've even had a recent college grad bring a parent to an interview...Half the respondents blamed parenting, 48% said the COVID pandemic is the culprit, & 46% said EDUCATORS are the root of the problem." Ouch! Many college grads struggle to land jobs due to a lack of preparedness, study finds www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/college-grads-struggling-land-jobs-lack-preparedness-study-finds “One in five employers reported that recent college grads are generally unprepared when it comes to interviewing for a job. More than half of employers surveyed said Gen Z candidates struggle the most with eye contact during interviews. Candidates in this age group also ask for unreasonable salaries and have dressed inappropriately for in-person interviews. Even virtual interviews have posed issues, with 21% of employers reporting that some candidates refuse to turn on their cameras for the interview.” Should college grads negotiate a job offer (i.e., a higher starting salary)? Yes, but only if you know how to negotiate. My thoughts: lnkd.in/gEZF6prG. Here’s what a lot of college grads don’t know about their first job offer: lnkd.in/gG2DeF2h. “Just 38% of new grads negotiate w/ their employers when they get that first job offer.” Are students satisfied with their college experience?...Students have overwhelmingly positive reactions to their college experience: lnkd.in/gdvDK7TQ Demonstrating self-awareness during an interview is huge. I tell my students to always answer the “what is your weakness” question in the context of having a strategy to fix it (explain what you have done about it, actual RESULTS). For example: lnkd.in/gQnHZd9Y. Yale advice: lnkd.in/gggJFADW & lnkd.in/gxkjy3sm. More from Harvard: lnkd.in/ghEYr3Qw & lnkd.in/gc4Kd_SE & lnkd.in/gC44Baeb. MIT: lnkd.in/g3xqeDyc. Kansas State: lnkd.in/gPNgpmKA. Western Michigan University: lnkd.in/gipsXEsK. This is a very good one from UNC Pembroke: lnkd.in/gJA3uub2. 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: lnkd.in/gXYFDjXY. hashtag#networking hashtag#interviewing hashtag#careers hashtag#interviewpreparation

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Interviewing tips. If you missed it, this is cool (I think)…Google's "Interview Warmup" asks practice job interview questions, then gives feedback on your spoken answers. If you can’t practice w/ another human for an upcoming job interview, Google has a new solution: Talk to its computer. www.linkedin.com/posts/sime-curkovic-61617a115_google-has-a-new-job-interview-practice-tool-activity-6977773719796547584-qn0w? Also worth noting: @LinkedIn has a similar feature where you can practice by recording an answer to an interview question and 1) get immediate AI feedback, or 2) send it to someone in your network for personal feedback. lnkd.in/d8YGspvf Get Instant AI Feedback to Improve Your Interview Answers Also, I have soooo many students asking about STAR job interviews & online robots…lnkd.in/ePzz3NG and lnkd.in/eZgTxWc STAR is a structured manner of responding to a behavioral-based interview question by discussing the situation, task, action, & result. Most companies use STAR. Star Method: Tell me of a time when you had to work within a group where the members did not get along? How did you handle the situation? More help: lnkd.in/eyCv4x5 lnkd.in/eaxVjpK Help w/ online interviews & interviewing with robots (it is AI/machine learning technology)...lnkd.in/eKBDsMq Practice before it really matters (this is mainstream now)...lnkd.in/ekaBK5Q Note, it is my understanding that these robot interviews are simply being used to weed out students. Also, that does not mean there is anything wrong w/ you if you do not get a face to face and/or onsite interview with a hiring manager. These robot interviews often simply are trying to develop a psychological profile of you & hence the weird questions. Some of these questions might be: what was the first thing you did this morning? Or what would you do if you saw someone bleeding heavily at work? The companies that use these might be trying to see if their corporate culture is a good fit for your profile. So, do not take the results personally, but learn as much as you can & get better at them (because they are not going away).The WMU website below is actually a very good link for that purpose. WMU has a service through Big Interview that has students get real life practice interview that get recorded & submitted. (I believe this is similar to Hirevue). Students can practice with Big Interview & come talk to HCOB advisors. lnkd.in/eKBDsMq How to prep for virtual career fairs: lnkd.in/evKd-VzQ lnkd.in/eNfUzksJ Interviewing tools: lnkd.in/gipsXEsK. Thank you WMU for 112 pages of ideas. A Top Business School (take a look at the list): lnkd.in/dn9-BCg Being job ready… lnkd.in/ed-ZfanD What do SCM internships pay? lnkd.in/e8pfXtC Delay graduation for experience? lnkd.in/ewKu7b_X 93% of WMU grads are employed or continuing education. lnkd.in/gabdesWa Sample Lectures: lnkd.in/e9j33EQ Follow: lnkd.in/gejqpRrP #careerguide #interviewing #interviewtips #careeradvice

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Greetings Professor Sime Curkovic. I am a "SCM" enthusiast from overseas. My big question is if it would be possible to get a hold of students homework so I can follow up and broaden my SCM knowledge in a sort of formal way (without credits or certificate). Thank you!

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Hello Ranses, I can email that if you provide it. Thank you. Sime

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My e-mail is as follows: [e-mail] Thanks so much!

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@@simecurkovic Hi Sime.. could you please add me also in the loops or if there are any groups for knowledge sharing in SCM..i am an Oracle SCM consultant by profession..My email id is [e-mail]

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Updated on Dec 13, 2023 : “Salary.com cite a median salary of $160,147 in the US, while Indeed lists an avg salary of $91,223. The job growth rate for logisticians is high, at 28% between 2021 & 2031. Compared to the job outlook for all occupations which is at 5.3%, that is a promising figure for aspiring supply chain managers.” www.coursera.org/articles/supply-chain-manager-salary Education “Attaining higher education typically yields higher pay. For supply chain managers, a bachelor’s degree at minimum is recommended. Zippia reports that 70 percent of supply chain managers have a bachelor’s degree, while 17 percent have a master’s degree, and 9 percent have an associate degree. Only 2 percent have just a high school diploma....With the following education, you can expect to earn this amount as a supply chain manager: · Associate degree: $92,543 · Bachelor’s degree: $108,240 · Master’s degree: $118,982 · Doctorate degree: $124,654 Nice SCM salary report summary: lnkd.in/gtXUfBJg Great read. Wow…”For the 2nd year in a row, a mere 19% of professionals are highly likely to encourage their child or the child of a close friend to pursue a career in transportation or logistics. When asked why they would not recommend a career in logistics and transportation, participants cited concerns about career progression, work-life balance, salary prospects, and industry volatility.” See: lnkd.in/gU2vEA6Q hashtag#salary hashtag#supplychainmanagement hashtag#logistics hashtag#careers

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Content suggestions for your resume: John W. Smith [e-mail]; linkedin.com/in/johnwsmith “WMU ISM program named top 10 in the country for second time in a row” www.wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33427 Current: Permanent: Permanent Address: Xxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Kalamazoo, MI 49999 Big Rapids, MI, xxxxxx 616.xxx.xxxx 616.xxx.xxxx ________________________________________________________________________________________ CAREER OBJECTIVE  To obtain an internship with a progressive organization which will allow me to further develop my business skills and better prepare me for full-time employment opportunities upon graduation. EDUCATION  Western Michigan University; Kalamazoo, MI - Haworth College of Business Bachelor’s of Business Administration: Integrated Supply Management - ISM (e.g., Purchasing, Operations, & Logistics) ISM Defined: encompasses all those activities associated with moving goods from the raw materials stage through to the end user, and includes systems management, manufacturing and assembly, sourcing and procurement, production scheduling, order processing, inventory management, warehousing, and customer service. Minor: Business Analytics (e.g., big data/analytics, database management, data mining, project management, etc.) Expected Date of Graduation: April 18, 2021 G.P.A.: 3.4/4.0 (overall); 3.8/4.0 (major) Career Related Courses: • ERP System Management (SAP) • Quality Assurance and Control • Process & Materials in Manufacturing • Engineering Graphics • Fundamentals of Geographic Info Systems • Purchasing Management • Manufacturing Productivity • Logistics Management • Production Management and Control • Lean Six Sigma Problem-Solving • Sales Law & Contract Negotiation • Applied Process Reengineering PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE  Stryker Medical; Kalamazoo, MI, Shop Floor Control, Project-Based Course: Summer of 2013 • Developed metrics from the shop floor control system for the fabrication and powdercoat teams • Project deliverables included lead times by part, on-time delivery metrics, and average standard part number • Project steps involved data sorting and methodology and flow chart development  ScrimmageSim; Kalamazoo, MI, Project-Based Course: Summer of 2015 • Participated in a new business simulation designed to operate like a major ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle) • Participated in both individual and group scenarios that required the integration of operations, sales and investment decisions (both strategic and operational) to maximize company profit. WORK EXPERIENCE  Xxx xxxx xxxx ; xxxx xxxxx xxxx, MI, Sourcing Department, Intenship: Spring of 20014 • Responsible for xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx • xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx • Created a Purchasing Procedure Manual and a xxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxx xxx  Xxx xxxx ; xxxx xxxx xxxxx, MI, Subcontractor: Summer of 2015 • Responsibilities included projects such as xxx xxxxx xxxx xxxx xxxxx • Handled all customer suggestions and complaints SKILLS Proficient in electronics, reading blueprints, drafting, CAD, and numerous computer systems such as Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, etc.) and internet applications, SMED, ISO 14000, QS 9000, TS 16949, SAP/ERP Configuration, Baldrige, Six Sigma, Lean Mfg., basic machining operations (e.g., milling and lathing), GIS technology mapping, database management and mining, Tableau, Power BI, A3 Lean Six Sigma Problem-Solving , advanced MS Excel data analytics ACTIVITIES • Institute for Supply Management (ISM) & Association of Operations Management (APICS) • Council of Supply Chain Management (CSCMP) & American Society for Quality (ASQ) CERTIFICATION/CAREER GOALS • C.P.M. (Certified Purchasing Manager - ISM), C.I.R.M. (Certified in Integrated Resource Mgmt), C.P.I.M. (Certified in Production & Inventory Management - APICS), CQMgr (Quality Management - ASQ), M.B.A. (Master’s of Business Administration)

