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.
Carl’s Jr. Switches to Make-to-Order Burgers
Carl’s Jr. is a fast-food restaurant known for its charbroiled burgers. Read more…
Volvo Launches 13 New Models
Volvo will launch 13 new models by 2030 in an effort to double its market share. Read more…
Mucinex Invests in U.S. Supply […]
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.
Kimberly-Clark Pursues Sustainable Wood Fiber Alternative
Kimberly-Clark, maker of well-known brands like Kleenex, Scott, and Huggies, has committed $100 million to build a plant in Yuma, Arizona to scale up production and testing of hesperaloe as an alternative fiber for wood pulp in its hygiene products. Read more…
Hyundai Focuses on Domestic […]
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.
LTOs Popular This Fall for Restaurants
Limited-time offerings (LTOs) are popular with restaurants this fall. Read more…
Clorox Expecting Major Supply Chain Improvements with ERP Implementation
Clorox expects to begin realizing gains from migrating its U.S. supply chain to a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system with expected productivity […]
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. On the third Monday of the month, we also include at least one post with an AI-based activity.
General Motors Parts Agreement Addresses Supply Chain Challenges
General Motors (GM) agreed to a financing arrangement with Procura Auto Parts LLC, a supply-chain management firm, to secure critical parts for continuous production amid supply […]