Gérard Cachon

Do Long Waiting Times for Voting Put Democracy on the Line?

Research by Wharton’s Gerard Cachon explores how the principles of operations management can help explain voter behavior and strengthen democracy.

Amazon Under Fire: Is Antitrust Action Likely?

Apr 09, 2018
Public Policy
North America
mic

Although Amazon has faced a series of accusations by President Trump about its business practices recently, the company would likely survive any attempts to bring antitrust action against it, experts[…]

Frustrated by Surge Pricing? Here’s How It Benefits You in the Long Run

Companies like Uber and Lyft have been criticized recently because of their use of surge pricing. But new Wharton research shows that it actually benefits consumers.

The Silver Lining in Bad Weather: Higher Productivity

Jan 29, 2015
Management
North America
mic

The recent blizzard in the U.S. Northeast didn't create as much disruption as feared. In fact, such bad weather could actually lift productivity, says one Wharton expert.

As China Changes, So Do Global Supply Chains

Jul 22, 2013
Management
Asia-Pacific, China

Recent Wharton research looks at the challenges multinationals are facing in outsourcing to China -- including rising Chinese wages and a strong renminbi -- and the strategies they are employing[…]

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Do Long Waiting Times for Voting Put Democracy on the Line?

Amazon Under Fire: Is Antitrust Action Likely?

Frustrated by Surge Pricing? Here’s How It Benefits You in the Long Run

The Silver Lining in Bad Weather: Higher Productivity

As China Changes, So Do Global Supply Chains