This Week in Actuarial Science
February 24th, 2020
How Pharmaceutical Firms Are Using Blockchain to Track Down Counterfeit Drugs
The current technology used in the healthcare system cannot support against counterfeit drugs. The goal of using Blockchain in the healthcare system is to identify legitimate suppliers of pharmaceutical drugs.
Electric scooters could make cities safer, report claims
This article talks about the increase of electric scooter in cities and whether this a safer transportation option. Companies such as Bird have gain popularity because it decreases traffic and pollution.
Apple warns it will fall short of revenue goals, citing coronavirus outbreak
Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, Apple may be unable to reach revenue goals. The coronavirus is causing supply chain issues for Apple and is causing the company to have a shortage of Apple products.
Exam Passer of the Week - Mark Egan
Congratulations Mark!
Mark is a junior risk management and insurance student who recently passed CPCU 500. This is his first step in gaining his CPCU designation.
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