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March 8, 2024
The Columbus Dispatch
The Columbus Dispatch
How much does parking costs keep you from visiting the Short North?
Paying for parking in the Short North area can impact consumer behavior, says Joe Goodman, chair of Fisher's Department of Marketing and Logistics. But there are alternatives to help address or mitigate the burden of parking costs, including lower rates and the availability of public transportation to the bustling area.
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February 23, 2024
Bloomberg
Bloomberg
NRA and LaPierre found liable in New York AG’s donor funds case
The allegations of corruption on display in open court for weeks on end could shake the perception that the NRA is a strong organization, says Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting at Fisher.
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February 21, 2024
Supply Chain Management Review
Supply Chain Management Review
Innovating supply chain higher education with generative AI
Using artificial intelligence in the classroom is not without concerns. But Vince Castillo, assistant professor of logistics at Fisher, writes that the technology can also offer supply chain students access to and experience using an increasingly critical tool in the industry.
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February 15, 2024
Columbus Business First
Columbus Business First
Is the office doomed?
Rising construction costs, work-from-home policies, high vacancy rates and banks’ reluctance to lend have left the market in a state of flux. The issues facing the Columbus-area market aren't too different than the challenges faced nationally, says Donald Sheets, executive director of the Ohio State University Center for Real Estate.
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February 4, 2024
The Washington Post
The Washington Post
Luxury spending, internal strife leave NRA staggering into 2024 election
Revenue from membership dues has fallen, while the organization's legal costs have risen, a scenario that is hard to reverse, says Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting.
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January 26, 2024
WBNS-10TV
WBNS-10TV
Will Red Sea shipping attacks impact costs?
Keely Croxton, professor of logistics and associate dean for undergraduate programs, says consumers might not see a major short-term increase in product cost because the Suez Canal trade route only provides about 15% of goods to the United States.
January 24, 2024
The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal
Retailers return to bringing in inventory ‘just in time’
Inventory levels that surged during the pandemic are down and companies are reluctant to build new stockpiles. Terry Esper, a logistics professor at Fisher says companies are now better able to predict shopper demand and feel they can hold leaner inventories amid moderating spending growth and fewer supply-chain disruptions.
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January 8, 2024
The Atlantic
The Atlantic
The NRA under siege
The NRA's financial performance and lack of diversity within its revenue portfolio has been a part of the organization's tailspin, says Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting at Fisher.
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January 4, 2024
Money Geek
Money Geek
The definition of behavioral finance
Professor of Marketing Selin Malkoc helps answer the question, "What do people need to know about behavioral finance?"
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January 4, 2024
Money Geek
Money Geek
Best business credit cards for rewards in 2024
Selin Malkoc, professor of marketing and logistics, provides guidance into when to consider a business credit card that carries with it steep annual fees.
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December 29, 2023
Policygenius
Policygenius
Will home insurance prices keep rising in 2024?
Different factors, including inflation, could play a role in whether insurance rates continue to rise in 2024, says Itzhak Ben-David, the Neil Klatskin Chair in Finance and Real Estate at Fisher.
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December 13, 2023
Military Times
Military Times
$30M military wreath charity buys solely from its founders’ farm
A military-focused charity whose main source of income is donations is set to write the largest check in its history to its supplier — a company owned by the founders of the charity. While not illegal, the appearance of a conflict of interest and concern for maintaining public trust should give both organizations pause, says Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting at Fisher.
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December 12, 2023
U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report
Leadership faces the ‘good kind’ of identity crisis
From strongman to collaborative, experts say what we expect of leaders has changed significantly over time. Timothy Judge, executive director of the Fisher Leadership Initiative and chair of the Department of Management and Human Resources, says the public nature of many leadership positions is driving the recent push for integrity among leaders.
