Whether looking at the nineteenth century or now, Wall Street has always had fast traders who knew how to get the news before their competitors.…
How We Got Cheesier Pizza
On average, we are eating close to 35 pounds of cheese a year. (And some of us, like me, consume much more.) To see why, our story starts with Domino’s and ends with the federal budget. A Cheesi…
A Trade Story With a Happy Ending
Looking at airplane manufacturing through Bombardier’s new billion dollar order from Delta, we can see why a multinational supply chain can lower tariffs.…
The FDA’s Label Problem
When their requirements are outdated or illogical, FDA guidelines can create misleading labels for foods like eggs and skim milk.…
Looking At The Big Picture in the Movie Industry
While the movie industry has been disrupted by more of us watching movies and Netflix series at home, it might not be dying.…
Why Starbucks Has a Multi-Billion Dollar Name
Valued at billions of dollars, Starbucks has developed a global brand that added to what the Starbucks name was worth to Nestlé.…
How a Caviar Sandwich Is Like a Model T Ford
Sometimes low cost production can make goods as different as a caviar sandwich and a Model T Ford more similar than we might expect.…
The 5 Stars That People Get (And Don’t Deserve)
There are some good reasons that most of us are contributing to a reputation inflation that diminishes the meaning of an Uber driver rating score.…
Why Uber and Best Buy Care About Your Customer Score More Than You Think
About much more than the buyer, a customer score helps ride providers like Uber and retailers like Best Buy use their resources more effectively.…
What We Don’t Know About Dirt
MLB stadium infields might look like dirt but really, firms have competed to prove that their combination of clay, silt and sand is unique.…