Does Banking Turbulence Threaten Supply Chains?
Recent bank failures threaten to plunge the economy into recession. Bank runs also threaten supply chain finance, resulting in supply chain disruptions.
May 11, 2023 | By Andrew Balthrop, Jason Miller
Supply Chain Management
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Recent Posts
White Paper: Inflation and Healthcare Supply Chains
Inflation poses a particular challenge in the healthcare industry. Supply chain costs for the industry have risen faster than revenues, resulting in a squeeze for industry. Furthermore, disruptions in healthcare supply chains have resulted in higher cost increases than reported. JB Hunt Department of Supply Chain Management faculty discuss strategies for healthcare providers in the latest SCMRC white paper.
November 14, 2022
Getting Online Shoppers to Choose No-Rush Shipping Is Easier Than You Think
As e-commerce sites try to cut costs and reduce their carbon footprint by incentivizing customers to choose no-rush shipping, new research shows that the solution may be as simple as giving shoppers information on carbon emissions.
September 29, 2022 | By Ron Gordon
States May Receive Millions To Improve Truck Parking Infrastructure. How Should They Spend the Money?
Researchers from New Zealand's EROAD and the U of A's Freight Transportation Data Research Lab have created a system that can help show policymakers where funding is most needed.
August 24, 2022 | By Ron Gordon
Low Interest Rates, Price Controls, and Home Gardens: A Cautionary Tale of Inflation Psychology
When policymakers failed to tame inflation in the late 60s and early to mid 70s, Americans came to expect prices to keep rising. That mindset helped fuel a “Great Inflation” that lasted until 1982.
July 27, 2022 | By Ron Gordon, Andrew Balthrop
Fighting Scalping Bots May Be a Losing Battle for Retailers
It is not clear that retailers can stop scalpers from buying up high-demand products — or that they are especially incentivized to do so.
June 22, 2022 | By Ron Gordon
Is Price Gouging Causing Pain at the Pump? Not According to Federal Economic Data
While gas prices are up, gas station profits are down. And though oil refineries have had several strong quarters, they do not appear to be profiteering.
June 17, 2022 | By Jason Miller, Ron Gordon
Events & Updates
Event Highlight: Spring '23 Supply Chain Pre-Career Fair Networking Event
Event Details are as follows: EVENT: Walton College Supply Chain Pre-Career Fair Networking Event DATE: Monday, February 27, 2023 TIME: 1:00 - 3:00 pm LOCATION: SEC Club at Razorback Stadium
February 23, 2023 | By Nathan Bramwell
Event Highlight: 2023 Supply Chain Trends & Expo Event
The University of Arkansas Supply Chain Management Research Center and Plug & Play Tech Center are collaborating to bring Northwest Arkansas Supply Chain professionals together for a full day of learning and networking.
February 23, 2023 | By Nathan Bramwell
SCMRC LEAD Podcast Season 2
Check out season 2 of the SCMRC LEAD Podcast, hosted by Mike Graen, Chair of the Retail Supply Chain Initiative (RSCI), a strategic partnership initiative of the SCMRC.
October 13, 2022
Event Highlight: Summer PLN Event
The Summer 2022 SCMRC Peer Learning Event focused on labor issues within the supply chain. Kevin Kliesen of the St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank gave an assessment of overall macroeconomic conditions. Brian Fugate (University of Arkansas) engaged Kellie Black (ArcBest), Torin Martinez (P&G), and MaryEllen Kauffman (Walmart) in a panel discussion on managing workforce talent in the Post-COVID era.
October 11, 2022 | By Nathan Bramwell
SCMRC: LEAD Podcast
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