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Do not underestimate the power of a professional email signature (most do not even have one, or they have very boring ones). lnkd.in/evaNVnbv The email signature should be filled in with some relevant details to catch the potential employer's attention and earn yourself some credits for successful branding. Good email signatures for college students can be a great touch point in an email. If you add some extra contact details and a website link with your CV, it will make you look more professional. Your email signature should be professional and yes, personal, but not overloaded with unnecessary personal details. · Your full name · Your year of study and major · The name of your college or university · Clear key contact details - your main telephone number and your email address Or First Name, Last Name School Name, Expected Graduation Year Major/Minor (Note: Only include if it’s relevant) Phone Number Email More ideas: lnkd.in/epkZUrpq lnkd.in/ev4_EzNx lnkd.in/ejS2qcvF lnkd.in/eCnjxuZZ Pasted below is my email signature. Yes, it is entirely too long, but I also need to control my brand more so than people in other professions. Otherwise, enrollment in our program can go down. _______________ WMU: *No. 1 in Michigan for earnings by graduates* Sample Lectures & Should You Major in Supply Chain? lnkd.in/e9j33EQ Dr. Sime (Sheema) Curkovic, Ph.D., Professor, Supply Chain Pat Daugherty Supply Chain & Lee Honors College Fellow Associate Director, Center for Integrated Supply Management Western Michigan University, Haworth College of Business Schneider Hall 3246, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5429 Tel.: [phone]; E-Mail: [e-mail] The Western Way: "Better, faster, cheaper" www.wmich.edu/supplychain "WMU Integrated Supply Management (ISM)...Nation's best undergraduate SCM program (Gartner); 2nd in SCM technology (SoftwareAdvice); 2nd in top global SCM talent (SCM World)" Vitae: lnkd.in/e3XgRfjN LinkedIn: lnkd.in/eChDquRa _________________ I have had multiple managers tell me that a sharp email signature always catches their eye and they tend to look at the job candidate more deeply as a result. Most students within the same major often have VERY similar hard skills and pretty similar soft skills, so managers are always pulled in by what they perceive as a differentiating factor (and it could be as simple as a well thought out email signature). _________________ How to set up the post script on your smart phones for email replies... lnkd.in/eN8sUfsC I am noticing that several students & working professionals are responding to my emails via smart phones. That is fine. But, I would recommend programming your phone so that the post script tells the recipient of your message that it was sent from your smart phone. That way people will be less judgmental if a mistake was made.

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From a student: “Hey, sorry that I was a little late on my HW. My inbox is flooded with emails, and I didn't see this. My apologies.” Note, never tell your boss this, especially if you shut down an OEM customer that will charge you $22K/minute. www.linkedin.com/posts/sime-curkovic-61617a115_management-email-career-activity-7047534013376339968-VCk6? HEY College Students: Do not begin an email message with “Hey” & always finish it with “Thank you.” Most college students do the bulk of their electronic communication via text messaging. Standards for emailing are different, especially in professional settings. Students' emails WILL 100% influence the way others (potential employers) view them. Emailing Your College Professor: Do's and Don'ts lnkd.in/gD3nr6tQ 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). Will Email Stand The Test Of Time? lnkd.in/gz9NTye2 College Students: Do NOT round up your GPAs, use a post script on your phones for email replies, take your email signatures VERY seriously, & use keywords on your resume. Resume advice, Do NOT round up your GPAs Students should not change their official GPA for their resume. Instead, I recommend they calculate their major GPA using the courses req'd for their major & also list their overall GPA (especially if your major GPA is much higher than your overall & your overall is under a 3.0). Also, a 2.96 GPA is not a 3.00 GPA. If an employer requests an official transcript be sent upon graduation (which they will), this could be labeled as "falsification of employment record" & as a result, an offer of employment can be revoked (if you round up your GPA). I am noticing that several of my students are responding to my emails via smart phones. That is fine. It is 2023 & your future employer will expect you to do the same. However, it can be cumbersome to write emails on your phone that are clean & easy to read. & sometimes, you try to write one word but another word appears that was not intended. So, please take the time to make sure your reply message looks professional & reflects positively on you. I would also recommend programming your phone so that the post script tells the recipient of your message that it was sent from your smart phone. You can add the message in your iPhone settings so that it will appear on all emails sent by phone but not on your email signatures sent by computer. An appropriate post script message from your phone would be: “Note: this email was sent by iPhone, please forgive grammatical errors. “ Resume Keywords: lnkd.in/ea6gV-K Thoughts on resumes: lnkd.in/gxEy9VkH lnkd.in/gCgi72kX lnkd.in/gKV5JYhR Do not underestimate the power of a professional email signature. lnkd.in/ge9nGrjx lnkd.in/evaNVnbv #resume #career #supplychain

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Great read: lnkd.in/gCiYgwS2 - "Salaries in SCM are going up & already average $10K-$20K higher than entry-level positions in other fields." Quickest way to six figures? Answer: SCM - lnkd.in/guSURWFF. Note, there are hundreds of open unfilled supply chain internships in Michigan (5,000+ nationally). See postings in MI: lnkd.in/gVsHEZxz What are they looking for? SCM majors. Perhaps delay graduation for work experience & stay specialized... lnkd.in/gdr7f9wb The placement success & starting salaries for WMU ISM is off the charts. *Median salary for all WMU ISM degrees was $60K-$65K (around 10% of grads hired on w/ one auto OEM at $78K!). "SCM" + "Degree" = jobs & $$. lnkd.in/gV4x6GWE There are > 20K jobs on LinkedIn not filled which have the words "entry-level supply chain" in the job title. "SCM"+"Data Analytics"=jobs & $$. There are > 35K jobs on LinkedIn not filled which have these words in the job title and/or job description - “supply chain” & “analyst” & “data analytics”. lnkd.in/dQABdsXc There are >10M jobs not filled in the U.S., many of which are in SCM. In fact, if you loosely define SCM, around half these jobs are in SCM. "Only" 113K unfilled jobs in Indirect Procurement on LinkedIn, & > 4K MRO Buyer jobs not filled. lnkd.in/gFrGvpCA SCM Data Scientist (>171K jobs on LI- that's all). Our Business Data Analytics minor: lnkd.in/gf_UWz5x lnkd.in/gKV4dw2z lnkd.in/gHnUrVZz lnkd.in/g9pgFErz SCM Finance (>25K jobs on LinkedIn - that's all). lnkd.in/gE9gVG34 A SCM undergrad degree creates many benefits beyond employment, but it never hurts to get a bit of educational ROI either! _ JOB SECURITY? U.S. News recently predicted that SCM jobs would expand by 25% w/i 10 years & identified SCM as one of the “20 Best Business Jobs.” SCM is also included in lists that rank top career fields for women (lnkd.in/gKF3-iXu.) "...it’s clear that SCM professionals are poised to become the most powerful executives in the world..." CEOs Will Come from SCM? lnkd.in/eGb9u-3 lnkd.in/gVC7TNCT Common Theme from Grads: It's a great career path because SCM jobs are everywhere. Additionally, SCM jobs usually pay great & there is a great room for career growth. The career path also offers excellent work satisfaction, & it's hard to get bored. ___ SCM Salary Data: lnkd.in/eQvfFMc Negotiation: lnkd.in/guTUcvdu Top School: lnkd.in/dn9-BCg lnkd.in/dVdMRXP Trends: lnkd.in/gDBXEi26 Internship pay: lnkd.in/e8pfXtC SCM orgs: lnkd.in/gkeAdXcU Double Majors? lnkd.in/gAViGTVG WMU ISM...1st among non-PhD granting programs & #8 overall (Gartner 2018)