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December 6, 2023
ProvenBase
ProvenBase
Top DEI leaders: Cynthia Turner
Assistant Dean and Chief Diversity Officer Cynthia Turner was among a select group recognized for their exceptional leadership, vision and commitment to driving diversity, equity and inclusion within their respective industries. These leaders have been chosen based on their impactful DEI initiatives, company's diversity statistics and proven track record as trailblazers in diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) space.
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November 30, 2023
WalletHub
WalletHub
States where unemployment claims are increasing the most
Oded Shenkar, the Ford Motor Company Chair in Global Business Management, shares insights into his view of the labor market and their impact on items such as personal finances.
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November 24, 2023
Marketplace
Marketplace
Will generous return policies stick around this holiday season?
Some companies are trying to prevent costly returns by providing detailed product information and experimenting with virtual try-ons, says Terry Esper, professor of logistics at Fisher.
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November 15, 2023
The Trace
The Trace
This is what the NRA looks like in decline
The group is slowly abandoning its original mission to teach Americans how to handle guns. Spending on these programs has dropped 77 percent in less than a decade. The trend, says Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting at Fisher, can impact membership, which in turn leads to questions about the long-term future of the organization.
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November 12, 2023
PERE
PERE
Multifamily investment remains a hot commodity in the U.S.
Top cities such as New York and San Francisco will continue to see growth, says Itzhak Ben-David, the Neil Klatskin Chair in Finance and Real Estate at Fisher, but there are other markets around the country that are emerging with affordability and robust job growth.
November 2, 2023
Spectrum News 1
Spectrum News 1
Home sellers awarded $1.8B in lawsuit against realtors
Donald Sheets, executive director of The Ohio State University Center for Real Estate, discusses the federal ruling against the National Association of Realtors and multiple real estate companies for colluding to inflate commissions, and its impact on the residential real estate market in Ohio.
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November 2, 2023
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
Fintech conference explores frameworks shaping modern-day business
Researchers, practitioners, experts and students gathered for the second annual Fintech @ Ohio State and Beyond Conference to deepen their understanding of the technology that supports modern-day business. The event also included news of the launch of Fisher's new Fintech Micro-Credential, its latest step in non-degree graduate offerings.
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October 31, 2023
WOSU
WOSU
Tech Tuesday: Lawsuits against Meta, changes in self-checkouts, DNA origami
Self-checkout was the next big thing in retail sales, but now, after years of long lines and finicky machines, its efficacy is in question. As new forms of advanced checkout are tested in stores across the country, Joe Goodman, chair of Fisher's Department of Marketing and Logistics, joins the discussion about taking deeper look at self-checkout.
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October 30, 2023
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Building resilient global supply chains: An exploration
A collaboration among two of Fisher’s Centers of Excellence and Ohio State’s East Asian Studies Center put global trade dynamics and supply chain resiliency in the spotlight. The Global Supply Chain Forum connected the Ohio State community with U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai and Harvard Professor William Kirby.
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October 23, 2023
Marketplace
Marketplace
How to avoid scams and be a smart donor
Evaluating a charity can be tough. Doing “good” can be highly subjective. But there’s still a lot you can do to avoid scams and be a smart donor. Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting at Fisher, says dealing directly with a prospective charity can help protect personal data and prevent unsolicited calls from other organizations that utilize telemarketers.
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October 19, 2023
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
The secret world of supply chains
Supply chains are the backbone to our modern society, and when something goes wrong, there’s an enormous ripple effect. In the latest episode of the Now at Ohio State podcast, Terry Esper, professor of logistics at Fisher, and Katrina Cornish, professor in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, discuss the importance of supply chains, how COVID has changed things and what we can do to make sure things keep running smoothly.
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October 18, 2023
The Conversation
The Conversation
Nonprofits can become more resilient by spending more on fundraising and admin
Balancing administrative costs with direct benefit expenditures is a tightrope for many nonprofits. New insights from Telesilla Kotsi, assistant professor of operations and business analytics, turns conventional thinking on its head by showing how increased spending on overhead and fundraising can actually make an organization more effective and resilient.