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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 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.
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Oct 2, 2024

Are Food Retailers Price Gouging?

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

Aug 30, 2024

Report Taps Rob Handfield for Green Vaccine Insight

Poole College supply chain expert Rob Handfield is one of 23 scholars quoted on sustainable vaccine procurement.
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Mar 19, 2024

Rob Handfield Teams With U.S. Air Force To Host Inaugural Gameapalooza

The event brought together researchers, game developers and military officials to explore gaming’s potential as a military training tool.
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Jan 30, 2024

Rob Handfield Explains Cause, Impact of Reduced Traffic in Panama Canal

Handfield answers questions about the causes and potential economic impact of the bottleneck in the Panama Canal.

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Nov 3, 2023

Rob Handfield Explains Why Black Friday Shopping Could Look Different This Year

Lingering effects from a weekslong autoworkers strike could create shipping delays for holiday shoppers and retailers, as could a federal government shutdown.
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Oct 25, 2023

Rob Handfield Weighs In on Challenges of U.S. Vape Import Ban

Handfield offers insight on the challenges customs officials face in intercepting banned products at U.S. ports.
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Oct 3, 2023

Rob Handfield on ‘Taming the Counterfeiting Epidemic’

From counterfeiting to unauthorized sales, Rob Handfield offers organizations a comprehensive solution to combat the impact of criminal activity on supply chains.
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Sep 26, 2023

Rob Handfield Explains How Panama Canal Drought Impacts Supply Chain

Poole College's Rob Handfield sheds light on how the Panama Canal drought is causing a shipping bottleneck with ripple effects on the supply chain.