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Summer Travel and the Changing Landscape of Airline Loyalty Programs
It’s summer, and for many, that means it’s time for travel.
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The Great Strava Debate: To Free or Not to Free
I’ve mentioned the idea of ‘running’ office hours before (i.e., running with students while discussing topics related and unrelated to class), so while…
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The Impact of Gen AI on Service Jobs
Several months ago, Klarna, a ‘buy-now-pay-later’ firm, announced the global rollout of its AI assistant, powered by OpenAI.
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Good Taylorism, Bad Taylorism
Several weeks ago, Wells Fargo laid off employees for allegedly faking work.
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June 2024

Running on Lies: How Spring Energy’s ‘Awesome Sauce’ and Toyota’s Safety Scandals Misled Consumers
In the ultra-running world, where endurance plays second fiddle only to nutrition, recent revelations about the accuracy of sports nutrition labels have…
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New York’s Controversial Delay of Congestion Pricing
Just weeks before the plan was set to take effect, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced an indefinite delay in implementing congestion pricing in…
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Challenges and Trends in Shifting Global Supply Chains: When De-risking Becomes Re-risking
In recent years, numerous industries have been restructuring their supply chains away from China.
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The Economics and Operations of Vintage Clothing
I have three kids who are smart, hardworking, and also stylish (something they didn’t get from me…). Over the last few years, I’ve noticed that their…
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May 2024

The Rise and Retreat of Ghost Kitchens: A Culinary Revolution Reconsidered
Several weeks ago, there was an onslaught of articles on the death of the ghost kitchen.
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Sweetgreen’s Sizzling Steak Strategy: Attracting Men, Scaling Up, and Crunching Numbers
Over the last few days, we witnessed an interesting development in the healthy food arena. Sweetgreen, known for catering to customers who prioritize…
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Robotaxis: Uber’s Autopilot Anxiety
Recently, there have been a few notable announcements in mobility and ride-sharing.
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Navigating the Complexity of Drug Shortages in the Healthcare Industry
Over the past weeks, several gut-wrenching stories surfaced regarding the impact of drug shortages, such as that of a high school football coach who…
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