Closing up shop: Why some Arizona businesses are going on summer vacation
Restaurants around the Valley are closing temporarily to enjoy the holidays or slower business — or, as an ASU supply chain expert believes, maybe a little bit of both.
ASU professor weighs in on fireworks supply chain issues as Valley cities pivot, cancel shows
Arizona’s Family spoke with an ASU supply chain expert, who estimates Americans will spend $2.5 billion on Independence Day celebrations this year.
Monitoring employees makes them more likely to break rules
As remote work becomes the norm, more companies have begun tracking employees through desktop monitoring, video surveillance, and other digital tools. These systems are designed to reduce rule-breaking — but new research suggests that in some cases, they can seriously backfire.
What the interest rate hike means for homebuyers
A difficult year for many homebuyers became even tougher when the Federal Reserve increased interest rates by 0.75% on Wednesday. ABC News reached out to Mark Stapp, the Fred E.
Confused about the metaverse property boom? We've got you covered
An ASU real estate expert says there's no sense in hurrying to purchase and decorate a virtual home.
Paying more but getting less at the grocery store. Welcome to Shrinkflation.
U.S. consumers are spending an equal amount or more money for their chosen brands but are receiving a smaller portion in return.
Are we running into a freight recession?
Rumors of the death of the freight market have been greatly overstated, but we may run into a slowdown, according to an ASU supply chain expert.
'Shrinkflation' accelerates globally as manufacturers quietly shrink package sizes
From sports drinks to tissue and snack items, manufacturers are shrinking package sizes without lowering prices or letting customers know. It's known as "shrinkflation," and it's happening more around the world as supply chain issues continue.
Despite rising home prices, Indiana and mid-Atlantic states step up with starter homes
An ASU real estate expert was asked about the status of the starter home market right now, whether the current housing landscape is beneficial for first-time homebuyers, and if the work-from-home trend affected the home-buying market?
How sustainability and profitability coexist in a small-business supply chain
When businesses challenge old business models and evaluate them against their effectiveness in solving new-world problems, they will realize greater profitability and potentially new revenue streams. Here are four fundamental shifts in the business model to make sustainability stick.