Welcome to another OM in the News roundup! Here’s what we’ve been blogging about lately. All posts include videos and discussion prompts for supply chain and OM classes.

California’s Maxed ICU Capacity and Lockdowns
California led the nation in early lockdown measures for COVID during the holiday season at the end of 2020. Read more…

No Longer the Aisle of Lost Toys
Toy makers have enjoyed strong sales as nostalgic parents remember their own childhood favorites and purchase them for their kids. Read more…

Pandemic Speeds the Transition to Virtual Queuing
Many businesses that take their queues virtual now for health and safety reasons may stay virtual for efficiency’s sake later on. Read more…

The Case of the Disappearing Daigou
Disappearing daigou are causing sales in Australia to plummet in key industries like infant formula, personal care and beauty. Read more…

P.F. Chang’s Expands To-Go
With its percentage of sales increasing for take-out and delivery, P.F. Chang’s has been moving away from traditional dine-in restaurants. Read more…

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Welcome to the final OM in the News roundup for 2020! Here’s what we’ve been blogging about. All posts include videos and discussion prompts for supply chain and OM classes.

Stay-at-Home Improvements Mean Appliance Shortages
A surge in home improvement projects and new home construction has created a strong demand for appliances. Read more…

Boeing Pursues Cost-Cutting Measures
The decline in air travel has led Boeing to consider moving its commercial airplane headquarters. Read more…

Boeing 737 Max Cleared for Flight
After two fatal crashes, the 737 Max has been grounded for about 20 months. Read more…

Service Design: Free Christmas Tree Delivery
Christmas decorating got easier for some families in 2020, with free live Christmas tree delivery. Read more…

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Welcome to this week’s OM in the News roundup! Here’s what we’ve been blogging about. All posts include videos and discussion prompts for supply chain and OM classes.

Underpinnings of Lean Leadership
Mr. Yoshinio was a young man working in a paint shop when he applied the wrong paint to a product. How did his manager react? Read more…

The Many Benefits of Healthier Building Design
The pandemic has stimulated corporate interest in redesigning workspaces with better air filtration systems and more sustainable materials. Read more…

Pfizer’s Massive Vaccine Cold Chain
Pfizer’s ambitious supply chain and distribution system will deliver hundreds of millions of doses to COVID-19 vaccination sites in three days. Read more…

The Rebirth of Ice Cream Deliveries
In the early 1900s, salespeople delivered Wall’s ice cream on tricycles. Today, the concept is resurrected. Read more…

Dock-to-Arm: A Tricky Challenge for the Coronavirus Vaccine
We have three promising vaccines. Now the challenge is to distribute them to the masses. Read more…

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