Limited information sharing between retailers and their suppliers represents a critical bottleneck in the performance of supply chains. Working with a colleague, HKUST’s Hongtao Zhang proposes a novel wholesale pricing mechanism that will benefit both retailers and manufacturers and ultimately enhance supply chain efficiency. “Advances in information ... Read More

Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) are blank check companies that raise funds through initial public offerings (IPOs) to merge with private firms. In 2021, the U.S. saw a surge in SPAC deals, with 613 IPOs raising over $161 billion. This rise in popularity contrasts with SPACs mixed performance, which has caught the attention of regulators. We ... Read More