Eddie Davila

Seeking your valuable insights! Which simulation software do you prefer to use in your classrooms to help students understand the importance of optimization and digitalization in supply chain decisions? Class size is 22 undergraduate and graduate students and courses where this software will be used are: supply chain management and supply chain finance. TIA.

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Marketing Education Programs and Recruiting students are challenging works. It is no longer easy. Over the years, attracting and retaining students become one of the most difficult task that an academic institution need to tackle carefully. Many institution failed in sustaining the momentum of retaining students. Many marketing teams failed. But few academic institutions are successful in attracting and retaining students. How did they do it? It is not the marketing team itself. But it is the ACADEMIC TEAM that really work hard in building an excellent rapport with students. Fast responses, empathy , trust and professional work ethics without compromising quality demonstrated by the academicians paved the way for marketing team to continuously attract and retain students.

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More publication news! New evidence out in Management Science on digitization in firms, this time with insights into organizational design. INFORMS https://lnkd.in/g9aqi7Nq We unpack how the internet reshaped production chain organization in the U.S. Manufacturing sector. Overall, we find significant internet-driven decrease in vertical integration. However (echoing past tech revolutions!) the devil is in the organizational details. Businesses that had made prior organizational investments in flexibility showed the biggest response. What kinds of investments? What constraints and complements were at work? We dig DEEP in this paper, leveraging underutilized U.S. Census Bureau data on within-firm shipments, capacity utilization, and different approaches to leveraging the new communication technology. I know, I know....everyone seems focused on A.I. these days. The internet? Perhaps easier than predicting the future, we can look into the recent past to learn from this earlier -- but likewise fast-moving and widespread --technology shock. Folks ask me a lot how firms can organize to be more adaptable to digital transformation. Well, we have some evidence-based answers! Working paper available at https://lnkd.in/g7XBQpgb

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One of the most pertinent questions educators must answer when it comes to AI! —————————————————————- If you have questions about AI or comments, please feel free to DM me. #aisabbatical #aiineduction #p6

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🚨 New Publication Alert: The Transformation Paradigm in Supply Mentality - The Green Supply Chain Phenomenon 🚨 Excited to share a new study co-authored by my student, Dilber Tetik, examining the shift toward green supply chains driven by environmental demands and sustainability principles. 🌍 With manufacturing’s environmental impact increasing, businesses and their supply chains are facing growing pressure to adopt sustainable practices. Our study explores the green supply chain paradigm using technology mining methods, analyzing around 1,000 scientific publications to reveal the field's evolutionary dynamics and forecast future trends. The research highlights emerging concepts that are set to shape decision-making policies and scenarios in sustainable supply chains. https://lnkd.in/dRzpxNbu

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This article is a great read on how W. P. Carey School of Business – Arizona State University is charting new territory in the use of VR for business education! #access #excellence #innovation

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Is AI in Education Cheating? I had the pleasure of joining the 3Ps in a Pod podcast from the Arizona Institute for Education and the Economy at Northern Arizona University and the Arizona K12 Center. I sat down with hosts Dr. Chad Gestson and LeeAnn Lindsey, Ed.D. to dive into a hot topic: "Is AI cheating?" Instead of just focusing on plagiarism, we discussed how AI can actually transform education. This conversation gave us a chance to rethink the true purpose of education and how we evaluate learning. We talked about the importance of agency and autonomy in the learning process. In today's world, where information is at our fingertips, it's crucial to help students develop critical thinking skills and a genuine passion for knowledge. Listen to our discussion below: https://lnkd.in/gkWqP4DC #AIinEducation #EducationalTechnology #Learning #Podcast #CriticalThinking #Assessment #KnowledgeSharing

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“It is high time, then, to contemplate systematically what it means for humanity to exist in an AI-driven world. Such an accounting must do more than merely tally up the pros and cons of these new technologies. It should offer a road map for how we can maximize their positive aspects and minimize the negative ones for the benefit of humankind. To my mind, there is one societal institution that is ideally positioned to provide this kind of accounting: the university.”

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My dear academic colleagues...take a look in the mirror. Do you really need all that jargon monoxide in your paper? A favorite example: Columbia University’s Zachariah Brown and his colleagues asked, “Why do academics describe their research as elucidating the antecedents of upright striding vertical bipedality on horizontal terrestrial substrates by nonhuman primates instead of describing why primates walk on the ground?” From: Zachariah C. Brown, Eric M. Anicich, and Adam D. Galinsky, “Compensatory Conspicuous Communication: Low Status Increases Jargon Use,” Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes 161 (2020): 274–90.

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Indeed! Detection of AI use is not the solution… Raising the quality bar with innovative and creative teaching is the way forward.

