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.

Drones To Deliver Floridian Meds
Florida’s retirees can soon receive their prescription drugs from CVS delivered by UPS’s drones. Read more…

Will Beauty Bounce Back?
Many people are not spending as much time or money on some of the daily routines like shaving, hair styling, or elaborate makeup. 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.

Boston Beer Recycles Beer from Expired Kegs
Beer producers have a mismatch between packaged beer and kegs that requires a change in production scheduling. Read more…

Hershey’s To Manufacture Its Own Masks
Hershey is investing $1 million to acquire new production capabilities to make face masks for its employees and their families. Read more…

Search our archive of hundreds of articles and videos at OM in the News, indexed by textbook chapters and keywords. Or, check out recent posts on the Post Archives page.

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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.

How Do We Dine 6 Feet Apart?
Restaurants are planning their reopening and reinventing the dining scene. Read more…

The Interconnected Modern Supply Chain
The supply chain for medical needs during the pandemic has highlighted the weaknesses of modern global supply chain management. Read more…

Ramping Up Retail’s Rapid Response Capability
Retailers can take some immediate actions to improve their supply chains during the pandemic, to create a rapid response capability. Read more…

Search our archive of hundreds of articles and videos at OM in the News, indexed by textbook chapters and keywords. Or, check out recent posts on the Post Archives page.

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