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Most employers will not even look at your resume if it looks like a lazy effort. Aesthetics matter! Here is some resume advice from MIT (25 pages): lnkd.in/g3xqeDyc, also from WMU (112 pages): lnkd.in/gipsXEsK. Reminder: Yes, it is now time to start applying & interviewing for summer internships. Large high profile F500 types get budgets for internships approved months ahead of time & they recruit nationally for the best talent. They often want to get this wrapped up, & you have to start looking now. Do not wait until Spring 2023 to find a Summer 2023 internship. There are already > 15,000 SCM 2023 internships posted: lnkd.in/gRKmr7QE & lnkd.in/gt98WuvK & > 35,000 business related internships. lnkd.in/grDAW8iX PERHAPS delay graduation for work experience & stay specialized...lnkd.in/gdr7f9wb lnkd.in/gARup7zr lnkd.in/g4-csGUy 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). Help with online interviews & interviewing with robots (it is AI/machine learning technology)...lnkd.in/eKBDsMq Practice before it really matters (this is mainstream now)...lnkd.in/ekaBK5Q Exploding job offers & do you want a full time job to begin in a job rotation? lnkd.in/ervskG5 Students are getting lots of job offers... Reneging: Once you commit, quit! lnkd.in/e85beQ2 In U.S., 28% accepted a job offer & reneged! 70% of grads are willing to renege? Recent observations & career advice (videos/podcasts): lnkd.in/gJK8xBZe lnkd.in/g-CanjDx lnkd.in/gvPiGTt5 Resume Keywords Ideas/Action Verbs for your resume lnkd.in/ea6gV-K How to Effectively join LinkedIn lnkd.in/gbGJcJCP Should grads negotiate a job offer (i.e., a higher starting salary)? lnkd.in/gMJYNJkh Virtual career fairs: lnkd.in/evKd-VzQ Business externship? lnkd.in/e9aeewPa I have way too many students failing their first interviews because they were not ready for STAR. Practice, practice, practice. lnkd.in/eZgTxWc lnkd.in/ePzz3NG lnkd.in/eZgTxWc lnkd.in/eyCv4x5 lnkd.in/eaxVjpK Thank you: Career Development Office, MIT Sloan School of Management www.linkedin.com/posts/sime-curkovic-61617a115_employers-will-not-look-at-sloppy-resumes-activity-7010958669328646144-w7ht? #internships #careeradvice #interviewing #supplychain

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College Students: Do NOT round up your GPAs, use a post script on your phones for email replies, take your email signatures VERY seriously, & use keywords on your resume. www.linkedin.com/posts/sime-curkovic-61617a115_careeradvice-resumeadvice-activity-6998245283591598080-XkAP? Resume advice, Do NOT round up your GPAs Students should not change their official GPA for their resume. Instead, I recommend they calculate their major GPA using the courses required for their major & also list their overall GPA (especially if your major GPA is much higher than your overall & your overall is under a 3.0). Also, a 2.96 GPA is not a 3.00 GPA. If an employer requests an official transcript be sent upon graduation (which they will), this could be labeled as "falsification of employment record" & as a result, an offer of employment can be revoked (if you round up your GPA). ___ I am noticing that several of my students are responding to my emails via smart phones. That is fine. It is 2022 & your future employer will expect you to do the same. However, it can be cumbersome to write emails on your phone that are clean & easy to read. & sometimes, you try to write one word but another word appears that was not intended. So, please take the time to make sure your reply message looks professional & reflects positively on you. Impressions will be made based on your written communication & you will be judged. I would also recommend programming your phone so that the post script tells the recipient of your message that it was sent from your smart phone. That way people will be less judgmental if a mistake was made. You can add the message in your iPhone settings so that it will appear on all emails sent by phone but not on your email signatures sent by computer. An appropriate post script message from your phone would be: “Note: this email was sent by iPhone, please forgive grammatical errors. “ ___ Resume Keywords Ideas/Action Verbs for your resume. Does your resume use these words? lnkd.in/ea6gV-K Here are my thoughts on resumes: lnkd.in/gxEy9VkH lnkd.in/gCgi72kX lnkd.in/gKV5JYhR ____ Do not underestimate the power of a professional email signature (most do not even have one, or they have very boring ones). It might be the first impression you create! lnkd.in/ge9nGrjx lnkd.in/evaNVnbv I just saw this one from a current student and really liked it... xxxx xxxx Integrated Supply Management (Purchasing, Operations, Logistics) - 2023 Western Michigan University - Haworth College of Business, Lee Honors College xxxxball Student Athlete E-mail: [e-mail]; Tel: (269) xxx-xxxx; LinkedIn: lnkd.in/gqbYfa9U #careeradvice #resumeadvice

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Subject: HW: First Homework Assignment (due one week from the time email is sent) Hello Students: Assignment/Homework #1 - Please email me a one page cover letter and resume based on your major. Pretend you are looking for an internship or full-time position and I am a potential employer. Your cover letter and resume should not exceed one page each. I have examples of what a resume and cover letter should look like in your syllabus. I have also attached some. It is only meant to provide you with suggestions and ideas. I want to critique your resumes. At some point I would like to meet with each of you one-on-one to discuss your resumes. Career Services at WMU has an excellent manual that offers several ideas on career development (e.g., resumes, cover letters, interview preparation, questions to ask, questions employers cannot ask, etc.). You can download an electronic copy of this manual (as a PDF file) from the Career Services website. www.wmich.edu/business/career/students wmich.edu/sites/default/files/attachments/u91/2018/2018-20%20Career%20Development%20Guide-for-web.pdf WMU Career Development Guide - Western Michigan University Career Development Guide. Shorten your ETA and accelerate your career in about 18 months’ time. As a quali˜ed candidate in our United Career Path Program, you’ll get trained, instruct others, and we’ll help you reach your 1,500 hours needed to ˚y commercial. Better yet, our program will also wmich.edu You also need to become a registered user of: wmich.joinhandshake.com/login Note, I hear from managers that tell me all of your resumes look the same. Yes, you are the same majors, take the same classes, and have similar hard skills. However, that does not mean you have the same soft skills, life experiences, and your resume can still look different. Managers also tell me, "their resumes look like a lazy effort." Good luck getting that interview if your resume implies minimal effort. Every homework assignment is due one week from when it is sent. Late assignments will be not accepted under any circumstance. Thank you. Sime

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Advice that I give my SCM students on grad school: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnenYoVmecqSsLM and kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYTXaaGkgdNrgcU