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I’m thrilled to announce the publication of our latest article, "Performance Evaluation of Concurrent Supply Chain Resilience Strategies," in the International Journal of Production Economics! Our research tackles a critical gap in supply chain resilience (SCR) by developing a performance evaluation framework that assesses the combined impact of multiple resilience strategies used together. By integrating a unique, super-efficiency data envelopment analysis, we evaluate resilience strategies based on three key metrics: disruption cost, service level impact, and recovery time. This approach offers decision-makers a multi-dimensional view to identify the best combinations of resilience strategies, considering their positive or negative synergies. A huge thank you to my coauthors, Mr. Amirhossein Ranjbar from the Fox School of Business at Temple University, Prof. S. Ali Torabi from the University of Tehran, and Prof. Christopher Zobel from the Virginia Tech - Pamplin College of Business, for their incredible collaboration! I also appreciate the support from the journal’s editors and reviewers. ➡️ Access our article for free for the next 50 days: https://lnkd.in/dT5WwFKC #supplychain #supplychainmanagement #supplychainresilience #networkdesign #performance #synergy #synergisticeffects MBS School of Business

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Empower Classroom Discussions with AI! 💬✨ - https://lnkd.in/gWbtukaj Creating meaningful discussion questions that challenge students and spark critical thinking can take hours. That’s why I’m thrilled to share the Discussion Question Prompt from my book, 85 Prompts to Power Your Classroom. 💡 How it works: This expert-level prompt is tailored for educators with specific learning outcomes in mind. Simply input: "Generate 10 discussion questions on [topic], tailored to [student level], focusing on [learning outcomes]. Each question must align with a logical theme and encourage in-depth responses." 📖 Example in Action: For a high school class on environmental science, you could generate questions like: “How does urban development impact local ecosystems, and what solutions would you propose?” “Compare renewable and non-renewable energy sources in terms of long-term sustainability.” 📚 Ready to transform classroom discussions? Download 85 Prompts to Power Your Classroom on Amazon today and discover the power of AI-driven teaching tools! https://lnkd.in/gWbtukaj What’s your biggest challenge in crafting engaging discussion questions?

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The 2024 EDUCAUSE Horizon Report Teaching and Learning Edition has been released. This report profiles the trends and key technologies and practices shaping the future of teaching and learning, and envisions a number of scenarios for the future. It is based on the perspectives and expertise of a global panel of leaders from across the higher education sector. https://lnkd.in/gtSTrGSz

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It has been a long wait for this nearly 400 page edited textbook to be published: Title: Strategies for Student Success in Higher Education: The First-Year Experience (Cambridge Scholars Publishing) The 3rd chapter is mine: “Your Safety and the Safety of the Campus Community during Blue Skies, Emergencies and Disasters.” The below link is the first 30 pages of the entire textbook:

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This is an important study for basic education in STEM fields. Note that the subjects were in their 8th grade. This "Little and often" would work. At the higher level, this approach might not be as good. But the repetitive act can add up to a lot. https://lnkd.in/g9kk4c2m

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Textbooks are so widely used in the practices of teachers in schools but there are so few research on textbooks. The Capstone Project in my university, which requires students to analyze textbooks and produce teaching materials, sparked my interest in conducting this textbook study. https://lnkd.in/gN9khW7v

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We covered Break-Even Analysis in my Intro to SCM class. Imagine if every university did a break-even analysis for every major and minor. We do it in SCM…For example…Let's pretend you are a junior buyer. Suppose that a make-buy decision is being made for an injection molded plastic part. In other words, do you make it yourself or do you outsource it to a supplier? Break-even analysis 101: https://lnkd.in/gDr7DhJx. https://lnkd.in/g5wMsSVe Administrative Bloat At U.S. Colleges Is Skyrocketing: https://lnkd.in/erNdd3AX Note…Michigan's young population (0-25) has shrunk the MOST (-14%!). Birth rates have plunged in states where the 0-25 population is shrinking. Plan accordingly, maybe a break-even analysis? https://lnkd.in/egZemr9U. Charted (very much the case in Michigan based on my anecdotal observations): How American Households Have Changed Over Time (1960-2023): https://lnkd.in/ejxEz_3N.

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Transform Your Classroom Planning with AI-Powered Prompts! ✨📚 As educators, we know the effort it takes to plan lessons, organize materials, and prepare for every possibility, including when a substitute teacher steps in. That’s why I’m excited to share these Planning + Preparation Prompts from my latest book, 85 Prompts to Power Your Classroom. https://lnkd.in/gWbtukaj 💡 Here’s a sneak peek: Theme Ideas for the Week: Generate engaging weekly themes tailored to your grade level. Say goodbye to last-minute brainstorming! Materials Checklist: Never forget an essential item again. AI can create a detailed checklist for any lesson topic. Substitute Teacher Notes Template: Prepare substitute teachers for success with clear instructions, activity guides, and behavior management tips. These prompts simplify your workflow, allowing you to focus on what matters most—teaching and inspiring your students. 🚀 📖 Want to see how these prompts can revolutionize your classroom planning? Download 85 Prompts to Power Your Classroom on Amazon today! https://lnkd.in/gWbtukaj What’s your biggest challenge when it comes to planning and preparation? Let’s discuss in the comments! 👇

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