January 6, 2022 Newsletter

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.

Christmas Trees in 2021: Sold Out!
Even Christmas trees weren’t spared by the supply chain disruptions of 2021. Read more…

The Childcare Crisis: An Operations Challenge
Finding quality, affordable child care has long been a nightmare for parents. Read more…

Are We Ready for the Four-Day Workweek?
For decades, the idea of a four-day workweek has gained and lost momentum several times. Read more…

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop Develops Automated Restaurant
The unique aspect of this restaurant chain is the reduced number of employees needed. Read more…

Search our archive of hundreds of articles and videos at OM in the News! Individual posts are on the All Articles page, indexed by textbook chapters and keywords.

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