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Management, Marketing, Logistics and Business Analytics

College of Business and Public Policy


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Suez Canal Incident Shines Light on Alaska Shipping Logistics

The cargo ship that has blocked the Suez Canal for the last week is finally free. While the trade lanes affected by the blockage do not directly affect Alaska, the situation is a stark reminder of choke points and single ports of entry along supply chains, says Darren Prokop, Professor of Logistics in the Department of Management, Marketing, Logistics and Business Analytics.

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Healthcare AI

AI Webinar Series Addresses Healthcare on March 17

UAA’s College of Business and Public Policy continues its AI webinar series on March 17 from 12-1 pm with “Artificial Intelligence and healthcare: Improving patient experience and outcomes.”

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COVID-19 Pandemic Highlights Importance of Logistics

Every March, the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race reminds us of the remarkable 1925 Serum Run. Nearly 100 years later, we are in another race that requires creative thinking and well-executed logistics.

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Webinar Series AI & Investments

Artificial Intelligence in the Financial World

Our webinar series on artificial intelligence continues February 17 with “AI in Finance: Opportunities and Limitations.” Dr. Anureet Saxena, Director of Quantitative Research at McKinley Capital Management, will discuss the role of AI in making investment decisions.

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