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

Old Is the New Chic at Nordstrom
Used clothes are setting a new trend in fashion retail. Nordstrom has just started selling used clothes, shoes, and accessories. Read more…

The Billion Dollar Brand Club Is Disrupting the Basics
The founders of Dollar Shave Club, Harry’s, and other direct-to-consumer start-ups adopted razor-sharp strategies. Read more…

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

Changes in Supply Chain Certifications
Obtaining just one certification can increase the average annual salary by $12,200. Read more…

Keeping an Eye on Supply Chain Trends in 2020
The growth of online shopping has exerted new pressures on supply chain managers. Read more…

Considering the Coronavirus Impact on Apple’s Supply Chain
Apple has to prepare for disrupted operations in manufacturing, retail businesses and iCloud data centers. Read more…

The Demise of Small Pharmacies
Fewer customers visit pharmacy counters while grocery shopping. Medications are ordered by mail or at large chains like CVS.  Read more…

The Coronavirus Is Infecting Global Supply Chains
As you read this post, the coronavirus will have upended more business activity than reported in this article. 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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