OM in the News – We blog articles featuring Operations Management in the news. Use current events in class. Search by chapters in McGraw-Hill titles.

July 15, 2019 Newsletter

July 15, 2019

It’s your OM in the News roundup! Each week, we share articles, videos, and discussion prompts for supply chain and OM classes.

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Turning Cardboard Boxes Into Toys
It is estimated that Amazon uses over $20 billion worth of cardboard boxes, and the company is considering ways to extend their usefulness. Read more…

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inventory management, new product design, recycling, waste management

July 8, 2019 Newsletter

July 8, 2019

OM in the News

It’s your OM in the News roundup! Posts include links to videos, and prompts for class discussion.

Chocolate Companies Lack Traceability on Child Labor
Over two million children work in the cocoa industry in West Africa, where about two-thirds of the world’s cocoa is grown. Read more…

Pour a Foamy Mug of Rejected Cereal
Kellogg’s in Manchester, England has teamed up with UK brewery, Seven Bro7thers, to put new “pop” in the beer business. Read more…

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product design, quality control, sustainability

July 1, 2019 Newsletter

July 1, 2019

OM in the News

It’s your OM in the News roundup! Posts include links to videos, and prompts for class discussion.

Toyota Catches Up On Safety Features For 2020
To further goof-proof its vehicles, Toyota plans to add two new safety features to some 2020 model vehicles. Read more…

Williams-Sonoma: Systems Approach to Mitigating Tariffs
Williams-Sonoma is engaging in efforts to mitigate the impacts of tariffs on imports from Chinese production. Read more…

iPhone Production Doesn’t Have To Stay In China
A 25% tariff would impose a severe tax on iPhone profitability. Hon Hai is exploring options to move its customer’s production. Read more…

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outsourcing, product design, safety, tariffs

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