If UPS workers go on strike next month, the disruption stands to impact the economy, businesses and customers directly. Professor of Logistics Terry Esper details how some of it could play out.

As Farmers Insurance announced their intention to discontinue new coverage in Florida, Itzhak Ben-David, the Neil Klatskin Chair in Finance and Real Estate, says that the result of major insurers pulling out of the state could be profound on the housing market.

If the potential strike is anything like UPS’s last strike in 1997, it could lead to slower deliveries, higher prices and supply chain disruptions, says Terry Esper, professor of logistics at Fisher.

Employers are starting to take a closer look at how programs like ChatGPT can help their workplace. But are there jobs artificial intelligence cannot replace? Hun Lee, assistant professor of management and human resources, says there are three functions that AI cannot replicate human thought and action.

The PGA Tour's status as a tax-exempt organization is getting new scrutiny on the heels of its merger with LIV, says Brian Mittendorf, the Fisher Designated Professor in Accounting and a nonprofit expert.

Jon Quinn, senior lecturer of marketing and logistics and academic director of the Consumer Packaged Goods Industry Immersion, provides some insights into what makes for meaningful internship experiences.

The OceanGate Titan submersible that imploded with five on board became subject to memes on social media which were unsympathetic to the families. Assistant Professor of Marketing and Logistics Jesse Walker shares insights into how society views the ultra rich collectively and as individuals.

Fintech lenders are ‘relying heavily’ on credit scores to determine loan pricing, according to a study co-authored by Itzhak Ben-David, the Neil Klatskin Chair in Finance and Real Estate, and his colleagues.

Maintaining its image as a quality health care system is going to be crucial going forward for Kettering Health, said Roy Lewicki, a professor emeritus of ethics and human resources at Fisher.

Stephanie Wapner, senior lecturer in management and human resources, provides additional insight and context to WalletHub's examination of a variety of metrics that seek to identify the best and worst states for working moms.

Brian Mittendorf, the Fisher Designated Professor in Accounting, says the NRA's financial picture is improving, but continued declines in revenue means "something has to give for this organization."

For decades, Girl Scouts has used cookie sales to raise funds and teach scouts about entrepreneurship. This year, thanks to the Raspberry Rally cookie, members got a painful lesson in what can happen when high demand meets limited supply. Predicting demand for the Rallies may have been especially difficult, because Girl Scouts introduced a whole new way to buy them, said Terry Esper, associate professor of logistics at Fisher.

Tanya Menon, professor of management and human resources and the chair of Ohio State's University Senate Diversity Committee, joins the discussion of why the number of diversity, equity and inclusion roles are declining — and the importance of quantifiable metrics in measuring the impact of these roles. 

Guests on the Colin McEnroe Show, including Professor of Marketing Selin Malkoc, take a look at the importance of leisure for health, how the concept differs around the world, and what it means to value your free time.

The popularity of remote and hybrid work has led to higher vacancies at office properties nationwide. "What's happening at this asset (Continental Plaza) is what's happening all over," said Donald Sheets, executive director of the Ohio State University Center for Real Estate and a senior lecturer in the finance department at Fisher.

Joe Goodman, chair of Fisher's Department of Marketing and Logistics, shares some consumer behavior insights into the upcoming Valentine's Day holiday.

KPMG launched its Master of Accounting with Data and Analytics program in 2016 in collaboration with the Villanova School of Business and The Ohio State University Max M. Fisher College of Business. The master's program has been recently expanded to more colleges and universities, including historically Black colleges and universities. 

From grocery prices and egg prices in particular to gas prices, everything costs more, but how does that impact Columbus restaurants. Joe Goodman, chair of the department of marketing and logistics at Ohio State's Fisher College of Business, said between the costs of food and labor, restaurants are feeling the same squeeze as customers.

A strong talent pool — led in part by Fisher's commitment to creating supply chain leaders — proximity to a wide swath of the U.S.

Parents are straining to find children’s cold and flu medicine as companies also struggle to keep up with demand for amoxicillin. John Gray, a professor of operations, says because the margins for these products are so low, manufacturers aren't motivated to ramp up production more than they have to.

Wine, toys, and appliances are among the items that will be harder to get this holiday season. Keely Croxton, professor of logistics, says in order to avoid future supply chain issues, companies may begin holding more inventory and avoid relying on a single supplier. The cost for this resiliency, when things return to normal, could be higher prices for consumers.

The pandemic revealed the need for cloud-based additions to Amazon Web Services to help businesses track and manage cargo flows, says Associate Professor of Logistics Terry Esper.

More women and minorities are joining the supply-chain workforce, but Associate Professor of Logistics Terry Esper says pay disparities, off-color jokes and safety concerns endure throughout the industry.

Brian Mittendorf, the Fisher Designated Professor in Accounting and a nonprofit expert, says the rise of donor-advised funds (DAFs) and the practice of shuffling money between DAFs to give the appearance of donations being made is increasing.

Excess inventory and labor challenges are the storylines of this holiday shopping season, says Associate Professor of Logistics Terry Esper.