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Retailers turning to specific-day delivery over speediest shipping
November 9, 2022
The Wall Street Journal

Retailers turning to specific-day delivery over speediest shipping

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.
Fisher College of Business campus photo
November 8, 2022
Fisher College of Business

New funding to expand DEI research and thought leadership at Fisher

Learn more about the college’s latest initiative designed to further connect business education and research with opportunities to address race-based gaps in businesses, among consumers and in career life cycles.
Portrait of Jake Rutherford in front of flags at the ROTC building at Ohio State
November 7, 2022
Fisher College of Business

Building community for veterans: Jake Rutherford

Operations student Jake Rutherford is using his unique perspective to help veterans and military-affiliated undergraduate students at Fisher bridge the gap between their service and success as business leaders.
Twitter's messy layoffs show how not to communicate firings
November 4, 2022
Marketplace

Twitter's messy layoffs show how not to communicate firings

Notifying people of layoffs via email? Probably not the best tactic. HR and management experts say a conversation is important, and the way all layoffs are communicated sends a strong message to the employees who are sticking around, says Professor of Management and Human Resources Kaifeng Jiang.
People of color-owned businesses served by the Ascend Network surpass $2B in contracts
November 2, 2022
CEO Today

People of color-owned businesses served by the Ascend Network surpass $2B in contracts

Ascend, is a new national program that accelerates local businesses’ growth, helping enterprises increase their access to markets through contracting opportunities, management skills through mentoring, and access to money through loans and investments. Fisher will join as an Ascend partner, providing access to its MBA students and executive education.
2022 Fisher Alumni Award winners group photo on stage with red curtain in background
November 2, 2022
Fisher College of Business

Honoring excellence: 2022 Alumni Awards

Meet the 2022 Fisher Alumni Award recipients and check out the sights from the annual celebration of alumni excellence.
IRS new tax brackets and what it means to Ohioans
October 26, 2022
Spectrum News

IRS new tax brackets and what it means to Ohioans

The IRS recently announced new tax brackets for 2023. Jennifer Glenn, assistant professor of accounting and management information systems, joined Spectrum News to explain what it means.  
How to be ambitious without sacrificing your mental health
October 25, 2022
Time

How to be ambitious without sacrificing your mental health

A study with 70 years' worth of data found that ambition strongly predicted career success, but was only weakly related to life satisfaction, says co-author Tim Judge, the Joseph A. Alutto Chair in Leadership Effectiveness at Fisher.
A portrait of Jana Lithgow
October 24, 2022
Fisher College of Business

Lithgow named an inaugural Aspen Institute Impact Fellow

Jana Lithgow, executive director of Fisher’s Undergraduate Programs Office, was selected as an Aspen Index Impact Fellow, a role dedicated to advancing the future of youth leadership development.
Students team up to pack meals and fight food insecurity
October 21, 2022
The Ohio State University

Students team up to pack meals and fight food insecurity

Discover more about how Alberto Casas, an information systems student at Fisher, and other Ohio State students and alumni paired with West Virginia University to pack meals for those in need.
JD Vance's firm invested in food company now facing lawsuits
October 21, 2022
The Associated Press

JD Vance's firm invested in food company now facing lawsuits

A high-tech indoor farming company in Appalachia promoted by JD Vance and financed in part by his venture capital firm is facing five lawsuits alleging it misled regulators and duped investors. Matt Sheridan, senior lecturer in finance details the company's launch as a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC.
States where employers are struggling the most in hiring
October 19, 2022
WalletHub

States where employers are struggling the most in hiring

In order to get more insight on the current labor shortage, WalletHub turned to a panel of experts, including Oded Shenkar, the Ford Motor Company Chair in Global Business Management and Professor of Management and Human Resources at Fisher.
Real humans of Fisher's MBA Class of 2024
October 18, 2022
Clear Admit

Real humans of Fisher's MBA Class of 2024

Get a glimpse inside the MBA community and admissions at Fisher College of Business as shared by seven new members of the Full-Time MBA program.
COVID continues to impact Ohio traffic
October 18, 2022
The Columbus Dispatch

COVID continues to impact Ohio traffic

As workers avoid daily commutes, their cars have been replaced by trucks, whose numbers have risen thanks to the pandemic shift to digital commerce. This demand has caused more warehouses and distribution centers to begin to pop up around more urban centers, says, Terry Esper, an associate professor of logistics at Fisher.
Staying connected to work after hours is good — up to a point
October 17, 2022
The Ohio State University

Staying connected to work after hours is good — up to a point

Checking emails and scheduling meetings after work?
Holiday shopping will look different this year, with discounts coming early
October 10, 2022
Marketplace

Holiday shopping will look different this year, with discounts coming early

Retailers' excess inventory, coupled with budgets squeezed by inflation, could mean early and steep sales as retailers try to offload excessive inventory this holiday season, says Terry Esper, associate professor of logistics at Fisher.
2022 Alumni of Color Network Weekend award winners
October 10, 2022
Fisher College of Business

Alumni of color gather for second annual networking weekend

Check out the sights of Fisher’s second annual Alumni of Color Network Weekend, a two-day gathering that celebrated the community of Black, Hispanic, Latinx and Asian Pacific Islander Desi American alumni from Fisher.
Ambition is out
October 5, 2022
Time

Ambition is out

Research by Tim Judge, the Joseph A. Alutto Chair in Leadership Effectiveness, sheds light on the dynamics behind ambition in the workplace, why many are renouncing it, and what they're embracing instead.
Wealthy use loophole to reap tax breaks — and delay giving away money
October 2, 2022
Bloomberg

Wealthy use loophole to reap tax breaks — and delay giving away money

Foundations are shifting billions into donor-advised funds, skirting U.S. laws requiring transfers to the needy. Brian Mittendorf, the Fisher Designated Professor in Accounting, says the staggering amount of money that is being shielded is likely being underreported.
Transport Topics Radio
October 1, 2022
Transport Topics

Transport Topics Radio

Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs and Students Andrea Prud'homme discusses how Fisher is attracting more young people to careers in transportation as part of  Transport Topics Radio's weekly news roundtable on SiriusXM channel 146.
Evaluating the Columbus deal market
September 30, 2022
Smart Business

Evaluating the Columbus deal market

A panel of finance leaders kicked off the Columbus Smart Business Dealmakers Conference with an evaluation of the current Columbus deal market, including the key role of Fisher College of Business.
Stock image of a fulfillment center
September 28, 2022
The Wall Street Journal

Micro-warehouse provider pivots as retail consumer market shifts

As grocers and retailers shift their focus to automated fulfillment operations inside stores, Associate Professor of Logistics Terry Esper says pandemic-driven distribution strategies are changing. The rise of more "buy-online, pick-up-in-store" approaches are evidence of this shift.
Professor: Economic slowdown will continue
September 27, 2022
The Courier

Professor: Economic slowdown will continue

Itzhak Ben-David, the Neil Klatskin Chair in Finance and Real Estate, shares finance insights into the Fed's latest moves to curb inflation.
John Gray teaching in class
September 27, 2022
Fisher College of Business

Fisher’s Gray appointed to position with the Executive Office of the President

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.
Ford supply-chain leadership overhaul reflects EV ramp up
September 22, 2022
The Wall Street Journal

Ford supply-chain leadership overhaul reflects EV ramp up

Terry Esper, associate professor of logistics, details the importance of technology skill sets as leading companies, such as Ford, focus on a shift to the development of electric vehicles.