2025 Operations and Supply Chain Management Summit: Deconstructing the inaugural event’s impact and future

Industry Speakers at the 2025 SJSU Operations & Supply Chain Management Summit

Inspired by the visions and missions of the Lucas College of Business (LCoB), which center on empowering students to succeed as positive contributors of tomorrow’s workforce, the organizers of October 13th’s inaugural Operations and Supply Chain Management Summit endeavored to make a mark in their areas of expertise. Boasting an attendee roster of over 230 students, one can conclude their mission was accomplished!  Continue Reading…

Unlocking the Power of Words: How Native vs. Non-Native Product Descriptions Influence Online Sales and AI Detection

Ming Zhou and Shaonan Tian

In their recent academic paper, How Texts Confuse Online Buyers: Quantifying Text Quality of Online Product Descriptions,” researchers from San José State University’s Lucas College, Ming Zhou and Shaonan Tian, alongside Yang Sun from Park University, dive deep into the ways product descriptions can make or break consumer engagement and online sales. This study is a prime example of applied research with direct industry impact, offering actionable insights for e-commerce platforms and retailers.

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A Summer of Learning: Tanvi Kothari’s Global Conference Highlights

Professor Tanvi Kothari

This summer was a whirlwind of conferences and worldwide workshops for Tanvi Kothari, Lucas College, and Graduate School of Business MBA program director and professor in the School of Global Innovation & Leadership. She was busier than ever, adding to her academic adventures. 

“These experiences not only enriched my academic prowess but also brought me fresh insights and innovative teaching methods for the classroom,” said Kothari. 

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