Welcome to another OM in the News roundup! Here’s what we’ve been blogging about lately. All posts include videos and discussion prompts for supply chain and OM classes.

La-Z-Boy’s Raw Material Shortage Illustrates Supply Risk
Furniture sales rebounded quicker than expected during the pandemic.  Read more…

Foxconn’s Wisconsin Factory Repurposed for Google
Google’s server components will be assembled at a Wisconsin plant. Read more…

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Welcome to another OM in the News roundup! Here’s what we’ve been blogging about lately. All posts include videos and discussion prompts for supply chain and OM classes.

McDonald’s Focus: Digital and Drive-Thru
The increased emphasis on drive-thru delivery speed across the fast-food industry is a major point of competition. Read more…

Design Cycle for GM’s Hummer EV Cut by 3 Years
GM says that the new development process is saving $1.5 billion annually. 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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Welcome to another OM in the News roundup! Here’s what we’ve been blogging about lately. All posts include videos and discussion prompts for supply chain and OM classes.

California’s Maxed ICU Capacity and Lockdowns
California led the nation in early lockdown measures for COVID during the holiday season at the end of 2020. Read more…

No Longer the Aisle of Lost Toys
Toy makers have enjoyed strong sales as nostalgic parents remember their own childhood favorites and purchase them for their kids. Read more…

Pandemic Speeds the Transition to Virtual Queuing
Many businesses that take their queues virtual now for health and safety reasons may stay virtual for efficiency’s sake later on. Read more…

The Case of the Disappearing Daigou
Disappearing daigou are causing sales in Australia to plummet in key industries like infant formula, personal care and beauty. Read more…

P.F. Chang’s Expands To-Go
With its percentage of sales increasing for take-out and delivery, P.F. Chang’s has been moving away from traditional dine-in restaurants. 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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