Could AI fix medical supply chain woes?
Using artificial intelligence (AI) in the medical supply chain is a hot topic. But is AI just wishful thinking, or can it fix supply chain woes — especially those that emerged during the pandemic?
Retailers struggle under load of unsold inventory
Earlier in the pandemic, stores grappled with shortages. But as supply chains bulked up, they now have the opposite problem. And consumers' frequently shifting demands aren't helping.
Retailers start selling something new: Logistics services
American Eagle Outfitters and Gap want other merchants to use their supply chains, raising questions about control, competition, and data privacy.
An ASU partnership attempts to increase diversity in the real estate industry
Inequities go beyond who can buy or rent a home. There is also a lack of diversity in who works in the real estate industry. It's something Murphy Cheatham (MRED ’07) has experienced firsthand. He's hoping to change this with help from ASU.
Logistics Managers Index seeks upward trend after slump in early July
The beginning of July saw cooling in the logistics components that make up the Logistics Managers Index (LMI), a survey of those in charge of the supply chain for their organization. The index provides leading economic indicators to help economists access and predict economic changes.
China's supply chain is melting in extreme heat. Whose will be next?
Scorching heat has charred a big part of China, cutting factory power. It shows the new supply chain issues that await if we don't adapt, including how goods are made and moved around the world, according to an ASU finance expert.
How to lower your car insurance premiums, according to an ASU finance professor
ASU finance expert shares the best way for drivers to lower their car insurance and how often to shop around for lower car insurance rates.
ASU Professor writes advice book for college students
ASU professor who was once a two-time college dropout, eventually went on to graduate with his master's degree. Now, he's been teaching at ASU for 20 years.
Are dollar stores the villains they've been made out to be?
As more and more of the stores open, it's important to understand their impact on diets and local economies — and also the unique position they are in to help solve problems in our food systems.
A renaissance for 'Made in America'
Supply chain issues have more companies looking at manufacturing in the U.S. An ASU supply chain expert agrees that Mexico is a good alternative location for U.S. companies exiting China. However, a targeted approach to reshoring is important.