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Just-In-Time Supply Chain

Nov 2, 2021

The Just-in-Time manufacturing model was originated by Toyota, and it gave the company huge advantages.

Smart Speakers

Nov 1, 2021

About 1 in 4 U.S. adults owns a smart speaker of some kind.

Smart speakers

Nov 1, 2021

About 1 in 4 U.S. adults owns a smart speaker of some kind.

Halloween Costumes

Oct 29, 2021

Molly Wood explains Halloween costumes.

Labor Force Participation

Oct 27, 2021

To understand unemployment during this pandemic, look at how many people are participating in the labor force.

Haunted Houses

Oct 25, 2021

Haunted attractions make hundreds of millions of dollars each year.

1918 Influenza Pandemic

Oct 22, 2021

Will the pandemic have long-term economic effects? Let's look at an earlier global pandemic for clues.

Scary movies

Oct 21, 2021

For Hollywood, scary movies make terrifyingly good money.

Halloween Candy

Oct 19, 2021

Halloween candy, explained.

Rocky Horror Picture Show

Oct 18, 2021

October is a great time to revisit the cult classic "Rocky Horror Picture Show."

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