It’s your OM in the News roundup! Follow the links to recent posts from our faculty contributors, including thoughtful questions for class discussion.
Our recent posts have discussed using lasers to reduce lead times, why American fast food is popular in China, and how tariffs are increasing manufacturing in the US.
Levi’s, Lasers, and Reduced Lead Time
Acid washing jeans is time consuming and chemically intense. Levi’s is experimenting with lasers to burn in patterns, and aside from reducing environmental footprint, it has the added benefit of reducing lead time to make product changes. Read more…
American Chains Famous for Quality in China
Reservations for Pizza Hut? Date night at McDonald’s? American fast food has gone upscale in China. The growth rate is outstripping the US, due to savvy attention to local preferences, and a reputation for consistent quality. Read more…
VW to Rev Up Tennessee Plant
With tariffs added to steel and aluminum, Volkswagen has decided to increase investment in its Tennessee plant and roll out a new SUV on those production lines. We’re wondering how this will affect the SUV’s price tag. Read more…
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