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Most employers will not even look at your resume if it looks like a lazy effort. Aesthetics matter! Here is some resume advice from MIT (25 pages): lnkd.in/g3xqeDyc. Here are some ideas from WMU (112 pages): lnkd.in/gipsXEsK. www.linkedin.com/posts/sime-curkovic-61617a115_employers-will-not-look-at-sloppy-resumes-activity-6989194942866755584-RFIV? Reminder: Yes, it is now time to start applying & interviewing for summer internships. Large high profile F500 types get budgets for internships approved months ahead of time & they recruit nationally for the best talent. They often want to get this wrapped up by Thanksgiving (which means you could be giving thanks for an internship on Turkey Day), but you have to start looking soon. Do not wait until Spring 2023 to find a Summer 2023 internship. There are already > 10,000 SCM 2023 internships posted: lnkd.in/gRKmr7QE & lnkd.in/gt98WuvK & > 25,000 business related internships. PERHAPS delay graduation for work experience & stay specialized...lnkd.in/gdr7f9wb lnkd.in/gARup7zr lnkd.in/g4-csGUy 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). Help with online interviews & interviewing with robots (it is AI/machine learning technology)...lnkd.in/eKBDsMq Practice before it really matters (this is mainstream now)...lnkd.in/ekaBK5Q Exploding job offers & do you want a full time job to begin in a job rotation? lnkd.in/ervskG5 Students are getting lots of job offers... Reneging: Once you commit, quit! lnkd.in/e85beQ2 In U.S., 28% accepted a job offer & reneged! 70% of grads are willing to renege? Recent observations & career advice (videos/podcasts): lnkd.in/gJK8xBZe lnkd.in/g-CanjDx lnkd.in/gvPiGTt5 Resume Keywords Ideas/Action Verbs for your resume lnkd.in/ea6gV-K How to Effectively join LinkedIn lnkd.in/gbGJcJCP Should grads negotiate a job offer (i.e., a higher starting salary)? lnkd.in/gMJYNJkh Virtual career fairs: lnkd.in/evKd-VzQ Business externship? lnkd.in/e9aeewPa I have way too many students failing their first interviews because they were not ready for STAR. Practice, practice, practice. lnkd.in/eZgTxWc lnkd.in/ePzz3NG lnkd.in/eZgTxWc lnkd.in/eyCv4x5 lnkd.in/eaxVjpK Thank you: Career Development Office, MIT Sloan School of Management #internships #careeradvice #interviewing #supplychain

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MEMORANDUM To: MGMT 280-0 STUDENTS From: Dr. Sime (Sheema) Curkovic Date: June 29, 2020 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 field. I have listed those below and they can also be found in the sample resumes I previously sent. You are to write a 2-3 page memo to myself regarding your certification goals. For example, do you plan on pursuing any of these certifications? If so, when? I would also like you to describe the general requirements associated with each certification. Be brief. Convince me that you understand what is entailed for each certification. The requirements of this paper do not change if you are not an ISM major. However, you must also identify other types of certification that you might want to pursue based on your major and interests. ISM students likewise are not limited to these. I have simply identified the more important ones. Data shows that people who become certified make more money and advance higher and quicker in their careers. Types of certifications that will be very relevant to your career: C.P.S.M. (Certified Professional in Supply Management - ISM, ISM.ws) www.instituteforsupplymanagement.org/certification/cpsm ISM - Certification - Certified Professional in Supply Management® (CPSM®) - ISM - Institute for Supply Management Institute for Supply Management (ISM) is the first and largest not-for-profit professional supply management organization worldwide. Founded in 1915, ISM has over 50,000 members located in 100 countries. www.instituteforsupplymanagement.org C.S.C.P.. (Certified Supply Chain Professional - APICS, apics.org) learn.apics.org/cscp/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwoub3BRC6ARIsABGhnyYRoHjRi2kovCJgDWelfTqgccMdZFkH3x-fdEI2HrxMR4JDEQ1Vo1caAuI4EALw_wcB APICS CSCP Learning System Earning the Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) designation demonstrates your mastery of the essential technology, concepts and strategies in supply chain management and enterprise resource planning. Information and Resources. Learning System Details. Download our Brochure to learn more about CSCP. Take five practice questions to see if ... learn.apics.org C.P.I.M. (Certified in Production & Inventory Management - APICS, apics.org) learn.apics.org/cpim/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwoub3BRC6ARIsABGhnyb-bosIcOmffwaieynbTGMt6vGguAQctfZUXyMOnn3cBj9D2QtgatgaAimyEALw_wcB APICS CPIM Learning System apics cpim Earning the Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) designation demonstrates your mastery of an organization’s internal operations and an in-depth understanding of materials management, master scheduling, forecasting, production planning and how it applies across the extended supply chain. learn.apics.org Also, describe to me you higher education goals (e.g., M.B.A., MS, JD, MD, etc.). Describe the entrance requirements for your higher education goals (e.g., GMAT, GRE, MCAT, LSAT, etc.). Which schools would you like to attend and what are their grade and test score requirements?

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Do Supply Chain pros do a lot of coding? Will they expect you to? Answer: Maybe (kind of), but…lnkd.in/eQgH3YY2 I would say very little coding. Our Business Data Analytics 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): CIS2650 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 for CIS/CS majors. What we do is different. It is Python in a popular analytics platform (more technically speaking, it is Python in Jupyter, which is an analytics platform that data science & business analytics programs do). Can you imagine what an employer will think if they see Python in Jupyter on your resume? The reason for this design is the following: We studied the top skills in analytics jobs & Python was among the top skills. The visualization libraries in Python can produce the kind of visualizations not available in Tableau & Power BI. Students will be able to differentiate themselves from other schools. Tableau & Power BI recently added Python or Python+Jupyter because certain Python analytics & visualization are not available in Tableau & Power BI. Using them together makes it a powerful analytics solution (e.g., the ability to transform visualization into implementable actions). All data scientists stress the importance of Python in analytics programs. Note, “data scientist” is one of the fastest growing career paths with escalating salaries because not enough people are good at this stuff. Python are “R” are both #1 & #2 in analytics, but Python is easier to learn compared to R. Past experience in our SCM program shows that non-technical students (SCM, marketing, accounting, etc.) are able to handle the content that we designed. Python + Jupyter (or its variant) are used in Big Data (Hadoop, Microsoft Azure, Amazon AWS, etc.). It can also be used with/on SAP HANA, IoT, AI, Blockchain, & smart contracts to implement supply chain visibility, and other SC related solutions. Meeting the needs of today’s employers is important, but offering a program that does that plus something that can differentiate our students from other schools sounds even better. Compared to the analytics programs from the schools that we benchmarked, our students can do so much more. Learn to manage large amounts of data rather than pure coding (e.g., big data/predictive analytics, database management, data mining/we use RapidMiner, project management, SQL, Python, PMO, Tableau, Power BI, etc.). How much Python do I need to know in order to excel in supply chain? lnkd.in/e6Rmzpw I have had several people ask me about “Industry 4.0”. lnkd.in/eK7yQiRD Do you know how to use Power BI or Tableau? Do not be a victim of technology. lnkd.in/epHAQNDF

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11 trendy things we are doing in the WMU ISM supply chain program… 1. Global Negotiation: The fastest growing class in the WMU ISM program - lnkd.in/guTUcvdu ___ 2. Getting hit with a price increase? We will be looking at raw material market data from multiple sources, we will visualize and analyze historical pricing scenarios, & do some simulating on planned purchases & what-if scenarios against forward price curves. Managers love this cloud platform. lnkd.in/gJnbxSBk ___ 3. We use LLamasoft - which is now part of Coupa. The software, called Supply Chain Guru, is used as a network design software to build, model, & test the “best” supply chain networks based on total cost & customer demand. Additionally, students have access to Coupa’s online learning platform where we use various SCM learning modules to enhance class learning. ___ 4. Through a hands-on ERP/SAP software configuration project, students learn how information tech can help a firm manage its business processes. Mgmt issues associated w/ implementing & managing ERP systems, such as project mgmt, configuration control, training, system testing & change mgmt, are explored. ScrimmageSim is also used & is a simulation that is designed to operate like a real company’s ERP system. ___ 5. Students continue to get professional work experience during covid w/ “A3” & “DMAIC” projects. Problem solving has kept moving up & is now #1 as the most sought after skill set by employers! lnkd.in/g_nGqv-u ___ 6. Fall 2022: We will be offering Lean Six Sigma Continuous Improvement Certifications to undergrad supply chain students in our capstone Applied Process Reengineering class. ___ 7. We teach Indirect Procurement from an industry standard that we helped create. 113,000 unfilled jobs in Indirect Procurement on LinkedIn, & > 4,000 MRO Buyer jobs not filled! lnkd.in/gFrGvpCA ___ 8. We teach ArcGIS Pro technology & other SCM risk tools such as FMEA. lnkd.in/ghC4p2hP and lnkd.in/eGtJhvRy ___ 9. Why do our grads interact so well w/ engineers? We make them take engineering classes. lnkd.in/gf7q_3PF ___ 10. SCM+NPD=Competitive Advantage. WMU has one of the best Product Design Programs in the world & ISM is going to collaborate w/ the program’s transdisciplinary approach to incorporating product design w/ engineering & business principles (i.e., SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT). lnkd.in/gvdUGFvC ___ 11. And of course, Business Data Analytics: *Advanced Excel (power query & power pivot) & macros *Data visualization (Tableau, Power BI and python with seaborn & matplotlib) *Data mining, machine learning & data science *Python & Jupyter notebook (data analytics & statistical libraries such as pandas, numpy) *Relational data models (Excel data model) *Graphic & statistical libraries (Seaborn, Matplotlib, Pandas,& Plotly) lnkd.in/gf_UWz5x lnkd.in/gKV4dw2z lnkd.in/gHnUrVZz lnkd.in/g9pgFErz

