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.

Boxes Take a Seat
More airlines are joining the “passenger freighter network” to use their passenger aircrafts to deliver cargo. Read more…

JIT Risks in the Food Supply Chain
The just-in-time supply chain for grocery store replenishment depends on transportation of food items from around the globe. Read more…

Could Coronavirus Deal a Fatal Blow to the U.S. Postal Service?
The U.S. Postal Service’s financial health may be too fragile to fight the coronavirus. Read more…

COVID-19 Exposes the Fragility of Our Global Supply Chains
A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. What happens when several links are weak? Read more…

Possible Meat Shortages Due to Plant Closures
Three of the United State’s largest pork processing plants were closed because employees their tested positive for the coronavirus. 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.

India’s Short-Lived Ban on Exports of Coronavirus Drug
Demand for potential coronavirus drugs has surged and several countries have banned the export of these drugs. Read more…

3D Printed Swabs to Reduce Shortages
Formlabs is preparing its Ohio 3D manufacturing facility to supply 100,000 swabs per day. Read more…

McDonald’s Suspends All-Day Breakfast
By removing its all-day breakfast items, McDonald’s has simplified its operations. 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.

Amazon Warehouse Workers on the Front Line
Warehouse workers are concerned about the virus impact on their health and their family’s health. Read more…

Alcohol Producers Shift Production to Hand Sanitizer
Alcohol producers across the U.S. and Canada are producing hand sanitizer to alleviate shortages due to the coronavirus. 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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