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.

Swimming Pool Shortage Stymies Aggregate Planners
Those looking for an above ground pool to keep the family swimming during the pandemic may be left high and dry till at least March of 2021. Read more…

Aluminum Can Shortage
Some beer and soda manufacturers fear that the existing shortage of cans will grow worse in upcoming months. 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.

During the Pandemic, Jeans Lose Their Cool
Consumers’ on-and-off love affair with jeans has suffered a new setback during this pandemic. Read more…

Wholesalers Reducing SKUs
Many supply chains have been stressed with rapidly changing demand and disruptions in supply. Read more…

Fast Food Breakfasts Slow Down
McDonald’s, Starbucks, Panera, and Dunkin’ are still struggling to win back customers in the early hours of the day. 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.

Walmart Health Clinics for Everyday Low Prices
The clinics’ healthcare services include primary care, X-rays, optical, dental, and hearing services. Read more…

Bottleneck for US Coronavirus Response: The Fax Machine
As the U.S. ramps up COVID-19 testing, the infrastructure to process the test results has become another impediment to containing the virus. Read more…

Limited Menus for Restaurants
Many restaurants have recently reduced their menus in light of the pandemic’s impact on their business. Read more…

Tesla’s Texas Gigafactory
Telsa will build a 4-million square feet Gigafactory near Austin, Texas to make the company’s Cybertruck and other models. Read more…

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