“This Is Not Working”
UCLA Anderson School of Management, April 7, 2020
According to management expert Christopher Tang, the global supply chain is broken
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In the run-up to the 2026 midterm elections, the political parties in many states are working to redefine their congressional district maps to gain every possible edge. From California and Texas to Tennessee and Virginia, redistricting efforts have taken center stage. The Supreme Court has sanctioned partisan gerrymandering, and the system has evolved to one in which state legislature majorities get to determine who is most likely to fill those seats in Congress.
In short, gerrymandering has become a central feature of the system, not a bug. But what if we rethink the structure entirely?
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For years, remote work has been viewed as one of the most important drivers of employee satisfaction. New research suggests that assumption may be giving remote work too much credit.
A study published in the INFORMS journal Management Science found that while remote employees often report higher job satisfaction, much of that advantage disappears when researchers account for factors such as workplace culture, trust in management, communication and opportunities for professional development.
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Why is there still a coronavirus test kit shortage in the US?
Yahoo! Finance, April 7, 2020
The United States' shortage of novel coronavirus test kits is the result of rapidly increasing demand met with a weak national supply chain and disruptive federal regulations.
Modeling the Effect of Covid-19 on Supply Chains
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, April 6, 2020
It becomes clearer and clearer every day how critical and varied are the roles of engineers in the effort to win the battle with COVID-19.
‘Half-hearted effort’: Experts say Missouri governor’s stay-at-home order too porous
The Kansas City Star, April 7, 2020
After weeks of pressure from medical providers and public health officials, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced Friday that he was issuing a “statewide stay-at-home order for all Missourians.”
Faster Recalls When Medical Companies Have Women Directors
Futurity, April 3, 2020
Medical product companies, such as those that make pharmaceuticals and medical devices, make recall decisions quite differently when women join their board of directors, a new study finds.
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