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Content suggestions for your resume: John W. Smith john.w.smith@@t; @t “WMU ISM program named top 10 in the country for second time in a row” @t Current: Permanent: Permanent Address: Xxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Kalamazoo, MI 49999 Big Rapids, MI, xxxxxx 616.xxx.xxxx 616.xxx.xxxx ____________________________________________________________________________________ CAREER OBJECTIVE  To obtain an internship with a progressive organization which will allow me to further develop my business skills and better prepare me for full-time employment opportunities upon graduation. EDUCATION  Western Michigan University; Kalamazoo, MI - Haworth College of Business Bachelor’s of Business Administration: Integrated Supply Management - ISM (e.g., Purchasing, Operations, & Logistics) ISM Defined: encompasses all those activities associated with moving goods from the raw materials stage through to the end user, and includes systems management, manufacturing and assembly, sourcing and procurement, production scheduling, order processing, inventory management, warehousing, and customer service. Minor: Business Analytics (e.g., big data/analytics, database management, data mining, project management, etc.) Expected Date of Graduation: April 18, 2021 G.P.A.: 3.4/4.0 (overall); 3.8/4.0 (major) Career Related Courses: • ERP System Management (SAP) • Quality Assurance and Control • Process & Materials in Manufacturing • Engineering Graphics • Fundamentals of Geographic Info Systems • Purchasing Management • Manufacturing Productivity • Logistics Management • Production Management and Control • Lean Six Sigma Problem-Solving • Sales Law & Contract Negotiation • Applied Process Reengineering PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE  Stryker Medical; Kalamazoo, MI, Shop Floor Control, Project-Based Course: Summer of 2013 • Developed metrics from the shop floor control system for the fabrication and powdercoat teams • Project deliverables included lead times by part, on-time delivery metrics, and average standard part number • Project steps involved data sorting and methodology and flow chart development  ScrimmageSim; Kalamazoo, MI, Project-Based Course: Summer of 2015 • Participated in a new business simulation designed to operate like a major ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle) • Participated in both individual and group scenarios that required the integration of operations, sales and investment decisions (both strategic and operational) to maximize company profit. WORK EXPERIENCE  Xxx xxxx xxxx ; xxxx xxxxx xxxx, MI, Sourcing Department, Intenship: Spring of 20014 • Responsible for xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx • xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx • Created a Purchasing Procedure Manual and a xxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxx xxx  Xxx xxxx ; xxxx xxxx xxxxx, MI, Subcontractor: Summer of 2015 • Responsibilities included projects such as xxx xxxxx xxxx xxxx xxxxx • Handled all customer suggestions and complaints SKILLS Proficient in electronics, reading blueprints, drafting, CAD, and numerous computer systems such as Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, etc.) and internet applications, SMED, ISO 14000, QS 9000, TS 16949, SAP/ERP Configuration, Baldrige, Six Sigma, Lean Mfg., basic machining operations (e.g., milling and lathing), GIS technology mapping, database management and mining, Tableau, Power BI, A3 Lean Six Sigma Problem-Solving , advanced MS Excel data analytics ACTIVITIES • Institute for Supply Management (ISM) & Association of Operations Management (APICS) • Council of Supply Chain Management (CSCMP) & American Society for Quality (ASQ) CERTIFICATION/CAREER GOALS • C.P.M. (Certified Purchasing Manager - ISM), C.I.R.M. (Certified in Integrated Resource Mgmt), C.P.I.M. (Certified in Production & Inventory Management - APICS), CQMgr (Quality Management - ASQ), M.B.A. (Master’s of Business Administration)

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From NACE: more than 75% of employers who responded to our survey said the job market for Class of 2024 grads is either good or excellent. lnkd.in/gMbUEncX. “Employers still overwhelming value college degrees, with respondents saying that nearly 70% of their entry-level jobs require a degree, & even more said college/university-based certificates have the highest quality compared to those offered by industry, company, & online providers.” ow.ly/Btqi50Q1xja. Students also have overwhelmingly positive reactions to their college experience, according to NACE research. In fact, more than 90% of respondents to the 2023 NACE Student Survey said that if they had the chance to do it again, they’d opt to pursue a college education...more than half of respondents say they believe their time in college prepared them well or very well for entering the workforce. lnkd.in/gX8wj2j7 Walmart Plans To Remove College Degree Requirements From Hundreds Of Corp Job Descriptions: lnkd.in/gyNgrqFU. What does a "material" reduction mean? Data?...“ Walz removes 4-year degree requirement for most state gov jobs: lnkd.in/gAB3MWpT. No degree? No problem: 10 highest-paying jobs without degree requirements: Take this one with a grain of salt, notice #6: Supply Chain Manager...lnkd.in/g_k6q9gv. · Avg earning potential: US$108,141 per year Also from Indeed…Best Entry Level Jobs With and Without Degree Requirements: lnkd.in/gX8p-fKP. lnkd.in/gjhtECnF "Most Sought-After Entry-Level Jobs Without a Degree: #1 Inventory Manager. The demand for skilled inventory managers in warehouses and companies post-pandemic has doubled the position’s job share in a year. Note, nearly 65% of the U.S. working population does not have a four-year degree." Ranked: Median Student Debt for a U.S. College Degree: lnkd.in/g_Eaq7zu Ranked: Most Popular U.S. Undergraduate Degrees (2011-2021): lnkd.in/gWTxiFch The top 10 most-regretted college majors - and the degrees graduates wish they had pursued instead: lnkd.in/gtapAxUJ. Students/Parents: Which college majors pay off? From WSJ: lnkd.in/gMy3nwS2. lnkd.in/gH3jSWKt 90% of 2023 graduates think college is really worth it. lnkd.in/g_Vipjd5. College majors have a big impact on income. Here are the highest- and lowest-earning fields: lnkd.in/gt8BHiFM. Here’s where the jobs are - in one chart: lnkd.in/gN-dSc6E. The 10 highest-paying college majors, five years after graduation: lnkd.in/gTFb6_vw. Top Degrees in demand, current data (2023) from NACE: lnkd.in/g3kM_sZ6.

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After a few thousand 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: 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 To Develop Them): lnkd.in/gmJ_GG6H www.linkedin.com/posts/sime-curkovic-61617a115_why-are-americans-quitting-their-jobs-5-activity-6997166854179876864-xHc-? "Quiet quitters" make up at least 50% of the U.S. workforce -- probably more, Gallup finds. U.S. employee engagement took another step backward during the 2nd quarter 2022, w/ the proportion of engaged workers remaining at 32% but the proportion of actively disengaged increasing to 18%. The ratio of engaged to actively disengaged employees is now 1.8 to 1. lnkd.in/gb4WBKvf U.S. productivity posts biggest EVER drop in 2nd quarter 2022. This is a very complicated calculation, but it is very concerning. Has how we managed the last 2+ years caught up to us? This not only will make inflation harder to beat, it contributes to inflation. Note, in the quarter after Sept. 11th, & during the Great Recession of 2007-09 & early in the pandemic, American productivity SOARED. Why? Because it’s what we do. Something is amiss in 2022. I think Leadership got us into this, & Leadership can get us out. For example, here are Four Ways to Energize a Post-Pandemic Workforce (which have largely been downplayed in my opinion): 1. Physical Safety Remains #1 2. Mental Health on the Mind 3. Time Matters Most-Even Above Pay 4. See Me, Hear Me Working Together To Get Back to Normal: lnkd.in/gRRntrQ6 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. gtnr.it/3A1mDvc FYI: Our students can major in Leadership (lnkd.in/e5JUSye). It can actually be taught, practiced, & learned (you can get better at it). However, another major is also req’d in our program (you cannot just major in Leadership), make sense? Great posts & reads: Flowchart: Are You Working for a Toxic Boss? lnkd.in/ggp_NaTx Why are Americans quitting their jobs? lnkd.in/gRN_tFm3 The five best lessons I’ve learned on leadership and career development lnkd.in/g2PaXqF9 The Great Resignation turns to the Great Regret as worker needs are not being met, expert says. lnkd.in/ggNH5YMY "Promotions are, in part, a function of who has the best relationship with the decider - if you're young, get to the office @smerconish @CNN": lnkd.in/diBcDBM4 Malcolm Gladwell says people must return to the office to regain sense of belonging’. lnkd.in/gaCbAzSj #leadership #careeradvice

