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August 5, 2019 Newsletter

August 5, 2019

It’s your OM in the News roundup! Each week, we share articles, videos, and discussion prompts for supply chain and OM classes.

Our most recent posts:

Surviving Tortillapocalypse
The first half of July 2019 brought supply chain shortages to Taco Bell, as the company ran out of 10 inch tortillas at several restaurants. Read more…

Nike Withdraws Betsy Ross Flag Sneaker from Market
In response to concerns about the flag’s symbolism, Nike has withdrawn its Air Max 1 Quick Strike Fourth of July shoe. Read more…

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inventory management, product design, shortage, supplier relationship

July 29, 2019 Newsletter

July 29, 2019

OM in the News

It’s your OM in the News roundup! Each week, we share articles, videos, and discussion prompts for supply chain and OM classes.

Our most recent posts:

The Cold Chain Is Heating Up
The growth of online grocery shopping has created a cold storage shortage and is forcing warehouses to scale up rapidly. Read more…

Is Dining Out on Its Way Out?
Numerous factors have contributed to lower sales and meager profit margins in the restaurant industry. Read more…

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food supply chain, forecasting, logistics, product lifecycle, warehouse

July 22, 2019 Newsletter

July 22, 2019

OM in the News

It’s your OM in the News roundup! Each week, we share articles, videos, and discussion prompts for supply chain and OM classes.

Our most recent posts:

Disrupting the Truck Industry with Tough, Electric, Luxury Vehicles
Amazon and Ford have invested in Rivian, a start-up that aims to do for pickup trucks and SUVs what Tesla did for cars. Read more…

The Barcode Turns 45
The barcode first appeared on a pack of Wrigley’s chewing gum that was scanned in Troy, Ohio at the Marsh Supermarket. Read more…

Salad Vending Machine
On the go, looking for something to eat? In most cases, your choices are not healthy. Fresh Bowl may have a solution. Read more…

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automation, inventory management, logistics, RFID, supply chain management

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