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Retailer Pricing Often Cause of Product Failure

Retailer Pricing Often Cause of Product Failure

O'Dwyer PR, December 15, 2022

The post-COVID economy, characterized by stubborn inflation and continued supply-chain logjams, has caused prices on many consumer goods to skyrocket in the last year, putting retailers in a bind. Faced with demand uncertainty, retailers are often forced to make a decision when a new item initially sells poorly: adjust the price or take that product off their shelves.

Anna Nagurney Delivers IFORS Distinguished Lecture In Buenos Aires

Anna Nagurney Delivers IFORS Distinguished Lecture In Buenos Aires

University of Massachusetts, Amherst, December 14, 2022

Anna Nagurney, Eugene M. Isenberg Chair in Integrative Studies, delivered the International Federation of Operational Research Societies (IFORS) Distinguished Lecture (IDL) at the CLAIO Conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Dec.13. The title of her IDL was “Human Migration Networks: How Operations Research Can Assist with Refugees and Supply Chain Labor Shortages.”

Amazon Sued by Supplier Alleging Breach of Agreement

Amazon Sued by Supplier Alleging Breach of Agreement

The Wall Street Journal, December 14, 2022

A Vietnamese warehouse equipment manufacturer is suing Amazon. com Inc.’s robotics business, claiming that the e-commerce giant backed away from promises made early in the Covid-19 pandemic to support the supplier with millions of dollars in new purchases. 

Jeff Angelo: Do We Really NEED Real ID?

Jeff Angelo: Do We Really NEED Real ID?

WHO Radio, December 14, 2022

With the government announcing another delay in the enforcement of the Real ID law, Jeff asks if it's REALLY needed. Professor Sheldon Jacobson thinks so and urges the government to stop pushing the date of implementation back. Jeff shares his experience in applying for Real ID.

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Artificial Intelligence

AI’s energy impact is still small—but how we handle it is huge

AI’s energy impact is still small—but how we handle it is huge

DJNews, May 21, 2025

With seemingly no limit to the demand for artificial intelligence, everyone in the energy, AI, and climate fields is justifiably worried. Will there be enough clean electricity to power AI and enough water to cool the data centers that support this technology? These are important questions with serious implications for communities, the economy, and the environment. 

Healthcare

Want to reduce the cost of healthcare? Start with our billing practices.

Want to reduce the cost of healthcare? Start with our billing practices.

The Hill, March 11, 2025

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as the new secretary of Health and Human Services, is the nation’s de facto healthcare czar. He will have influence over numerous highly visible agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health and the Food and Drug Administration, among others. Given that healthcare is something that touches everyone’s life, his footprint of influence will be expansive. 

Supply Chain

US-China 90-day tariff deal brightens trade and economic outlook

US-China 90-day tariff deal brightens trade and economic outlook

Fast Markets, May 13, 2025

The recent US-China agreement to temporarily reduce tariffs is a major step for global trade, with tariffs on US goods entering China dropping from 125% to 10% and on Chinese goods entering the US decreasing from 145% to 30% starting May 14. While this has boosted markets and created optimism, key industries like autos and steel remain affected, leaving businesses waiting for clearer long-term trade policies.

Items to Stock Up on Before Trump's Tariffs Take Effect

Items to Stock Up on Before Trump's Tariffs Take Effect

Newsweek, May 8, 2025

With sweeping new tariffs on Chinese-made products set to take effect this summer, Americans are being urged to prepare for price hikes on everyday goods. President Donald Trump's reinstated trade policies are expected to affect a wide swath of consumer imports, including electronics, furniture, appliances, and baby gear. Retail experts are advising shoppers to act before the tariffs hit and prices rise.

Climate