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This is a very good resume/career guide from K State & another from MIT: lnkd.in/diwa34dh. Pasted below are links from Yale, Harvard, & ours (WMU, 112 pages). Should college grads negotiate a job offer (i.e., a higher starting salary)? Yes, but only if you know how to negotiate. My thoughts: lnkd.in/gEZF6prG. Here’s what a lot of college grads don’t know about their first job offer: lnkd.in/gG2DeF2h. “Just 38% of new grads negotiate w/ their employers when they get that first job offer.” Yale advice: lnkd.in/gggJFADW & lnkd.in/gxkjy3sm. More from Harvard: lnkd.in/ghEYr3Qw & lnkd.in/gc4Kd_SE & lnkd.in/gC44Baeb MIT Resume Guide: lnkd.in/g3xqeDyc. Western Michigan University: lnkd.in/gipsXEsK. This is a very good one from UNC Pembroke: lnkd.in/gJA3uub2 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: lnkd.in/gXYFDjXY. Demonstrating self-awareness during an interview is huge. I tell my students to always answer the “what is your weakness” question in the context of having a strategy to fix it (explain what you have done about it, actual RESULTS). For example: lnkd.in/gQnHZd9Y. Do not be a victim of technology. You could make the case that every Business major should minor in Data Analytics. These skill sets would perhaps include: lnkd.in/dtqV-HqE.

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Great read (see our new apprenticeship program below): The Supply Chain Of Supply Chain Talent Is Broken www.forbes.com/sites/ryancraig/2024/02/08/the-supply-chain-of-supply-chain-talent-is-broken/?sh=6f7678dc69d7 From article…“In some ways, it’s odd supply chain & procurement hadn’t come to the forefront sooner….Managing complex processes on paper or w/ spreadsheets is impossible…All told, the supply chain may comprise as much as 37% of all jobs - 44M jobs…64% of companies are experiencing a supply chain talent gap...Colleges aren’t providing any coursework or training on Salesforce, Workday, or SAP. And if they’re not doing that, they’re highly unlikely to introduce specialized procurement and supply chain platform curriculum.” NOTE: there are programs (not many though) providing the knowledge and skills the writer is lamenting. For example, in regards to apprenticeship programs: We just concluded a co-op pilot program with a F500 company that was highly successful and has started its second iteration in 2024. So, what makes this Co-op program different? It is based on the European apprentice programs, whereby students work part time as an integral part of their studies. The advantages are that students learn from hands-on experience, while also earning college credits. It is not students with a part time job next to their studies. In this program students work with company mentors and WMU-SCM faculty on projects that are directly linked to the SCM curriculum. At the end of every semester presentations are made to the company and WMU-SCM faculty members. At this point it is decided if both parties want to continue the engagement and, what the student’s grade is. Students can earn up to three courses (nine credit hours). Because of the required time, effort, and resources, i.e., investments, that the employer commits to the students, the learning experience and personal growth the students achieve from the Co-op program is unique. At the same time, the engagement between employer firm and WMU-SCM faculty improves on our industry relations, and provides yet additional opportunities for research support from the firm to the WMU-SCM program. The next company who will start a similar Co-op program will be another F500, yet another board member AND a corporate sponsor of the WMU-SCM program, underlining the commitment of our industry partners to the success of our students. Students are selected through a half day long hiring event. Together with employer and input from the WMU SCM leadership, we pre-select students. We travel up to HQ with them, where the students take an office tour, learn about the company, and they take part in interviewing sessions with several managers. ___ WMU Supply Chain Management Program: lnkd.in/erU3yTTW Delia Dohm’s curiosity guides her to success as the first WMU student in new co-op program: lnkd.in/emQrD2mk Thank you Ryan Craig for a great read (very timely in my world). hashtag#supplychainmanagement hashtag#logistics hashtag#procurement hashtag#college hashtag#apprenticeships

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Students: Do not forget to say thank you after those career fairs and networking...For more help, pasted below are links from Harvard, Yale, MIT, & WMU (112 pages). Many college grads struggle to land jobs due to a lack of preparedness: lnkd.in/egfwBsKj. “Nearly 20% of employers said they've even had a recent college grad bring a parent to an interview.” Should college grads negotiate a job offer (i.e., a higher starting salary)? Yes, but only if you know how to negotiate. My thoughts: lnkd.in/gEZF6prG. Here’s what a lot of college grads don’t know about their first job offer: lnkd.in/gG2DeF2h. “Just 38% of new grads negotiate w/ their employers when they get that first job offer.” Are students satisfied with their college experience?...Students have overwhelmingly positive reactions to their college experience: lnkd.in/gdvDK7TQ Demonstrating self-awareness during an interview is huge. I tell my students to always answer the “what is your weakness” question in the context of having a strategy to fix it (explain what you have done about it, actual RESULTS). For example: lnkd.in/gQnHZd9Y. Yale advice: lnkd.in/gggJFADW & lnkd.in/gxkjy3sm. More from Harvard: lnkd.in/ghEYr3Qw & lnkd.in/gc4Kd_SE & lnkd.in/gC44Baeb MIT: lnkd.in/g3xqeDyc. Western Michigan University: lnkd.in/gipsXEsK. UNC Pembroke: lnkd.in/gJA3uub2. Kansas State: lnkd.in/gPNgpmKA. 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: lnkd.in/gXYFDjXY. hashtag#networking hashtag#interviewing hashtag#careers hashtag#interviewpreparation

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There are the six rules of 'insane productivity' that Elon Musk lives by www.indy100.com/science-tech/elon-musk-six-points-productivity-2658796372 I just advised my students that #4 was very dangerous territory because it could really backfire (make sure you understand the culture for doing so): #4 Don't use "chain of command" to communicate. Musk emailed staff at Tesla, and Twitter, giving suggestions to improve productivity. ___ 1. Reduce the frequency of meetings According to Musk, "excessive meetings are the blight of big companies and almost always get worse over time." To make meetings more effective Musk suggests fewer of them unless there's an urgent matter to address. 2. Leave meetings that aren't valuable Similar to rule one, if an employee finds they cannot contribute successfully to a meeting then they should be allowed to leave with no repercussions. "It is not rude to leave, it is rude to make someone stay and waste their time," Musk says. 3. Don't use acronyms or nonsense words The best way to communicate effectively is to be direct about what you're saying, this means "don't use acronyms or nonsense words for objects, software, or processes." 4. Don't use "chain of command" to communicate "Communication should travel via the shortest path necessary to get the job done," Musk told employees. Musk finds it unnecessary for lower-level employees to communicate issues through the chain of command, rather than approaching a person directly. "Any manager who attempts to enforce chain of command communication will soon find themselves working elsewhere," he added. 5. Use common sense While it may seem obvious, some people need a reminder to use common sense in most situations. Musk used the example of following a "company rule" that would be "obviously ridiculous in a particular situation." 6. Avoid big meetings “Excessive meetings are the blight of big companies and almost always get worse over time. Please get [out] of all large meetings, unless you’re certain they are providing value to the whole audience, in which case keep them very short.”

