Mind your Business

Episode #3 - Costco, Technology, Retail and Service

In this episode of Mind Your Business, Professors Mozill and Umaschi break down the business machine behind Costco—one of the most efficient and admired retailers in the world. What makes a warehouse club with limited selection outperform competitors with endless aisles? We explore how Costco uses technology not as a gimmick, but as a strategic enabler—streamlining operations, optimizing inventory, and enhancing the customer experience without sacrificing its famously low prices. From data-driven supply chains to checkout efficiency, this episode uncovers how simplicity and discipline can beat complexity.

Tariffs, Economics, Government and consequences

In this episode of Mind Your Business, we explore tariffs as a key instrument of government economic policy. We begin by explaining how tariffs work and why they are used, including their role in protecting domestic industries and influencing trade balances. We then examine the broader economic consequences, including price changes, shifts in supply and demand, and the responses of international trading partners. The discussion also highlights the difference between intended policy outcomes and real-world effects, offering listeners a clear and practical understanding of how tariffs shape modern economies. This episode is ideal for anyone looking to better understand the relationship between government policy and economic outcomes.

Episode #1

On our first Episode we welcome a guest to talk about technology, IA, VR and wearables.