Data analytics has been in the spotlight over the last few years. And the demand for data and analytics is still on the rise. Organizations are constantly exploring more and more with data to improve their business models and strategies.
Did you know that Supply Chain Management has emerged as a must-have degree, post the pandemic? “Incoming business students who once defaulted to finance or marketing now want to explore supply chain management”, says Alok Baveja, a professor at Rutgers Business School.
Considering a challenging career that pays well? The supply chain industry is set to grow at a CAGR of 10.5% till 2025 but its competitiveness gap remains the biggest hurdle. According to a recent report, reduction in the supply chain costs from 9% to 4% can double profits. It comes as no surprise that 57% of companies believe that supply chain management gives them a competitive edge. Post the pandemic, companies are looking to hire quality talent who can make their supply chains more resilient. The demand for skilled professionals in this industry is rising sharply; by 7% every year with salaries of as much as Rs. 30 lakhs! So how do you get a share of this gold-mine?
Today, we are used to consuming more data in a day than we did in an entire month a few years ago. Indians spend an average of 5 hours a day on their smartphones as per a recent report by Ericsson Consumerlab. We have instant access to groceries, apparel, entertainment, healthcare, payments, education; all possible due to this internet boom. It has made our lives convenient, given us more information at our disposal as consumers, and also given us more power to be heard. How does this change the equation for marketers?
Over the years, case studies have become a highly effective tool used by successful people to improve on their analytical skills, domain knowledge and communication. The professionals who learn from the success or the mistakes made by others are usually one step ahead of others. So much so that, it’s even become an important sales strategy too.
Abhishek is a second-year student from NITIE Mumbai where he secured a Pre-placement Offer after his Summer Internship at McKinsey & Co. in 2021 and will be joining the firm in May 2022. He is a member of the Placement Committee where the team secured 100% placements for almost 500 students in these tough scenarios. He has 24 months of work experience and did his bachelor’s in mechanical engineering from IIT Dhanbad. He is a hardworking and creative individual who like to explore things a lot and has been successful in delivering results at several platforms and organization. In this article, he has shared his internship experience and how he went on to bag the coveted PPO from McKinsey & Co. Read on!
With an industry size of $215 billion, CAGR of over 10%, employing over 25 million people; the Supply Chain industry is the backbone of India’s economy. The pandemic accentuated supply chain weaknesses, with nearly 75% of companies worldwide experiencing disruptions when their supply chain juggernauts came to a screeching halt. Therein, lies both the problem and the opportunity for India’s skilled professionals.
Consultancy is one of the most sought-after domains at B-schools during placements, and why not? It’s glamourous, provides an unparalleled learning experience, and offers you an opportunity to work and interact with the best and brightest minds (they say the best-in-class is average at a consultancy firm). This hype around consultancy has resulted in immense competition, with everyone putting their best foot forward. Hence, preparation is key to securing an excellent placement. I’ve tried to pen my preparation journey to help the future batches at their interviews.
Data analytics has been in the spotlight over the last few years. And the demand for data and analytics is still on the rise. Organizations are constantly exploring more and more with data to improve their business models and strategies.
Did you know that Supply Chain Management has emerged as a must-have degree, post the pandemic? “Incoming business students who once defaulted to finance or marketing now want to explore supply chain management”, says Alok Baveja, a professor at Rutgers Business School.
Considering a challenging career that pays well? The supply chain industry is set to grow at a CAGR of 10.5% till 2025 but its competitiveness gap remains the biggest hurdle. According to a recent report, reduction in the supply chain costs from 9% to 4% can double profits. It comes as no surprise that 57% of companies believe that supply chain management gives them a competitive edge. Post the pandemic, companies are looking to hire quality talent who can make their supply chains more resilient. The demand for skilled professionals in this industry is rising sharply; by 7% every year with salaries of as much as Rs. 30 lakhs! So how do you get a share of this gold-mine?
Today, we are used to consuming more data in a day than we did in an entire month a few years ago. Indians spend an average of 5 hours a day on their smartphones as per a recent report by Ericsson Consumerlab. We have instant access to groceries, apparel, entertainment, healthcare, payments, education; all possible due to this internet boom. It has made our lives convenient, given us more information at our disposal as consumers, and also given us more power to be heard. How does this change the equation for marketers?
Over the years, case studies have become a highly effective tool used by successful people to improve on their analytical skills, domain knowledge and communication. The professionals who learn from the success or the mistakes made by others are usually one step ahead of others. So much so that, it’s even become an important sales strategy too.
Abhishek is a second-year student from NITIE Mumbai where he secured a Pre-placement Offer after his Summer Internship at McKinsey & Co. in 2021 and will be joining the firm in May 2022. He is a member of the Placement Committee where the team secured 100% placements for almost 500 students in these tough scenarios. He has 24 months of work experience and did his bachelor’s in mechanical engineering from IIT Dhanbad. He is a hardworking and creative individual who like to explore things a lot and has been successful in delivering results at several platforms and organization. In this article, he has shared his internship experience and how he went on to bag the coveted PPO from McKinsey & Co. Read on!
With an industry size of $215 billion, CAGR of over 10%, employing over 25 million people; the Supply Chain industry is the backbone of India’s economy. The pandemic accentuated supply chain weaknesses, with nearly 75% of companies worldwide experiencing disruptions when their supply chain juggernauts came to a screeching halt. Therein, lies both the problem and the opportunity for India’s skilled professionals.
Consultancy is one of the most sought-after domains at B-schools during placements, and why not? It’s glamourous, provides an unparalleled learning experience, and offers you an opportunity to work and interact with the best and brightest minds (they say the best-in-class is average at a consultancy firm). This hype around consultancy has resulted in immense competition, with everyone putting their best foot forward. Hence, preparation is key to securing an excellent placement. I’ve tried to pen my preparation journey to help the future batches at their interviews.
