Suppliers that are stepping up efforts to reach shoppers are having to mount costly new supply chains built to the task. But those efforts, combined with investment in separate sales channels like social commerce, can lead to more growth and a entirely new future of retails, says Professor of Logistics Terry Esper.

Assistant Professor of Logistics Vince Castillo shares his insights on the impact that the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge could have on a number of key product supply chains.

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.

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.

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.

The second annual Supply Chain Sustainability Hackathon challenged Ohio State students to balance company profitability with reducing carbon emissions. Learn how they incorporated analytics and creativity in pitching ideas to help companies become more resilient, transparent and environmentally friendly.

See how thought leadership — past and present — is continuing to add to Fisher’s legacy as a preeminent source for the very best in supply chain research and insights.

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.

From leadership to health care, supply chain to ESG, seven new open enrollment programs from Fisher’s Executive Education department are providing professionals with convenient opportunities to expand their existing business knowledge.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Fisher’s newest graduate degree will equip leaders with timely and relevant supply chain skills cultivated through a personalized, flexible curriculum that offers opportunities for hands-on learning.

A federal grant will further equip Fisher’s Office of Global Business to focus on growing global trade, highlighting the work of the National Center for the Middle Market, resolving supply chain and logistics challenges, and building talent pipelines for students.

As The Great Supply Chain Disruption pushes up shipping and commodity prices and forces manufacturers to rethink factory locations, Ohio — and Greater Columbus in particular — is well positioned to reap the benefits of relocation. There are, however, several headwinds to the success of this renaissance, says Professor of Operations John Gray.

"The stakes are high: errors in the supply chain could prevent a sovereign nation from defending itself from an invasion," says Assistant Professor of Marketing and Logistics Vince Castillo.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has triggered an unprecedented outpouring of humanitarian and military aid. Protecting those supply chains is essential for delivering materiel to the frontlines, says Vince Castillo, an assistant professor of marketing and logistics and Iraq War veteran.

See how the perspectives and experiences of four Full-Time MBA students, representing three countries, converged to tackle a very real supply chain challenge and ultimately yield a top finish at a national case competition.

Intel's CEO Pat Gelsinger is choosing big domestic chip manufacturing investments, including major expansion projects in central Ohio, over short-term shareholder rewards. Terry Esper, associate professor of logistics, says Intel's decision to locate its chip manufacturing facilities domestically will help smooth future supply chain issues like those caused by the pandemic.

The usual Presidents' Day sales at furniture stores could be curbed because of supply chain issues, says Terry Esper, associate professor of logistics.

With its infrastructure, proximity to a large portion of the nation's population and a burgeoning manufacturing boom, experts, including Professor of Logistics Keely Croxton, say central Ohio can play a key role in untangling the global supply chain crunch.