The successful ability of a business to manage environmentally friendly
products, particularly in an age of heightened awareness of environmental
issues and stringent regulations, represents an important competitive
edge. New research by Turner College
management professor Johnny Ho and
colleagues from the University of New Mexico and ASML (a Dutch manufacturer)
discusses how differentiation in environmental quality and customer patience
impacts the choice of product introduction strategies. As an extension of this discussion, Ho and
his co-authors study the impacts of two types of technological solutions,
namely, Zero Sum and Synergy, on strategies for timing the introduction of
green products. Ho’s research, which
appears in a recent issue of the Journal
of Industrial and Production Engineering, ultimately develops mathematical
models to determine the optimal price, traditional quality, and environmental
quality required to maximize profit.
Officials in the Turner College's Butler Center for Research and Economic Development recently put the finishing touches on an extensive report on trends in educational programs and occupations in the Columbus area. The report also includes data on business and technology trends. According to Fady Mansour , Director of the Butler Center, there are several key takeaways from the report regarding 10 occupational gaps that currently exist in the Columbus area. First, software development occupation exhibits the biggest labor shortage, with the report adding that the TSYS School has a bachelor's degree program in information technology along with a new AI track for the bachelor's degree in computer science, both of which can qualify students for this occupation. Other educational programs are in demand, such as computer programming and cloud computing. Second, there is a gap of 30 employees per year in general and operations management. This gap could be addressed by the Turn...

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