It’s your OM in the News roundup! Follow the links to recent posts from our faculty contributors, including thoughtful questions for class discussion.
In this edition, we’ve included posts about sustainable supply chains, automation, and wait times.
Alibaba Integrates Robots into the Restaurant
Imagine sitting at your table in a restaurant, and your order arrives on a conveyor belt in a cute plastic pod. No need to imagine it, at an Alibaba restaurant in Shanghai. Read more…
Apple’s Clean Energy Supply Chain
Speaking of China, Apple and other companies have invested $300 million in an energy fund in China, part of Apple’s goal to move its entire supply chain to clean energy. Read more…
Lockers Assist Online Orders at Home Depot
Home Depot is joining the ranks of companies turning their stores into customer-focused distribution centers. Buy online, pick up today, no need to wait in the checkout line. Read more…
Fed Up with the DMV? You’re Not Alone!
Long wait times at California’s DMV locations have not only raised customer ire, but caught the attention of lawmakers. Why have queues gotten so long? Read more…
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