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Problems with Free Returns
As the cost of returns continues to rise, retailers are looking for ways to reduce or recapture their costs. Read more…
Is Amazon Pushing its Warehouse Workers too Hard?
The Feds are investigating possible safety issues and failure to disclose injuries at Amazon. Read […]
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.
Subway’s New Menu
Since Subway came into existence 57 years ago, customers have been able to build their own sandwich. Read more…
Self-Serve Stores Moving to Small Towns
Self-serve stores are becoming more commonplace, and they may enable small towns to survive. 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.
Walgreens Expands Fulfillment Capabilities
Walgreens is bolstering its fulfillment capabilities to fill 60% of prescriptions off site with four highly automated microfulfillment centers. Read more…
Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory Revs Up
Tesla is preparing to upgrade its Gigafactory in Shanghai to produce 21,000 electric vehicles per week. Read more…
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.
Toyota’s July Production Shortfall Due to Parts Shortages
Facing the challenges of semiconductor shortages and parts supply disruptions, Toyota lowered its July production forecast in Japan by 50,000 vehicles. Read more…
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