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Walmart has for two years offered inventory management (fulfillment) services for online sellers to streamline operations. Its implementation of Walmart Fulfillment Services centers on two key strategies says Assistant Professor of Marketing and Logistics Annibal Sodero.

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.

Students from colleges across Ohio State gathered to pitch ideas to receive funding and support as part of the first-ever President’s Buckeye Accelerator. The event was made possible through the Keenan Center for Entrepreneurship. 

"People have this desire to cut out the intermediary — the middle man — and go directly support those in need," says Brian Mittendorf, the Fisher Designated Professor in Accounting and a nonprofit expert. But donating money to traditional charities could be more effective and generate more impact.

Meet Velda Otey (BSBA ’75), whose determination to succeed despite being the “only one” in so many situations shaped her professional journey to becoming the first female chief information officer and vice president in American Electric Power’s century-long history.

What factors are at play amid all of the companies divesting themselves from the Russian marketplace? Oded Shenkar, the Ford Motor Company Chair in Global Business Management, shares his perspective and insights gleaned from his research on the impact of national animosity and military conflict on business.

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.

Tasked with solving a very real challenge facing today’s workforce, MHRM students Katie Griffiths, Lauren Howard and Giana Parsons created a solution that brought home first place at the Annual MHRM Eaton Invitational Case Competition.

Dong Soo Kim, assistant professor of marketing and logistics, examines the many facets of popular credit cards and why popularity may not be a great indicator of fit for consumers and companies.

Itzhak Ben-David, the Neil Klatskin Chair in Finance and Real Estate, and Stephanie Wapner, senior lecturer in management and human resources, talk about the short- and long-term benefits on local universities, their students and alumni from Intel’s decision to build a microchip factory in the ar

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.

As part of a forum hosted by the Columbus Metropolitan Club, Professor of Logistics Keely Croxton explains the "perfect storm" of events that has snarled supply chains across multiple industries as well as the advantages that Ohio has in shaping and alleviating some of the challenges. 

Brian Mittendorf, the Fisher Designated Professor in Accounting, provides insight into one area of Elon Musk's most recent — and largest — philanthropic moves: where the $5.7 billion gift went.

See how a partnership between Ohio State, the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and the Hagedorn Legacy Foundation is helping young leaders like Angel Stacklin discover their own growth mindsets as well as their paths to higher education and career options.

What helped Fisher's Full-Time MBA stand out as one of the few schools to make significant gains in Financial Times' 2022 MBA rankings? Salary percentage increase and an overwhelming sentiment among Fisher alumni that their MBA degrees helped them achieve their goals. Check out all of the factors that led to Fisher's rise in the rankings to 37th globally and sixth among public institutions in the U.S.

Nate DeMars (MBA '11), founder and CEO of local clothing store Pursuit, is at it again as the official outfitter of the U.S. men's Olympic curling team.

Brian Mittendorf, the Fisher Designated Professor in Accounting, says the National Rifle Association's increased spending on legal fees this past year may cause some members to question how their membership dues are being stewarded and utilized.

Before the pandemic, the business of making and moving goods didn’t cross many consumers’ minds. Now, supply-chain snarls have inspired a flood of memes, a new interest in the supply chain industry, says Professor of Logistics Mike Knemeyer, and even the name of Jack White’s concert tour.

Using history as his guide, second-year MBA/MENR student, Dominique Mosbly is determined to tackle the ethical dilemmas business leaders face with a more holistic and integrated approach.

See how Mark Duhon’s (BSBA ’88) commitment to empowering low-income families in Chicago through education helped pave the way to his selection as one of 27 champions of diversity and inclusion.

Central Ohio CEO and entrepreneur, Dwight Smith understands the value of his business education. But to this day, it’s the lasting impact of the relationships he made as a student, business owner and volunteer that inspire him.

W.C. Benton, the Edwin Dodd Professor of Management says, along with customer service and creative thinking, diligent forecasting can help small businesses weather current supply chain disruptions and guard against future turmoil.

To shed some more light on the recent trend of people quitting their jobs, WalletHub turned to a panel of experts, including Oded Shenkar, the Ford Motor Company Chair in Global Business Management and a professor of management and human resources.