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Two electric cars in a dealership in China

Oct 16, 2024

The China Tariffs: Complex Consequences for U.S. Firms

Poole scholar Carly Burd analyzes the effects of the 2018 tariffs on U.S. businesses.

A nurse performs an ultrasound on a Black mother's stomach

Oct 14, 2024

Study Finds Racial Disparities in Labor and Delivery

C-sections are 25 percent more common for Black women than white women, according to new Poole College research.

Oct 9, 2024

Heather Dretsch Explains Gen Alpha’s Impact

Poole professor Heather Dretsch discusses Generation Alpha's emerging influence and the growing interest in understanding their unique approach to the world.

Oct 8, 2024

Poole Professor says Helene’s Impact on NC is ‘Unprecedented’

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, survivors in North Carolina face urgent needs as infrastructure damage complicates aid distribution. Poole professor Rob Handfield describes the storm's unprecedented impact on the state's supply chain.

Oct 7, 2024

Stefanie Robinson Finds Charitable Incentives Drive Acceptance of Slower Delivery

A new study by Poole professor Stefanie Robinson reveals that consumers are more likely to accept slower delivery times if retailers pledge to donate to a charitable cause.

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Oct 7, 2024

Donations, Not Discounts, Make Shoppers More Amenable to Delayed Delivery

The finding suggests a path forward for online retailers hoping to ease stresses associated with providing the fastest possible delivery times.

Oct 3, 2024

Rob Handfield on Supply Chain Impact from Hurricane Helene and Port Strike

Rob Handfield explores the supply chain disruptions caused by Hurricane Helene and a dockworker strike, highlighting their impact on consumer goods availability and shopping habits in the Carolinas.

Oct 3, 2024

Patrick Flynn Reveals Impact of Collective Engagement on Employee Retention During COVID-19

In a recent study, by Poole professor Patrick Flynn, it was found that workplaces fostering collective engagement among employees before the COVID-19 pandemic saw significantly lower turnover rates.

A shopping cart full of vegetables sits in the middle of a grocery store aisle.

Oct 2, 2024

Are Food Retailers Price Gouging?

Poole College scholar Rob Handfield analyzes the causes of food price inflation.

Sep 24, 2024

Stacy Wood Analyzes Ways to Ease Physician Workload While Improving Patient Care

Stacy Wood's research introduces a digitally enabled care (DEC) framework to reduce physician workload and improve patient care. The study shows how technology and consumer-behavior theory can enhance care accessibility and efficiency without adding to physicians' responsibilities.