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Eating out more expensive? See what Columbus restaurant menus saw a price jump
February 4, 2023
The Columbus Dispatch

Eating out more expensive? See what Columbus restaurant menus saw a price jump

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.
Working from home is a better deal for husbands than wives, study shows
January 12, 2023
HuffPost

Working from home is a better deal for husbands than wives, study shows

A new study from Professor of Management and Human Resources Jasmine Hu found "gendered differences" in how working husbands and wives experience remote work and flexible schedules.
‘Tripledemic’ drug shortages: When surging demand meets static capacity
December 22, 2022
Supply Chain Dive

‘Tripledemic’ drug shortages: When surging demand meets static capacity

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.
Supply chain problems prompt some shortages of holiday essentials
December 15, 2022
Cleveland.com

Supply chain problems prompt some shortages of holiday essentials

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.
Amazon launches supply-chain software service
November 29, 2022
The Wall Street Journal

Amazon launches supply-chain software service

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.
Logistics companies are diversifying hiring, but challenges persist
November 28, 2022
The Wall Street Journal

Logistics companies are diversifying hiring, but challenges persist

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.
How Fidelity Investments built America’s biggest charity
November 21, 2022
Bloomberg

How Fidelity Investments built America’s biggest charity

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.
Graphic featuring Donald D. Sheets headshot
November 21, 2022
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Ohio State Center for Real Estate names Sheets its executive director

Meet the newest leader of the Ohio State Center for Real Estate and learn about his experience as an industry practitioner and as someone who has created educational real estate programming.
Retailers hope for a holiday season that's more predictable, less wonky
November 14, 2022
Marketplace

Retailers hope for a holiday season that's more predictable, less wonky

Excess inventory and labor challenges are the storylines of this holiday shopping season, says Associate Professor of Logistics Terry Esper.
Retailers turning to specific-day delivery over speediest shipping
November 9, 2022
The Wall Street Journal

Retailers turning to specific-day delivery over speediest shipping

Competition on superfast delivery is shifting into low gear as companies try to rein in fulfillment costs that are eating into their profits. But supply chain interruptions caused by the pandemic may be working in companies' favor, as consumers have gotten used to waiting for their deliveries, says Terry Esper, associate professor of logistics.
Fisher College of Business campus photo
November 8, 2022
Max M. Fisher College of Business

New funding to expand DEI research and thought leadership at Fisher

Learn more about the college’s latest initiative designed to further connect business education and research with opportunities to address race-based gaps in businesses, among consumers and in career life cycles.
Twitter's messy layoffs show how not to communicate firings
November 4, 2022
Marketplace

Twitter's messy layoffs show how not to communicate firings

Notifying people of layoffs via email? Probably not the best tactic. HR and management experts say a conversation is important, and the way all layoffs are communicated sends a strong message to the employees who are sticking around, says Professor of Management and Human Resources Kaifeng Jiang.
IRS new tax brackets and what it means to Ohioans
October 26, 2022
Spectrum News

IRS new tax brackets and what it means to Ohioans

The IRS recently announced new tax brackets for 2023. Jennifer Glenn, assistant professor of accounting and management information systems, joined Spectrum News to explain what it means.  
How to be ambitious without sacrificing your mental health
October 25, 2022
Time

How to be ambitious without sacrificing your mental health

A study with 70 years' worth of data found that ambition strongly predicted career success, but was only weakly related to life satisfaction, says co-author Tim Judge, the Joseph A. Alutto Chair in Leadership Effectiveness at Fisher.
JD Vance's firm invested in food company now facing lawsuits
October 21, 2022
The Associated Press

JD Vance's firm invested in food company now facing lawsuits

A high-tech indoor farming company in Appalachia promoted by JD Vance and financed in part by his venture capital firm is facing five lawsuits alleging it misled regulators and duped investors. Matt Sheridan, senior lecturer in finance details the company's launch as a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC.
States where employers are struggling the most in hiring
October 19, 2022
WalletHub

States where employers are struggling the most in hiring

In order to get more insight on the current labor shortage, WalletHub turned to a panel of experts, including Oded Shenkar, the Ford Motor Company Chair in Global Business Management and Professor of Management and Human Resources at Fisher.
COVID continues to impact Ohio traffic
October 18, 2022
The Columbus Dispatch

COVID continues to impact Ohio traffic

As workers avoid daily commutes, their cars have been replaced by trucks, whose numbers have risen thanks to the pandemic shift to digital commerce. This demand has caused more warehouses and distribution centers to begin to pop up around more urban centers, says, Terry Esper, an associate professor of logistics at Fisher.
Staying connected to work after hours is good — up to a point
October 17, 2022
The Ohio State University

Staying connected to work after hours is good — up to a point

Checking emails and scheduling meetings after work?
Holiday shopping will look different this year, with discounts coming early
October 10, 2022
Marketplace

Holiday shopping will look different this year, with discounts coming early

Retailers' excess inventory, coupled with budgets squeezed by inflation, could mean early and steep sales as retailers try to offload excessive inventory this holiday season, says Terry Esper, associate professor of logistics at Fisher.
Ambition is out
October 5, 2022
Time

Ambition is out

Research by Tim Judge, the Joseph A. Alutto Chair in Leadership Effectiveness, sheds light on the dynamics behind ambition in the workplace, why many are renouncing it, and what they're embracing instead.
Wealthy use loophole to reap tax breaks — and delay giving away money
October 2, 2022
Bloomberg

Wealthy use loophole to reap tax breaks — and delay giving away money

Foundations are shifting billions into donor-advised funds, skirting U.S. laws requiring transfers to the needy. Brian Mittendorf, the Fisher Designated Professor in Accounting, says the staggering amount of money that is being shielded is likely being underreported.
Transport Topics Radio
October 1, 2022
Transport Topics

Transport Topics Radio

Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs and Students Andrea Prud'homme discusses how Fisher is attracting more young people to careers in transportation as part of  Transport Topics Radio's weekly news roundtable on SiriusXM channel 146.
Stock image of a fulfillment center
September 28, 2022
The Wall Street Journal

Micro-warehouse provider pivots as retail consumer market shifts

As grocers and retailers shift their focus to automated fulfillment operations inside stores, Associate Professor of Logistics Terry Esper says pandemic-driven distribution strategies are changing. The rise of more "buy-online, pick-up-in-store" approaches are evidence of this shift.
John Gray teaching in class
September 27, 2022
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Fisher’s Gray appointed to position with the Executive Office of the President

See how supply chain expert John Gray is making time for public service as part of the White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy.
Professor: Economic slowdown will continue
September 27, 2022
The Courier

Professor: Economic slowdown will continue

Itzhak Ben-David, the Neil Klatskin Chair in Finance and Real Estate, shares finance insights into the Fed's latest moves to curb inflation.