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This site operates in conjunction with a series of books by the same name. Books focused on assisting college students or recent graduates entering the work environment, and provide insights in the following areas:
Understanding how to succeed in today’s work environment;
How to avoid easy, preventable career impacting mistakes;
Heighten understanding of key practical elements of the job;
Understanding importance of relationships;
Practical examples to increase understanding of educational concepts;
Guidance on essential skills and key performance priorities;
And, other general suggestions and advice.
The first book in the series is related to Supply Chain Management, others will be released at a future date, addressing other education and work channels.
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Friendly Career Advice – Supply Chain Reviews
Stanley Vitikas, Professor of Practice, Arizona State University W.P. Carey School of Business:
“Outstanding effort!! This is very well written, an easy read, covers a wealth of very applicable topics! Very impressive!”
“You’ve had quite an interesting and comprehensive career path!”
“In general, … I really like the book, its wide-ranging and, offers good “how to” tips on a detailed list of applicable concepts!”
Robert K. Julian, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Sportsman's Warehouse:
“An insightful source of information for anyone interested in pursuing a career in Supply Chain Management. Wonderfully bridges the gap between academic theory and real-world practice.”
Chirag Kansara, Student who participated in a guest lecture session:
“Hello Sir, I am a UT Dallas student taking professor Widdifield’s class of Operations Management. Just wanted to thank you for the awesome presentation that you shared and the wealth of knowledge that you provided today. Also, congratulations on the book that you wrote!”
Steve Sherman, Global VP of Operations & Supply Chain, Chief Procurement Officer, CIO, Spectralink Corporation:
"A practical and effective guide to succeeding in a supply chain management career. Perfectly complements supply chain academic theory, with proven recommendations for advancement and growth."
Tim Carpenter, Chief Executive Officer, CST Industries, Inc.:
“I found the ebook very good - informative, topical and easy to read. I think it is a very good primer for people interested in SCM, sourcing and the like, (which as a career or for those that need to know how it "should" work). It outlines several areas that I was never taught in school and it highlights the critically important linkage between all functions in the value chain. I equally appreciated the section on the critical importance of communication because I believe it is such an impediment in so many of the businesses I have entered.”
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