New research co-authored by University of Pennsylvania academics challenges a core assumption in economics: That the most successful companies achieve their dominance purely through superior productivity.

Paul was sitting in his office staring at production numbers from the past quarter. Despite having a great team, strong customer demand, and state-of-the-art equipment, the factory’s performance wasn’t meeting expectations.

_It was another busy morning at the monthly operations meeting. Lindsay, the operations manager at TechElectronics, a growing manufacturer of consumer electronics, called the meeting to order.

The state of American manufacturing is in dire need of improvement. For decades, the U.S.

Businesses are always searching for methods to improve supply chain operations and increase customer satisfaction in today’s smart business world.

At the heart of the energy transition is a metal transition. Wind farms, solar panels, and electric cars require many times more copper, zinc, and nickel than their gas-powered alternatives.

The Associated Press, reporting on the strike by the International Longshoremen’s Association, noted, “Local ILA president Bois

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The subject matter was incredibly complex, but the “ask” itself was simple.

As the transition to a more sustainable future continues, more Americans are discovering the advantages of electric vehicles (EVs).