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December 7, 2021
Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
Should you pay an extra fee just for being a Californian? Pizza Hut thinks so
L.A. Pizza Hut customers are being hit with an extra charge to help recover "the increased cost of operations in the state of California." Drip pricing, as it's called, can actually end up costing a company more money — and brand affinity — than it generates, says Joe Goodman, chair of Fisher's Department of Marketing and Logistics.
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December 7, 2021
Yahoo!
Yahoo!
Self-care you can practice right now without spending a penny
Choosing how to practice self-care is a personal choice, but how and why we choose what we do is not so simple. Associate Professor of Marketing Selin Malkoc says the intent or motivation behind self-care is key and determines its value.
November 26, 2021
WOSU
WOSU
Holiday shopping season gets underway amid pandemic, supply chain woes
WOSU's Matthew Rand speaks with Terry Esper, associate professor of logistics, about how the holiday shopping season is shaping up.
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November 17, 2021
Marketplace
Marketplace
Large retailers say they're stocked for holiday shopping
Target, Walmart and Home Depot told investors they have more than adequate inventory to weather the holidays. Associate Professor of Logistics Terry Esper says large companies with technological and transportation options are better positioned to manage the supply chain congestion on the west coast.
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November 16, 2021
Marketplace
Marketplace
Using “queuing theory” to understand supply chain logjams
Professor of Logistics Keely Croxton explains how “queuing theory” — the mathematical study of waiting lines — can help explain the ongoing supply chain issues plaguing businesses across the U.S.
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November 12, 2021
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Bringing fintech to the forefront at Ohio State
The future of business is in financial technology (fintech). See how Fisher and partners in the community and across the university are working together to establish Ohio State as a leader in fintech research, education and practice.
![Analysis: Musk's $5 billion Tesla stock haul has charity circuit buzzing](https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/files.fisher.osu.edu/public/styles/newsroom_image_1x/public/OMWKC4ECONOI7F2BOYML4UGLTU.jpg?VersionId=ZNXXh7Qd83Lt4DIq9gdP3Q28a3Vr_TeQ&itok=2EXsucDP)
November 12, 2021
Reuters
Reuters
Analysis: Musk's $5 billion Tesla stock haul has charity circuit buzzing
The world's richest man suddenly has more cash than most people can spend in their lifetime. What will he do with it? Brian Mittendorf, the Fisher Designated Professor in Accounting, says donating Tesla stock to charity is "like a double bonus of donating" because of U.S. tax policy.
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October 28, 2021
The Associated Press
The Associated Press
'Stupid' and 'insane': Some billionaires vent over tax plan
Elon Musk isn't happy. With a personal fortune that is flirting with $300 billion, the Tesla CEO — the richest person on earth — has been attacking a Democratic proposal to tax the assets of billionaires like him. Brian Mittendorf, the Fisher Designated Professor in Accounting, says this could lead to an increased utilization of donor advised funds, which allow for generous tax deductions.
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October 26, 2021
HuffPost
HuffPost
The 7 mindless habits that are making you unproductive at work
Professor of Management and Human Resources Tanya Menon says evaluating whether a problem is yours to solve is one way to avoid sabotaging yourself in getting work done.
![Supply chain issues are on the menu at schools across the country](https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/files.fisher.osu.edu/public/styles/newsroom_image_1x/public/GettyImages-1195719389.jpg?VersionId=sQJlCYfAOMIIXczYbpSVZTWEDEkazhnu&itok=Q-5KX7C9)
October 21, 2021
Fortune
Fortune
Supply chain issues are on the menu at schools across the country
W.C. Benton, the Edwin D. Dodd Professor of Management who specializes in supply chain management, said the food supply shortage is impacting all food businesses nationwide including restaurants and other private businesses, but it's more concerning when it impacts schools.
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October 20, 2021
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
FinTech @ Ohio State and Beyond conference takes place Oct. 27-28
Thanks to a generous gift from Fintech71, The Ohio State University will offer the first in a university-wide effort to boost the region's FinTech ecosystem through the FinTech @ Ohio State and Beyond conference. The virtual event will be held October 27-28.
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October 20, 2021
Harvard Business Review
Harvard Business Review
The five fronts of digital transformation in the middle market
How can mid-sized companies embrace, adopt and keep pace with digital transformation and emerging technologies? As part of a collaboration with Harvard Business Review, Anil Makhija, dean and John W. Berry, Sr.
![The ‘Great mismatch:’ Why aren’t companies with record openings connecting with applicants?](https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/files.fisher.osu.edu/public/styles/newsroom_image_1x/public/t_eb9d7aebbd8641f1811c0c8b863bbc3e_name_job_seekers2.jpg?VersionId=_IaXV_cB0.X.gevm8emXRIqanKYsp.PF&itok=GI3QkIts)
October 17, 2021
Dayton Daily News
Dayton Daily News
The ‘Great mismatch:’ Why aren’t companies with record openings connecting with applicants?
