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H. Kent Bowen, a pioneering scholar in technology and operations management, and a beloved mentor, passed away on July 17, 2025, at the age of 83. Known for his visionary leadership and deep commitment to education and industry collaboration, Kent Bowen leaves behind a legacy that helped to shape the field of manufacturing and operations strategy across academia and practice.

With tariffs back in the daily news headlines, we talked with Andy O’Brien, chief of Operations, about their potential effects on Harvard Business School.