Rakesh Mallipeddi, assistant professor of operations and business analytics at Fisher studies social media and artificial intelligence. Mallipeddi says AI users need to be aware of ethical AI practices as the technology uses public data to improve its own output.

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping Central Ohio’s jobs, industries and competitiveness at light speed. Nathan Craig, associate professor of operations and business analytics, along with alumnus John Hrusovsky (BSBA '86) participated in a panel discussion, hosted by the Columbus Metropolitan Club, about the impact of AI locally.

Meet the newest faculty members who are bringing their research, business backgrounds and teaching experience to Fisher students for the 2025 academic year.

Like a cue ball that transfers energy to other balls in billiards, a dominant player in business can reshape a market. Research by Professor Richard Makadok uses the “cue-ball effect” to illustrate how companies with a competitive advantage can impact an entire industry.

Inflation is up and job creation down, but the U.S. economy could still pull through without too much pain. The next few months will be pivotal in illustrating whether actions taken by companies will reflect data gathered by the National Center for the Middle Market (NCMM) showing that business leaders were anticipating the lowest revenue and employment growth of the post-pandemic period.

Large retailers such as Target and Walmart may be able to absorb some of the impact of tariffs on toys imported into the U.S., say Professor of Logistics Terry Esper. But smaller retailers may fall victim to the trade war as the holiday season approaches.

Vince Castillo, assistant professor of marketing at Fisher, embraces the use of AI, particularly ChatGPT, in his classroom, rather than trying to prevent students from using it. He has also found other creative ways to integrate use of AI into his supply chain curriculum.

Dean Aravind Chandrasekaran's message to Ohio companies is simple: Don't call McKinsey or Accenture. Call us. He wants Fisher to be their first call for talent, innovation, expertise and strategic insight.

Assistant Professor of Finance Sergey Sarkisyan offers context about the impact of inflation.

Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting, explains the funding implications and fallout of the closing of the Wayfarer Foundation that was caught up in the wake of the Justin Baldoni-Blake Lively scandal.

Brian Hipsher, senior lecturer in marketing and logistics, discusses the proliferation and impact of convenience stores such as Buc-ee's, Sheetz and Wawa.

Before he was an assistant professor of marketing and logistics at Fisher, Jesse Walker spent nearly 10 years as a member of the touring band, Flobots. The experience provided him with a front-row seat to how music labels work, and he says what Taylor Swift did with her re-recordings and, ultimately her masters, was "brilliant."

As AI and tech skills become more crucial to careers in supply chain operations, educators such as Fisher's Assistant Professor of Logistics Vince Castillo are taking steps to ensure all types of students gain experience with AI and understand the technology's capabilities and its limitations.

Cynthia W. Turner, Fisher's associate dean of access, engagement and outreach, and an accounting professor, outlines some budget basics.

Ken Boyer, Fisher Designated Professor of Operations and Business Analytics, provides context to the announcement that a pair of northeast Ohio health care providers will team up to develop ambulatory surgery centers.

National champion Buckeye Mike Doss (MBOE '19) returned to Fisher and the Center for Operational Excellence (COE), delivering a keynote at the 2025 COE Summit, where he shared lessons from his time on the football field ― and his journey back to Ohio State.

Finance Professor Itzhak Ben-David discusses the potential ways consumers and organizations may respond to price increases caused by U.S. tariffs.

From curriculum to research and entrepreneurial creations, Fisher professors are embracing artificial intelligence to help students understand the technology and how to use AI responsibly.

Marketing faculty member and restaurant service expert Brian Hipsher explains why so many of the same restaurants and convenience stores are popping up within blocks of each other.

Home prices have increased dramatically since the pandemic because of short supply and high demand. Demand has cooled somewhat since, but prices remain high due to the housing shortage, says Itzhak Ben-David, finance professor at Fisher.

Faculty members Lori Kendall and Chad Zipfel share their strategy insights into why the once-mighty Ohio-based craft retailer Joann Fabrics was forced to file for bankruptcy.

Carmakers are likely to face higher costs regardless of how they respond to President Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on cars and auto parts. The impact, says Professor W.C. Benton, is that demand for new cars among consumers will fall.

The Ohio State University Center for Real Estate's ‘Brutus Luminaries Series’ is bringing industry leaders to campus for networking opportunities with students and organizations at Fisher and across the university.

It’s the 21st century — instant bank transfers should be the norm everywhere. For countries such as Brazil that have widely adopted instant banking, the result has been increased competition among traditional banks and significant benefits for average citizens, according to research by Fisher's Sergey Sarkisyan.

Nonprofit accounting expert Brian Mittendorf says the size of a grant provided to a Baltimore-area nonprofit ― and the apparent lack of oversight via a tax filing is concerning.