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Our new "apprenticeship" program: We just concluded a co-op pilot program with a F500 company that was highly successful and has started its second iteration in 2024. So, what makes this Co-op program different? wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74490 It is based on the European apprentice programs, whereby students work part time as an integral part of their studies. The advantages are that students learn from hands-on experience, while also earning college credits. It is not students with a part time job next to their studies. In this program students work with company mentors and WMU-SCM faculty on projects that are directly linked to the SCM curriculum. At the end of every semester presentations are made to the company and WMU-SCM faculty members. At this point it is decided if both parties want to continue the engagement and, what the student’s grade is. Students can earn up to three courses (nine credit hours). Because of the required time, effort, and resources, i.e., investments, that the employer commits to the students, the learning experience and personal growth the students achieve from the Co-op program is unique. At the same time, the engagement between employer firm and WMU-SCM faculty improves on our industry relations, and provides yet additional opportunities for research support from the firm to the WMU-SCM program. The next company who will start a similar Co-op program will be another F500, yet another board member AND a corporate sponsor of the WMU-SCM program, underlining the commitment of our industry partners to the success of our students. Students are selected through a half day long hiring event. Together with employer and input from the WMU SCM leadership, we pre-select students. We travel up to HQ with them, where the students take an office tour, learn about the company, and they take part in interviewing sessions with several managers. ___ WMU Supply Chain Management Program: lnkd.in/erU3yTTW More WMU SCM student success stories… lnkd.in/emQrD2mk The Supply Chain Of Supply Chain Talent Is Broken: lnkd.in/euv9nwwc hashtag#supplychainmanagement hashtag#logistics hashtag#college hashtag#careers

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The top 10 most-regretted college majors - and the degrees graduates wish they had pursued instead. “Bachelor’s degree holders generally earn 84% more than those with just a high school diploma…STEM, health and business majors are among the highest-paying…Top-paying college majors earn $3.4 million more than the lowest-paying majors over a lifetime.” lnkd.in/gfAFzNiP. www.visualcapitalist.com/sp/interested-in-a-career-in-global-trade/ The unemployment rate for Americans w/ a college degree has dropped to 1.9%. The avg cost of college tuition & fees at public 4-year institutions has risen 179.2% the last 20 years for an avg annual increase of 9.0%. It’s a disturbing chart. BUT, while my supply chain students spend around $60K for their degree, they graduate with a job that pays $60-75K, & many are at 100K by age 30. That’s not bad ROI, right? Education boosts earning power...Avg salary by education 2022 (inflated IMO): 1. High school diploma $98,157; 2. Two-year degree $91,204; 3. Some college $108,647; 4. Bachelor’s degree $134,037; 5. Master’s degree $163,335; 6. Ph.D. $265,606. lnkd.in/gESQFNZa Over their lifetime, an MBA graduate can expect to earn $3M more than someone w/ only a bachelor’s degree. ...by 2030, the U.S. could experience unrealized revenue of $1.748 trillion due to labor shortages - equivalent to 6% of the country’s entire economy. I think it is going to be WAY worse because people are having WAY fewer kids. lnkd.in/gSPR9AfU If you look at this 2020-30 job growth chart closely, all things supply chain related scored VERY well (i.e., operations & logistics). lnkd.in/gbWAzjjK 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 & $. Finally, automation is killing all things manual (negative job growth). My students are getting worried about the job market because they are hearing about this recession. Yes, recessions tend to be very bad for college grads. However...Yes, the number of job openings fell for the 3rd straight month to 10.698M in June which is the lowest since 10.629M in August 2021 (off the record high of 11.855 million in March). But, that means there are only (sarcasm) around 11M unfilled jobs. National unemployment is 3.7% (near 50 year lows). That is not a labor recession. College grads, worry not (not even close). Recession Graduates: lnkd.in/gY9FC6TR The benefits of starting college in a recession lnkd.in/gZFAmqXX After a few thousand 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. FYI: WMU students can double major w/ Leadership. lnkd.in/gTv7gtEP www.linkedin.com/posts/sime-curkovic-61617a115_interested-in-a-career-in-global-trade-activity-7010719839551963136-0U5F? #supplychain #career

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I actually have employers tell me they will NOT consider a student if they do NOT have a strong professional LinkedIn presence. Hmm. How to effectively join LinkedIn. lnkd.in/dAwyTUy. I have former students that found new jobs & they were not even looking! Interviewing tools: lnkd.in/gipsXEsK. www.linkedin.com/posts/sime-curkovic-61617a115_does-your-resume-look-like-a-lazy-effort-activity-7010575035400687616-y6lS? Also, most employers will not even look at your resume if it looks like a lazy effort. Aesthetics matter! Yale advice: lnkd.in/gggJFADW lnkd.in/gxkjy3sm Harvard: lnkd.in/ghEYr3Qw lnkd.in/gc4Kd_SE MIT: lnkd.in/g3xqeDyc Personally, I prefer WMU’s Career Services manual. Also, WMU HCOB/ISM has a great ROI (just ask my students starting at 70K & making over six digits by age 30). Keep in mind that many schools such as Harvard ($54K/yr tuition), Yale ($58K/yr), & Stanford ($57K/yr) don't offer undergrad business degrees. WMU ($13K/yr) - A Top Business School (take a look at the list): lnkd.in/dn9-BCg Should current students negotiate an INTERNSHIP offer? The avg SCM 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). lnkd.in/gpBm_m84 Should grads negotiate a job offer (i.e., a higher starting salary)? lnkd.in/gMJYNJkh Virtual career fairs: lnkd.in/evKd-VzQ Business externship? lnkd.in/e9aeewPa Placement success of ISM Program - *Median salary was $60K - $65K (around 10% of grads hired on w/ 1 auto OEM at $78K!). "Supply Chain"+"Degree"=jobs & $$. lnkd.in/gV4x6GWE Will technology replace SCM jobs? lnkd.in/gX8vcRNa Global Negotiation: Fastest growing class. lnkd.in/guTUcvdu A Top School: lnkd.in/dVdMRXP Sample Lectures: lnkd.in/e9j33EQ Power BI or Tableau? Do not be a victim of technology. lnkd.in/eKEaPGq lnkd.in/e5zG6sZ Here is a read on how SCM 4.0 does not have to be super expensive: lnkd.in/eyebnSct How much Python do I need to know in order to excel in SCM? lnkd.in/e6Rmzpw STAR job interviews & online robots… lnkd.in/ePzz3NG lnkd.in/eZgTxWc lnkd.in/eyCv4x5 lnkd.in/eaxVjpK Myers-Briggs. lnkd.in/ehj3ysR For details on how to build your brand: lnkd.in/dSAA6wF Similar to MBTI: lnkd.in/ey4TEUY lnkd.in/exNDhSv Help with online interviews...lnkd.in/eKBDsMq Practice before it really matters...lnkd.in/ekaBK5Q Resume advice... lnkd.in/eWen96qj lnkd.in/e7utipBi lnkd.in/eVEHgvk6 Internships, salary data, etc. lnkd.in/eNfUzksJ Covid job market… lnkd.in/ed-ZfanD Delay graduation for experience? lnkd.in/ewKu7b_X Right time for grad school? lnkd.in/eTk-PXPv Predictive Data Analytics (Excel)…lnkd.in/dQABdsXc Problem solving #1 skill set! Elon's resume - lnkd.in/eWaJ8q2 #jobhunting #networking #interviewing

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Another great tool (from K State), as students begin to prepare for career fairs...For more help, pasted below are links from Harvard, Yale, MIT, & WMU (112 pages). Many college grads struggle to land jobs due to a lack of preparedness: lnkd.in/egfwBsKj. “Nearly 20% of employers said they've even had a recent college grad bring a parent to an interview.” Should college grads negotiate a job offer (i.e., a higher starting salary)? Yes, but only if you know how to negotiate. My thoughts: lnkd.in/gEZF6prG. Here’s what a lot of college grads don’t know about their first job offer: lnkd.in/gG2DeF2h. “Just 38% of new grads negotiate w/ their employers when they get that first job offer.” Are students satisfied with their college experience?...Students have overwhelmingly positive reactions to their college experience: lnkd.in/gdvDK7TQ Demonstrating self-awareness during an interview is huge. I tell my students to always answer the “what is your weakness” question in the context of having a strategy to fix it (explain what you have done about it, actual RESULTS). For example: lnkd.in/gQnHZd9Y. Yale advice: lnkd.in/gggJFADW & lnkd.in/gxkjy3sm. More from Harvard: lnkd.in/ghEYr3Qw & lnkd.in/gc4Kd_SE & lnkd.in/gC44Baeb MIT: lnkd.in/g3xqeDyc. Western Michigan University: lnkd.in/gipsXEsK. This is a very good one from UNC Pembroke: lnkd.in/gJA3uub2. Kansas State: lnkd.in/gPNgpmKA. 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: lnkd.in/gXYFDjXY. hashtag#networking hashtag#interviewing hashtag#careers hashtag#interviewpreparation

