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 discuss logistics, food supply chain, blockchain, last mile delivery, smartphone apps, and more.
Prolonging Youth… For Avocados!
Apeel Sciences, a food technology start-up, is tackling the problem of food waste by finding ways to maintain freshness for longer. Read more…
Tunnel Vision
Elon Musk is betting that the solution to urban traffic congestion is a ride through a series of tunnels with elevator stations. Read more…
Angola’s New Last Mile Delivery App
One large pig to go? No problem. For $124, an African start-up called Tupuca will deliver it to your doorstep. Read more…
New Player in Food Blockchain
The World Wildlife Fund-Australia is using blockchain in the supply chain to help make tracking of food items transparent. Read more…
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