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Marijuana Legalization Poses A Massive Threat To This Industry

Marijuana Legalization Poses A Massive Threat To This Industry

Forbes, October 8, 2019

If you were asked to predict which industry would suffer more from the legalization of recreational marijuana, the alcohol industry or the tobacco industry, which would you choose? This was the question explored in a new article appearing in the journal Marketing Science.

Revamped Crew Scheduling Model Cuts Airline Delays by as Much as 30%

Revamped Crew Scheduling Model Cuts Airline Delays by as Much as 30%

360 Magazine, October 7, 2019

Delays and disruptions in airline operations annually result in billions of dollars of additional costs to airlines, passengers and the economy. Airlines strive to mitigate these costs by creating schedules that are less likely to get disrupted or schedules that are easy to repair when there are disruptions—new research in the INFORMS journal Transportation Science has found a solution using a mathematical optimization model.

How To “Nudge” Your Way To Healthier Eating (7 Strategies Explored)

How To “Nudge” Your Way To Healthier Eating (7 Strategies Explored)

Forbes, October 5, 2019

If only there were a way to make eating healthy more of a habit and less of chore...to turn dieting into routine and binge eating into a rarity...to practice nourishment and moderation instead of indulgence and regret. Well, there may be hope after all. New research appearing in the journal Marketing Science claims to have identified the most effective behavioral “nudges” that promote healthy eating.

The new Fashion District store may fit into Forever 21’s post-bankruptcy plan

The new Fashion District store may fit into Forever 21’s post-bankruptcy plan

The Philadelphia Tribune, October 2, 2019

Forever 21 Inc. is slated to close up to 178 U.S. stores, part of its reorganization after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy over the weekend. Even as the “fast fashion” retailer announces which locations could shutter, a new Forever 21 is scheduled to open later this year at Fashion District Philadelphia.

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Opinion: What to watch in the coming AI policy shake-up

Opinion: What to watch in the coming AI policy shake-up

Deseret News, January 18, 2025

Something remarkable is happening in Washington. Tech executives who once shunned the political spotlight now make regular pilgrimages to Capitol Hill, and artificial intelligence — a field that traces back to the 1950s — has become the talk of the town.

Healthcare

Supply Chain

New Study Shows How Ukraine War Impacts Global Food Supply Chain, Urges Alternative Routes For Grains

New Study Shows How Ukraine War Impacts Global Food Supply Chain, Urges Alternative Routes For Grains

Where the Food Comes From, January 20, 2025

A groundbreaking new study in the INFORMS journal Transportation Science reveals the severe and far-reaching consequences of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on global food security. The research highlights an urgent need to address disruptions in the transportation of Ukrainian grains, which have caused dramatic price spikes and worsened food insecurity worldwide, particularly in vulnerable regions such as the Middle East and North Africa.

Port automation is a sticking point for dockworkers union

Port automation is a sticking point for dockworkers union

Marketplace, January 2, 2025

Dockworkers on the East and Gulf coasts could go on strike again in less than two weeks if they don’t reach a contract agreement with ports and shippers. Talks are set to resume next week, according to Bloomberg. The main sticking point between the two sides? Automation.

Climate