After Vaccine Breakthrough, Eyes Turn to the COVID Supply Chain

Even with the federal program Operation Warp Speed projecting readiness for distribution, “coordination and funding” across the coronavirus supply chain will need to be better developed.

How Risk and Gender Affect Fund Manager Performance

Maryland Smith’s Cristian Dezsö says his recent finding of strong performance by R&D-heavy companies managed by women confirms theories that “women have a management style that encourages people to speak up and exchange ideas” and factors in women outperforming men as fund managers.

What’s in Store for the U.S. Postal Service?

Between the pandemic and the hurricane season, 2020 has proved to be a challenging year for the U.S. Postal Service. What's next?

How COVID-19 Is Changing the Airline Industry

Here are some of the big trends facing the airline industry and its passengers now.

When Disaster Strikes, Stockpiling Surges

New research offers keys for how retailers and suppliers can prepare and plan for runs on essential stock to reduce shortages during a crisis.

Summer Reading List 2020

It's the 17th annual Summer Reading List for Business Leaders – your summer reading guide as recommended by Maryland Smith's faculty experts.

What the Negative Oil Price Says About the Economy

No, oil producers can’t just cut their output to zero – and here's what that means for the supply and demand imbalance.

The Global Pulse: A Coronavirus Video Series

In our video series, Maryland Smith experts share their insights on the broadly reaching impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.

When the coronavirus gets tough, the tough get stockpiling

Maryland Smith research explains what drives consumers to clear store shelves and to hoard goods in the face of risks, and explains how retailers should respond.

3 Steps To Protect the Supply Chain

How government and industry can work together to protect the supply chain that provides food, medicine and other necessary goods.

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