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In this Talking Transports podcast, Professor of Logistics Terry Esper discusses the trends facing the freight markets inside and out of the classroom. Esper also talks about artificial intelligence and other technology driven productivity tools, decarbonization and his love for bourbon, football and Detroit.

From steps to curb inflation to a better understanding of AI, Itzhak Ben-David, the Neil Klatskin Chair in Finance and Real Estate at Fisher, says there are reasons for all sectors across the real estate industry to be optimistic this year.

Despite official documents that show the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy took steps to safeguard its finances — including oversight from its board of directors and annual audits — an official is accused of stealing tens of millions of dollars. Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting, says more skepticism is needed to ensure nonprofits are protected against theft.

Whatever it is, a job or club activities, it is important for new students to develop a network to identify those opportunities, according to Lorraine Pennyman, director of leadership and engagement and undergraduate programs at The Ohio State University Max M. Fisher College of Business in Columbus.

Meet Telesilla Kotsi, assistant professor of operations and business analytics at Fisher, and learn why she was chosen as among Poets&Quants' Best 40-Under-40 Professors.

The number of publicly listed companies has been nearly halved since the 1990s. A big reason, according to René Stulz, the Everett D. Reese Chair of Banking and Monetary Economics at Fisher, has been a shift in what companies are producing.

Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting at Fisher, says an “interesting partnership” has developed between charities and financial-services companies. At the center of this relationship: shared opposition to proposed rules by the U.S. Treasury Department that would penalize certain payments from charitable funds to wealth advisers who steer the investments.

Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting, says unusual compliance practices and "sloppy record keeping and inconsistencies with accounting treatment" are part of the problems that are plaguing the prominent voter-registration group.

A growing number of business schools, including Fisher, are incorporating the fast-growing field of financial technology (fintech) into their course and degree offerings. Learn more about Fintech microcredential.

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.

The same principals and preparation tactics used for a job interview should be used for a graduate school admissions interview, according to Hollie Hinton, senior director of admissions and recruiting in the Graduate Programs Office at Fisher.

Meet Jennifer McLendon, the human resources business partner at Fisher and the College of Engineering ― two of the largest colleges at The Ohio State University ― and a recipient of a 2024 HR Impact Award from Columbus Business First.

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.

A new change in how real estate commissions are charged may increase competition but could make buying a home more expensive, says Itzhak Ben-David, the Neil Klatskin Chair in Finance and Real Estate.

MBA hopefuls worried that their undergraduate nonbusiness degree is detrimental to program admittance don’t need to fret. Paul North, executive director of Fisher's Graduate Programs Office, is among MBA admissions officers at business schools across the U.S. who say nonbusiness majors are welcome at their programs.

If true that recent reports that Elon Musk appears very likely to be abusing rules governing nonprofits, Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting, says Musk’s actions are likely testing the spirit of the law rather than its letter.

Paying for parking in the Short North area can impact consumer behavior, says Joe Goodman, chair of Fisher's Department of Marketing and Logistics. But there are alternatives to help address or mitigate the burden of parking costs, including lower rates and the availability of public transportation to the bustling area.

The allegations of corruption on display in open court for weeks on end could shake the perception that the NRA is a strong organization, says Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting at Fisher.

Central Ohio's top 25 accounting firms saw a 10% drop in certified professional accountants this year, according to data compiled by Columbus Business First, as the industry overall navigates a similar drop. Mark Wilson, senior director of recruiter relations at Fisher, says while the decline isn't a crisis, it's certainly reflected in the business student population at Ohio State.

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.

Rising construction costs, work-from-home policies, high vacancy rates and banks’ reluctance to lend have left the market in a state of flux. The issues facing the Columbus-area market aren't too different than the challenges faced nationally, says Donald Sheets, executive director of the Ohio State University Center for Real Estate.

As part of the Honors Cohort Impact Challenge, a team of Fisher students is helping a longstanding Columbus charity raise awareness and funding to help children facing clothing insecurity.

Fisher's Specialized Master in Business Analytics (SMB-A) was named a top-25 program in U.S. News & World Report's more recent ranking of online programs.

Revenue from membership dues has fallen, while the organization's legal costs have risen, a scenario that is hard to reverse, says Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting.

Aravind Chandrasekaran, associate dean for graduate programs and executive education at Fisher, details how the college's commitment to continuous innovation is positively impacting its Full-Time MBA program.