Interviews with career and human resources experts, companies, business leaders and job seekers found continued concern about the economic impact on companies and individuals as jobs go unfilled. Some said the biggest problem is a shortage of qualified applicants. Others say good candidates are ignored or offered inadequate pay, and many people who need jobs still struggle with access to affordable child care and fear of catching COVID-19 at work. Professor of Management and Human Resources Howard Klein says there's a mismatch happening between the job search strategies of individuals and the expectations of employers.
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October 16, 2021
Yahoo!
Yahoo!
Coal in the stocking: U.S. retailers scramble ahead of festive season
With the pandemic grimly persisting, American homes could face a meager holiday season, forced to do without some of their favorite items missing from store shelves. Retailers, meanwhile, have been adapting their supply strategies from a "just in time" approach to a "just in case" approach, says Associate Professor of Logistics Terry Esper.
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October 13, 2021
Transport Topics
Transport Topics
Fixing supply chain won’t be easy, experts say
Fixing the broken supply chain will take time and patience, substantial amounts of money, imagination by key leaders in the transportation and logistics industry and significant policy changes. Terry Esper, associate professor of logistics, says he’s encouraged that federal and local officials seek to spend more than $1 trillion on infrastructure to rebuild highways, roads, bridges and ports.
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October 11, 2021
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Equipping leaders to inspire anti-racism change in public schools
How can business and education converge to combat racism in public schools and drive meaningful change? The Leading Anti-Racism Change in Education program is piloting one approach and helping local school districts solve specific challenges.
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October 8, 2021
Healio
Healio
Negotiating for yourself requires preparation, understanding the ‘hidden players’
Tanya Menon, professor of management and human resources, shares tips and insights designed to empower women to advocate and negotiate for themselves.
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October 7, 2021
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
New advisory council connecting leadership scholarship with business
Meet the "who's who" of local leaders that is helping to guide the Fisher Leadership Initiative’s leadership scholarship, outreach and connections with the business community.
![Teva recalls U.S.-made drugs following contamination fears](https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/files.fisher.osu.edu/public/styles/newsroom_image_1x/public/0720_vaccine.jpg?VersionId=zPkPPEDywOjHInL58xJc9JJDgJhw23ga&itok=JAIB6q--)
October 4, 2021
Bloomberg
Bloomberg
Teva recalls U.S.-made drugs following contamination fears
John Gray, professor of operations and an expert on pharmaceutical supply chains, looks at the latest recall impacting one of the largest producers of generic drugs.
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October 4, 2021
NPR
NPR
Revenge of the math club
In the high school lunchroom version of business school, finance majors were the popular jocks and logistics majors were... the math club. But nowadays, they're sitting at the cool kids' table. Terry Esper, associate professor of logistics, talks about how the field went from obscurity to newfound popularity, especially among current students.
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September 24, 2021
Marketplace
Marketplace
Stores limit some consumer purchases due to supply chain issues
Product limits can trigger a "scarcity mentality" for buyers, and that can affect the supply chain even more, says Ken Boyer, the Fisher Designated Professor of Operations and Business Analytics.
![It’s time for a consumer-focused supply chain](https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/files.fisher.osu.edu/public/styles/newsroom_image_1x/public/Terry%2520Esper_0.jpg?VersionId=U3MkahtJzbZCrUNnxfeAW7R.HHiIcCjA&itok=wtqEA0oC)
September 21, 2021
Supply Chain Quarterly
Supply Chain Quarterly
It’s time for a consumer-focused supply chain
Terry Esper, associate professor of logistics, says taking a consumer-centric approach to the supply chain does not mean that companies should abandon their focus on their direct customer. Instead, they should adopt a perspective similar to bifocal glasses, with one lens focused on their customer and one lens on the consumer.
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September 20, 2021
Talk Business & Politics
Talk Business & Politics
Retailers still trying to crack the code to e-commerce profitability
Retailers have been trying to crack the code on e-commerce profitability for the past several years. One tactic that more firms may employ in pursuit of profitability, says Assistant Professor of Marketing and Logistics Annibal Sodero, is partnering with Amazon to serve as product pick-up locations.
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September 18, 2021
The New York Times
The New York Times
Our drug supply is sick. How can we fix It?
Competition for market share at rock-bottom prices has led to shortages, price spikes, allegations of price-fixing and substandard and even dangerous practices. Professor of Operations John Gray says secrecy surrounding how and where drugs are made, combined with the shift to low-wage countries, doesn’t bode well for quality.
September 15, 2021
Spectrum News
Spectrum News
Employers step up recruiting to prepare for busy holidays
Employers are offering major perks to attract seasonal employees, but finding added workers for the holidays could pose a challenge. W.C. Benton Jr., the Edwin D. Dodd Professor of Management, said the current level of competition for holiday workers is unprecedented.