Career questions tagged supplychain
What advice do you have for someone looking to pursue Logistics & Supply Chain Management?
I am currently returning back to school, after being in the transportation industry for the last 5 years, to pursue a degree in Supply Chain. This decision was made after I sought employment as a PT Supply Chain Specialist for a well-known distributor. I analyze data, facilitate meetings with vendors, and overall manage inventory to help maintain a steady flow for our customer. This side of the warehouse is new to me, but I would like to know pointers (or advice) for this specific industry. What should I look out for, good or bad? What has worked for you? Are there associations that I should look into joining to help further my career? What do you wish someone would have told you about the industry?
What is work life balance like in supply chain management careers?
I'm wondering what the work life balance in supply chain management careers is like?
Should I go for a APICS cert before I graduate?
Hello all, I am currently in my senior year pursuing a BS in SCM. I have been rejected from multiple internships and I’m wondering if it’s because I am not at a top school for SCM. To help me out with job prospects once I graduate, I’m thinking of paying for the ASCM CSCP cert and begin working on it now, so I can have it done by the time I graduate. Is this a good idea? Will it help my job prospects or will my degree be enough? I want to graduate and hit the ground running!
CSCP vs CPIM
Would you find an APICS CPIM certification, or a CSCP certification, to be more useful? Which is more in-demand by more employers? Which enables more career flexibility? Which most easily translates to project manager experience? #manufacturing #supplychain #planning #logistics