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May 13, 2019 Newsletter

May 13, 2019

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 feature Unilever, Walmart and the US Marine Corps’ F-35.

Where’s the Beef? Walmart Knows
Walmart is shortening its Angus beef supply chain in 500 of its 4700 U.S. stores. Read more…

F-35 Supply Chain Issues
Shortages, repair and logistics issues have grounded many of the Marine Corps’ F-35s. Read more…

Unilever Shares the Right to Shower
Unilever’s new, sustainable product line will raise funds to help the homeless. Read more…

Image source: Brian Hagiwara/Getty Images

ethics, food supply chain, product design, productivity, supply chain management, sustainability

May 6, 2019 Newsletter

May 6, 2019

OM in the News

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: McDonald’s reduces its menu, Panera expands its market, and Samsung deals with product quality issues.

Panera Pushes Breakfast as Lunch Maxes Capacity
To continue growing, the company is exploring opportunities in the breakfast time slot. Read more…

McDonald’s Simplifies Operations by Removing Fancy Burgers
McDonald’s is decreasing the number of menu items to improve speed of service and order accuracy. Read more…

Samsung’s Display Issues Unfold
Samsung has delayed the release of its new folding smartphone to fix issues raised by reviewers. Read more…

Image source: Aaron Roeth Photography

capacity, efficiency, product quality, productivity, quality control, service design

April 30, 2019 Newsletter

April 30, 2019

OM in the News

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. This edition focuses on Amazon and logistics.

Amazon Goes to Coachella
Amazon teamed-up with the Coachella Music Festival in Indio, California to offer a special e-storefront on Amazon, with all of the items pre-approved by the Music Festival. Read more…

Amazon Sellers Need Management Software
For sellers trying to win an order (the coveted “buy box”) on Amazon, inventory and warehouse management software is critical. Read more…

Image source: Shutterstock / Syda Productions

forecasting, inventory, location, logistics, quality, transportation, warehouse

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