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Hacking the Supply Chain

August 20, 2018

It’s your OM in the News roundup! Follow the links to recent posts from our faculty contributors, including thoughtful questions for class discussion.

In this edition, we’ve included posts about data security and quality of conformance.

ERP Systems Under CyberAttack
Getting those security patches installed has never been more important. Hackers can exploit vulnerabilities in ERP systems, and once they’re in, their reach may extend into the supply chain. Read more…

Medical Recall: Valsartan Heart Medication
A Chinese supplier of heart medication Valsartan alerted the supply chain that tainted ingredients had been found. 22 countries have so far pulled products from this manufacturer off the shelves. Read more…

Increasing the Pace of Food Recalls
More food recalls have been issued in the last few months than in the prior 10 years, including raw fruits and veggies, meat, and packaged foods. Has the food supply chain gotten worse, or could there be another explanation? Read more…

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food safety, food supply chain, hacking, medical supply chain, quality of conformance, recalls

Quality and Sustainability

August 13, 2018

OM in the News

It’s your OM in the News roundup! Follow the links to recent posts from our faculty contributors, including thoughtful questions for class discussion.

In this edition, we’ve included posts about reverse logistics, sustainability, the dimensions of quality and quality control.

Tequila and Bacardi: An Unsavory Cocktail?
Patrón was fully acquired by Bacardi in January 2018. The question is whether artisanal production of the top-shelf tequila can keep up with Bacardi’s goal of increasing market share. Read more…

Aryballe’s Artificial Nose: Smell the Quality
People still have a better sense of smell than this artificial nose, but it does have a better ability to record aroma profiles and sniff out subtle changes. We love the smell of quality control in the morning. Read more…

Coca Cola Using Reverse Vending Machines for Recycling
Coca Cola wants a higher proportion of cans and bottles recycled, and it wants them in the recycling stream sooner. Reverse vending may be the answer, allowing consumers to return their used containers as soon as they’re empty. Read more…

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consistency, product quality, quality control, reverse logistics, sustainability, sustainable supply chain

Clean Energy, Automation, and Epic Lines

August 6, 2018

OM in the News

It’s your OM in the News roundup! Follow the links to recent posts from our faculty contributors, including thoughtful questions for class discussion.

In this edition, we’ve included posts about sustainable supply chains, automation, and wait times.

Alibaba Integrates Robots into the Restaurant
Imagine sitting at your table in a restaurant, and your order arrives on a conveyor belt in a cute plastic pod. No need to imagine it, at an Alibaba restaurant in Shanghai. Read more…

Apple’s Clean Energy Supply Chain
Speaking of China, Apple and other companies have invested $300 million in an energy fund in China, part of Apple’s goal to move its entire supply chain to clean energy. Read more…

Lockers Assist Online Orders at Home Depot
Home Depot is joining the ranks of companies turning their stores into customer-focused distribution centers. Buy online, pick up today, no need to wait in the checkout line. Read more…

Fed Up with the DMV? You’re Not Alone!
Long wait times at California’s DMV locations have not only raised customer ire, but caught the attention of lawmakers. Why have queues gotten so long? Read more…

automation, energy, online order fulfillment, queuing, robots, sustainability, sustainable supply chain, waiting lines

Hacking the Supply Chain

Quality and Sustainability

Clean Energy, Automation, and Epic Lines

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