It’s your OM in the News roundup! Follow the links to recent posts from our faculty contributors, including videos and thoughtful questions for class discussion. In this edition, we discuss quality control, ethics, sustainability, new product development, quality management, and supplier management.
Boeing’s New Quality Transformation Program: Will It Fly?
Boeing is revamping quality inspection processes and plans to eliminate up to 900 quality inspector jobs over the next two years. Read more…
Diamonds at Rock-Bottom Prices
De Beers prices its Lightbox lab-grown line at an average $800 per carat, preserving the status and appeal of“real” diamonds and driving away the competition. Read more…
Model 3 Output Is Not Tesla’s Only Problem
New Model 3 owners are finding that repair parts can take months to arrive. Elon Musk commented on the logistics of parts management, but the problem goes deeper. Read more…
Strengthening the Supplier Relationship
What are your thoughts on supply chain finance (SCF) programs? In these programs, companies extend access to low-cost capital to their suppliers. Read more…
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