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COVID-19 Sensors in Development
Airbus and California tech start-up, Koniku, are developing a contactless screening sensor that can detect the presence of COVID-19. Read more…

Wendy’s: Where’s the Beef?
In the 1980s, Wendy’s ran a very successful advertising campaign with the now-famous phrase, “Where’s the beef?” 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.

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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