How bad the 2008 recession for those working in supply chain management?

Hi everyone,
Hope you are doing well.

I am looking for an entry level role ( Tier 1 MBA college graduate) for Investment banking or PE roles. Please let me know if there is any relevant opportunity.
Thank you

How do I rotate from ITS to advisory / consulting?

Can someone help me understand why US steel has been down so much from its high of $48? Is trump politics if so how?

Just had my discovery flight and I’ve been wanting to go for my PPL for a while, just not sure I can justify the 15k or so investment in my current financial situation. Would it be really bad to spread my lesson over a period of a few years?

Planning on staying in Japan in November for a week! Any recommendations on where to stay / things to do? Also, got some SPG points (<100k) I want to use!

Best hotels near Kaiser Permanente HQ?

Any suggestions of any good consulting firm in infrastructure/transport? Preferably the ones who can provide work visa sponsorship

Any Sloan calls yet?

Thoughts on writing about trauma in a personal essay?

Any other postdocs dealing with the crippling anxiety of disappointing all your mentors/supporters in science by leaving academia? I know it’s my life but….

how common is the 40x rule (landlords want you to make at least 40x the rent)?? i’m looking to move to nyc and want a studio, so narrowing down my search to find a studio <2k feels impossible, esp in a convenient location. any insight would be helpful!

Deloitte US just announced layoffs. Any other B4 started layoffs too ?

Hi Fishes

I have one doubt i have 9+ year experience in Mainframe
Now i want to switch to Big Data (Doing some online course)


Is it possible to switch to big data from mainframe
Also how to say in interview rwgarding mainframe and big data


Kindly guide advise please please

How many hours do you actually work at job and for interview preparation?

We need a way to manage all the company phones and laptops used by employees. Is Vmware the best option?

We've been using Excel to keep track of our inventory but it's becoming more difficult as we grow. Are there any tools out there that can help me automate this process?

It's incredible how our racist af retail manager has managed to keep a job. HR is aware of this, but nothing has been done to fix this. Anyone else dealing with such mess?

What do you like the least about working with supply chain management?

I'm in a bit of a conundrum. Been a teamster for years, just found out I'm close to becoming diabetic. What can I do to keep at least sort of in shape when I travel too much to justify a gym membership?

I understand why so many cities are trying to limit cars and make their neighborhoods more "walkable," but it really complicates deliveries. No parking spot? Then I can't really make a delivery. Has anyone here ever gotten a ticket for not being in a parking spot while making a delivery?

How do you make the jump from a tax accountant role (associate 1st yr) at a Big 4 firm to an entry level supply chain job?

How much do y'all make? I make $30 an hour. It's more than enough (for me) but I've heard that wages vary drastically. So what about you?

I'm glad people can order things online and get them the next day; but it makes my job harder because a lot of the people in my company don't see that we just don't have the infrastructure for that kind of operation, so they need to order it BEFORE they need it the next day

Didn't know how lonely this job could get sometimes, makes me wonder why I thought driving a truck across the country was a good idea

I’m burned out and looking at ways to leave the long hours behind while staying in the industry. How have you used your SCM skills as a freelancer or applied to a side hustle?

Huh… my company made me drive cross-country with a load that should've been refrigerated, only to be scolded at my destination because said load arrived spoiled. I only transport goods, it's not my job to ensure the quality of said goods!

Would you say procurement or supply chain is the better career path for a new grad?

My uncle is a HS math teacher and like a lot of teachers, he is looking to switch careers. I’m thinking there might be a place for him in logistics. What roles should he start looking at that might suit his skills?

Smile whenever you come into your office. The work we do makes life easier for thousands of professionals worldwide, so it should not be taken lightly.

Any idea what a reasonable salary is for a strategic sourcing specialist in the PNW? I currently work in allocations and graduate with a dual MBA/MS in two weeks.

What are some of the most lucrative positions within the supply chain field? Any recommendations to maximize earning potential?

I'm interviewing a candidate for an Associate Supply Chain Analyst position in a few days. What questions should I prepare?

Looking to get advice on two different job offers. I am only concerned about long term career prospects in choosing one or the other. Offer 1: warehouse manager for a beverage company. Offer 2: material distribution manager for an industrial equipment manufacturer. Again, only want input on future opportunities that each might provide. Thanks!