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.

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.

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.

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.

A panel of finance leaders kicked off the Columbus Smart Business Dealmakers Conference with an evaluation of the current Columbus deal market, including the key role of Fisher College of Business.

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.

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

Terry Esper, associate professor of logistics, details the importance of technology skill sets as leading companies, such as Ford, focus on a shift to the development of electric vehicles.

The founder of outdoor gear company Patagonia says the company is transferring all of its voting shares into a trust (Holdfast Collective) dedicated to fighting the environmental crisis and defending nature. Brian Mittendorf, the Fisher Designated Professor in Accounting, said the new Patagonia structure is similar to the one created by Paul Newman. The profits from the business go into the Newman's Own Foundation, which donates to nonprofits supporting children facing adversity. The difference, though, is Holdfast Collective's designation as a 501(c)4 corporation, which allows it to lobby politicians — a public benefit charity like Newman's Own Foundation is not allowed to do.

For Alyssa Bonneau, one of Poets&Quants' MBA To Watch for 2022, core business subjects like accounting, finance, and operations didn't seem that interesting until she arrived at Fisher. "My professors did a fantastic job of connecting the material to real-world scenarios, and now I am a much more confident in my ability to make sense of the business (and non-business) world."

Meet Adina Allen and learn how her non-business background is a natural fit and complements her Full-Time MBA experience at Fisher.

Two-plus years of pandemic-related disruption has created a society with elevated mental health challenges paired with greater awareness of those challenges. One positive outgrowth is that more employers are recognizing the need and doing more to address employees’ mental wellness. That calls for certain skills in those who manage people says Larry Inks, a clinical associate professor of management and human resources. 

A shorter supply chain means less room for error and uncertainty. But that security comes with a higher price tag, says Professor of Operations John Gray. 

The economy keeps delivering both good and bad news as inflation moderates and jobs grow, but there's a fear of a recession looming. Matt Sheridan, senior lecturer in finance, compares the current warning signs to what he saw ahead of the 2008 financial crisis, as well as ways in which consu

Tulsa has long relied on oil and gas to fuel its economy. Thanks to support from private foundations, it's created a tech and entertainment ecosystem that turned out to be a perfect fit for the era of remote work. Brian Mittendorf, the Fisher Designated Professor in Accounting, says a challenge often faced by ambitious foundations — creating impact at scale — doesn't seem to be hindering progress in Tulsa and in other communities in which foundations are active.

The logistics of direct-to-consumer sales for manufacturers can be very different from the operations to supply retail stores. Terry Esper, an associate professor of logistics, says lines are getting very blurry between what a retailer used to be and what a manufacturer used to be.

With the VC firm seizing on the competitive advantage of access to entrepreneurs in overlooked states, Lori Kendall, senior lecturer in management and human resources, says Drive’s wider territory can strengthen the region's entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Two things people should know about cryptocurrency: it is risky and not well regulated, said Amin Shams, assistant professor of Finance at Ohio State University.

Some consumer and business behavior has rebounded. But as the BA.5 subvariant spreads, other trends show persistent trepidation. “I think we are feeling the effects of coming out of a pandemic,” said Keely Croxton, professor of logistics.

In looking at the technologies that are changing the way companies approach and execute warehouse and distribution operations, Terry Esper, associate professor of logistics, says there's hope that some of these gaps will be filled by early-career supply chain professionals.

Associate Professor of Marketing and Logistics Terry Esper explains how the rapid downfall of the startup, Enjoy, has happened. Esper, a last-mile logistics expert, says the company's model of taking on two of the most challenging areas of customer service — last-mile deliver and customer consultation — is too costly to scale.

After more mass shootings, one side is gaining donors and political will, and the other is galvanized by gun rights. But for gun control advocates to close wide the gap in spending against the NRA, nonprofit organizations need to consider sustainability and expanding and diversifying their base of major donors, says Brian Mittendorf, the Fisher Designated Professor in Accounting. 

Spectrum News 1 spoke with Itzhak Ben-David, the Neil Klatskin Chair in Finance and Real Estate, about the shift in the market.

The National Rifle Association appears to be experiencing diminished membership revenue and cuts to core programs, according to a financial report obtained by ABC News. Brian Mittendorf, the Fisher Designated Professor in Accounting who tracks NRA spending, says the numbers suggest the NRA appears to be at a "real risk of entering a downward spiral."

Itzhak Ben-David, the Neil Klatskin Chair in Finance and Real Estate, explains why the arrival of Intel helped Ohio make the list.