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.

Tyson Foods Closes Illinois Beef Processing Plant
Tyson Foods closed its beef facility in Joslin, IL, on August 13, 2026, amid a yearlong persistent cattle shortage. Read more…

Panama Canal Restricts Daily Transits
The Panama Canal is backing away from its pledge not to restrict the number of ships traveling through […]

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.

Chinese Auto Exports Strain Shipping Capacity
China’s vehicle exports strain global shipping industry capacity. 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.

Quantas Nonstop Flights Connect Australia and Europe
Nonstop flights will connect Australia with Europe in a single 19- to 21-hour journey. Read more…

Levi’s Continues Supply Chain Optimization Initiatives
Levi Strauss & Co. is seeking to transition to a unified enterprise resourcing planning (ERP) system across its global operations by mid-2027.

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.

Nestle Tailors Food for GLP-1 Users
Nestle is pioneering new food designs with more robust flavors, targeting GLP-1 users whose taste buds are dulled by their medication. Read more…

WD-40 Faces Middle Eastern Supply Constraints
Prices continue to rise on everyday products that are made—at least partially—with raw materials and components […]