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I actually have employers tell me they will NOT consider a student if they do NOT have a strong professional LinkedIn presence. Hmm. How to effectively join LinkedIn. lnkd.in/dAwyTUy I have former students that found new jobs & they were not even looking! Yes, aggressive orgs found them via LI. Some firms w/ a market cap of > $1T do this often. Interviewing tools: lnkd.in/gipsXEsK. Thank you WMU for 112 pages of ideas. www.linkedin.com/posts/sime-curkovic-61617a115_employers-expect-a-strong-li-profile-activity-6997976884756041728-xqiA? Yale advice: lnkd.in/gggJFADW lnkd.in/gxkjy3sm Harvard: lnkd.in/ghEYr3Qw lnkd.in/gc4Kd_SE MIT: lnkd.in/g3xqeDyc Personally, I prefer WMU’s Career Services manual. Also, WMU HCOB/ISM has a great ROI (just ask my students starting at 70K & making over six digits by age 30). Keep in mind that many schools such as Harvard ($54K/yr tuition), Yale ($58K/yr), & Stanford ($57K/yr) don't offer undergrad business degrees. WMU ($13K/yr) - A Top Business School (take a look at the list): lnkd.in/dn9-BCg Should current students negotiate an INTERNSHIP offer? The avg SCM 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). lnkd.in/gpBm_m84 Should grads negotiate a job offer (i.e., a higher starting salary)? lnkd.in/gMJYNJkh Virtual career fairs: lnkd.in/evKd-VzQ Business externship? lnkd.in/e9aeewPa Placement success of ISM Program - *Median salary was $60K - $65K (around 10% of grads hired on w/ 1 auto OEM at $78K!). "Supply Chain"+"Degree"=jobs & $$. lnkd.in/gV4x6GWE Will technology replace SCM jobs? lnkd.in/gX8vcRNa Global Negotiation: Fastest growing class. lnkd.in/guTUcvdu A Top School: lnkd.in/dVdMRXP Sample Lectures: lnkd.in/e9j33EQ Power BI or Tableau? Do not be a victim of technology. lnkd.in/eKEaPGq lnkd.in/e5zG6sZ Here is a good read on how SCM 4.0 does not have to be super expensive: lnkd.in/eyebnSct How much Python do I need to know in order to excel in SCM? lnkd.in/e6Rmzpw STAR job interviews & online robots… lnkd.in/ePzz3NG lnkd.in/eZgTxWc lnkd.in/eyCv4x5 lnkd.in/eaxVjpK Myers-Briggs. lnkd.in/ehj3ysR For details on how to build your brand: lnkd.in/dSAA6wF Similar to MBTI: lnkd.in/ey4TEUY lnkd.in/exNDhSv Help with online interviews...lnkd.in/eKBDsMq Practice before it really matters...lnkd.in/ekaBK5Q Resume advice... lnkd.in/eWen96qj lnkd.in/e7utipBi lnkd.in/eVEHgvk6 Internships, salary data, etc. lnkd.in/eNfUzksJ Covid job market… lnkd.in/ed-ZfanD Delay graduation for experience? lnkd.in/ewKu7b_X Right time for grad school? lnkd.in/eTk-PXPv Predictive Data Analytics (Excel)…lnkd.in/dQABdsXc Problem solving #1 skill set! Elon's resume - lnkd.in/eWaJ8q2 #jobhunting #networking #interviewing

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Do you know how to use Power BI or Tableau? Which does your company use? Is it mainstream? Do not be a victim of technology. lnkd.in/eKEaPGq Visualization is big. Kellogg’s is one of the largest users of Tableau in Michigan & Tableau is owned by Salesforce. Salesforce is huge & is worth $220B. PowerBI is owned by Microsoft which is even huger than Salesforce & MSFT is worth $2,475,000,000,000 - that is $2.475 Trillion! PowerBI (MSFT) is playing catch-up but making significant strides. Tableau is the real deal. But so is Power BI. Students ask me which one will prevail in the market place? I have no idea but would you bet against a $2T company? Based on what I have seen, they both might be long term players in this space. CIS 3640 (this is the 3rd of 4 classes in our Business Analytics minor) has added Tableau & Power BI. Both Power BI & Tableau target the similar market - visualization & end-user BI. The consensus is that Power BI should be there in CIS 3640 for several reasons. One key reason is that Microsoft is making it free of charge, while Tableau is not. We will continue to monitor the market & adjust accordingly. In short, the current plan is to have Power BI in CIS 3640. Tableau is being added to a 3640 section as an “experiment”. Please let me know of disagree with any of this. I had a student with a “Technology Skills” section on her resume. She (BA minor) listed all the things she learned in all her SCM and BA courses. During an interview, an employer asked her, do you really know how to do all this stuff? I would love to be asked that! As of today, what would a Technology Skills section on your resume look like? Note: I have a few former students (not many) that lost their jobs during covid as they became victims of downsizing. If you asked me what was the key underlying theme, I would say they were weak on technology. Also, during covid, I had numerous employers ask for help finding talent because they were hiring like crazy. Kind of ironic, right? The bottom line is that it really doesn’t matter which tool students learned (as long as there is industry evidence to support the tool selection). The two tools share so many similarities. Usually one should be able to transition from one tool to another with minimal learning. If SCM students already know what tools they are going to be using at the internship or job, they might want to talk to talk to their CIS faculty. This will help them pick the desired course section. Otherwise, it is hard for us to predict what analytics & visualization tools each student will be using & which company they will end up working. Does your resume have this?... -big data/analytics, database management, data mining, project management, SQL, Python, PMO, Tableau, Power BI, etc. lnkd.in/eK7yQiRD Python: lnkd.in/e6Rmzpw lnkd.in/efCCBQ5s

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My contact info: Sample Lectures & Should You Major in Supply Chain Management? wmich.edu/supplychain/academics/lectures Dr. Sime (Sheema) Curkovic, Ph.D., Professor, Operations/Supply Chain Pat Daugherty Supply Chain & Lee Honors College Fellow Associate Director, Center for Integrated Supply Mgmt Western Michigan University, Haworth College of Business Schneider Hall Room 3246, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5429 Tel.: [phone]; E-Mail: [e-mail] "Better, faster, cheaper"; www.wmich.edu/supplychain "WMU Integrated Supply Management (ISM)...Nation's best undergraduate SCM program (Gartner 2014); 2nd in SCM technology (SoftwareAdvice 2015); 2nd in top global SCM talent (SCM World 2017) Vitae: wmich.edu/supplychain/directory/curkovic

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Do you know how to use Power BI or Tableau? Which does your company use? Is it mainstream? Do not be a victim of technology. lnkd.in/eKEaPGq Visualization is big. Kellogg’s is one of the largest users of Tableau in Michigan & Tableau is owned by Salesforce. Salesforce is huge & is worth $220B. PowerBI is owned by Microsoft which is even huger than Salesforce & MSFT is worth $2,475,000,000,000 - that is $2.475 Trillion! PowerBI (MSFT) is playing catch-up but making significant strides. Tableau is the real deal. But so is Power BI. Students ask me which one will prevail in the market place? I have no idea but would you bet against a $2T company? Based on what I have seen, they both might be long term players in this space. CIS 3640 (this is the 3rd of 4 classes in our Business Analytics minor) has added Tableau & Power BI. Both Power BI & Tableau target the similar market - visualization & end-user BI. The consensus is that Power BI should be there in CIS 3640 for several reasons. One key reason is that Microsoft is making it free of charge, while Tableau is not. We will continue to monitor the market & adjust accordingly. In short, the current plan is to have Power BI in CIS 3640. Tableau is being added to a 3640 section as an “experiment”. Please let me know of disagree with any of this. I had a student with a “Technology Skills” section on her resume. She (BA minor) listed all the things she learned in all her SCM and BA courses. During an interview, an employer asked her, do you really know how to do all this stuff? I would love to be asked that! As of today, what would a Technology Skills section on your resume look like? Note: I have a few former students (not many) that lost their jobs during covid as they became victims of downsizing. If you asked me what was the key underlying theme, I would say they were weak on technology. Also, during covid, I had numerous employers ask for help finding talent because they were hiring like crazy. Kind of ironic, right? The bottom line is that it really doesn’t matter which tool students learned (as long as there is industry evidence to support the tool selection). The two tools share so many similarities. Usually one should be able to transition from one tool to another with minimal learning. If SCM students already know what tools they are going to be using at the internship or job, they might want to talk to talk to their CIS faculty. This will help them pick the desired course section. Otherwise, it is hard for us to predict what analytics & visualization tools each student will be using & which company they will end up working. Does your resume have this?... -big data/analytics, database management, data mining, project management, SQL, Python, PMO, Tableau, Power BI, etc. lnkd.in/eK7yQiRD Python: lnkd.in/e6Rmzpw lnkd.in/efCCBQ5s