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Driving Robust Decision Making: General Motors Seeks Academic Expertise

Driving Robust Decision Making: General Motors Seeks Academic Expertise

PennState, September 14, 2020

In the automotive industry, content decisions ranging from engine selection to the style of seats can affect a vehicle’s market sales. Automakers need to anticipate vehicle trims and options that customers will want to purchase from dealer lots. Failing to deliver the preferred combinations of content features may cause General Motors (GM) to lose customers to competitors or experience delayed purchases.

Responding to Customers on Social Media Can Boost Satisfaction by 20%

Responding to Customers on Social Media Can Boost Satisfaction by 20%

Small Business Trends, September 12, 2020

According to a new research from INFORMS Journal Information Systems Research, better management of customer care on Twitter is responsible for a 19% increase in customer satisfaction. An increase of almost 20% is amazing for any positive business metric. But, when it is in customer satisfaction, it is that much better. The research looked at data from Twitter service accounts among the four big telecommunications firms in the United States. It found out AT&T and Verizon had an edge against Sprint and T-Mobile when it came to customer care online.

With Big Ten Set to Resume Football This Fall, Why Won't Illinois High Schools Follow Suit?

With Big Ten Set to Resume Football This Fall, Why Won't Illinois High Schools Follow Suit?

Chicago Tribune, September 16, 2020

High school athletes across the Midwest are playing football this fall and the Big Ten announced Wednesday morning it would resume the sport, too. But Gov. J.B. Pritzker has slammed the door on the possibility that Illinois high school players will join in, saying football and other contact sports are still too risky in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 Vaccines Could be Distributed Through Churches, Beauty Salons, and Poultry Farms

COVID-19 Vaccines Could be Distributed Through Churches, Beauty Salons, and Poultry Farms

Quartz, September 11, 2020

As beauty salons reopen across the US, they may eventually be able to offer mani-pedi-vaccine combos. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is weighing beauty salons and other community gathering points as potential distribution sites for Covid-19 vaccines. Though the CDC has told states to be ready to distribute a potential vaccine by late October, distribution logistics are still being worked out. Government experts are debating who should be first in line to receive a vaccine; once that’s decided, the government will need to plan how to deliver shots to those who need them first. All options are on the table.

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Artificial Intelligence

AI’s energy impact is still small—but how we handle it is huge

AI’s energy impact is still small—but how we handle it is huge

DJNews, May 21, 2025

With seemingly no limit to the demand for artificial intelligence, everyone in the energy, AI, and climate fields is justifiably worried. Will there be enough clean electricity to power AI and enough water to cool the data centers that support this technology? These are important questions with serious implications for communities, the economy, and the environment. 

Healthcare

Want to reduce the cost of healthcare? Start with our billing practices.

Want to reduce the cost of healthcare? Start with our billing practices.

The Hill, March 11, 2025

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as the new secretary of Health and Human Services, is the nation’s de facto healthcare czar. He will have influence over numerous highly visible agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health and the Food and Drug Administration, among others. Given that healthcare is something that touches everyone’s life, his footprint of influence will be expansive. 

Supply Chain

US-China 90-day tariff deal brightens trade and economic outlook

US-China 90-day tariff deal brightens trade and economic outlook

Fast Markets, May 13, 2025

The recent US-China agreement to temporarily reduce tariffs is a major step for global trade, with tariffs on US goods entering China dropping from 125% to 10% and on Chinese goods entering the US decreasing from 145% to 30% starting May 14. While this has boosted markets and created optimism, key industries like autos and steel remain affected, leaving businesses waiting for clearer long-term trade policies.

Items to Stock Up on Before Trump's Tariffs Take Effect

Items to Stock Up on Before Trump's Tariffs Take Effect

Newsweek, May 8, 2025

With sweeping new tariffs on Chinese-made products set to take effect this summer, Americans are being urged to prepare for price hikes on everyday goods. President Donald Trump's reinstated trade policies are expected to affect a wide swath of consumer imports, including electronics, furniture, appliances, and baby gear. Retail experts are advising shoppers to act before the tariffs hit and prices rise.

Climate