AKIKO FUJITA: Well, the cost of food at home increased 13.1% in the month of July, but many consumers are now concerned about the size of the products they're purchasing, also known as shrinkflation. Brooke DiPalma here to break it all down. Brooke, you went out to grocery stores. You saw it. How--
It is no longer sufficient to design supply chains that are timely and cost-effective. As we learned over the past two years, resilience is paramount and making supply chains resilient demands a new management paradigm. Lessons learned from organizations that provide security may offer such a model. One of the most effective models to compare in this context is air travel and how the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) conducts airport security because how it centers on providing security to the human supply chain.
Once finalized, the JetBlue-Spirit Airlines merger may mean improved service for the ultra-low-cost carrier
These days, whether you're ordering a book, a smartwatch, a tablet PC or a pair of slide sandals, chances are you're anticipating finding that item in a box on your doorstep tomorrow. You're not alone.
Zachary Collier is an assistant professor in the Department of Management at Radford University. He speaks about the impact of the CHIPS Act on the semiconductor shortage. This content is made available by INFORMS, the largest association for the decision and data sciences. What follows are four questions and responses. These responses were provided on August 3, 2022. Link to Audio
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