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Iran peace deal won’t drop prices just yet, expert says - Fox 35 Orlando
Robert Hooker, director at the Monica Wooden Center for Supply Chain Management & Sustainability, discusses when consumers will see prices drop after the Iran War peace agreement.
June 16, 2026Research and Innovation
USF supply chain expert on gas prices, shipping and the Strait of Hormuz - USF News
As tensions in the Middle East continue to make headlines, experts warn that disruptions thousands of miles away can quickly affect everyday life in the United States.
May 29, 2026Research and Innovation
High-stakes logistics: USF team wins national supply chain case competition
The case was based on current trends in the supply chain industry and the competition was designed to mirror the speed and pressure of real-world logistics decision-making.
April 24, 2026Business News
Partnerships with Purpose
How Academic-Industry Research is Uncovering Valuable Insights for Industry
Long-haul truckers worry about trade war - Bay News 9
The U.S. trade war has caused shipping to come to a near standstill at ports along the West Coast. Its affects will have a ripple effect across multiple industries. USF's Supply Chain Innovation Lab director explains the impact of the tariff wars on long-haul truckers.
May 14, 2025Business News, Research and Innovation
USF faculty talks trade war and global supply chain issues - WFTS
Seckin Ozkul, director of the USF Supply Chain Innovation Lab, discussed which industries and products are most vulnerable to shortages.
May 5, 2025Business News
How will tariffs affect Tampa Bay restaurants and wine shops? - Tampa Bay Times
Tariffs on imported wine are driving up prices at Tampa Bay restaurants, with Seckin Ozkul—a USF assistant professor in supply chain management within the School of Marketing and Innovation—explaining that these trade policies are intensifying cost pressures for local businesses.
April 9, 2025Business News
Small Bay Area craft stores hope to fill gap after Joann closures announced - Fox 13 Tampa Bay
Known as a one-stop shop for crafting needs, many Tampa Bay area crafters are going to have to find a new haven to find fabric and other supplies following the closure of all Joann locations.
February 26, 2025Business News
Understanding tariffs: What President Trump's proposed tax on imports could mean for your wallet - ABC Action News
While President Trump's proposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico are currently on hold, we are seeing a lot of confusion circulating on social media about what a tariff is.
February 7, 2025Business News
USPS resumes parcel service from China, Hong Kong - Fox 13 Tampa Bay
FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports on the 10 percent tariff that is affecting packages from China and Hong Kong.
February 5, 2025Business News
How new USF faculty research is expanding our understanding of hurricane impacts - USF News
In the days leading up to Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and in their wake, USF researchers have been sharing their expertise around the clock with news outlets across the country.
October 23, 2024Business News, Research and Innovation