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.

The Chronic Pain of Drug Shortages
Despite repeated warnings that critical drugs have been and will remain in short supply, corrective action has been painfully elusive.   Read more…

Betting on ‘Made in America’
FutureStitch is reshoring its sock production from China to the West Coast of the United States. 

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.

Major League Baseball Drives Faster Cycle Times
Major League Baseball (MLB) is using a pitch clock to reduce cycle times and speed up the “National Pastime.”   Read more…

BMW’s Digital Twin Factory
The world’s first digital twin of BMW’s electric vehicle (EV) factory in Hungary is made possible with Nvidia’s simulation technology. 

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.

Target Sortation Centers to Double in Capacity
Target is making a $100 million investment in its “sortation centers.”  Read more…

Is Shein’s Fast Fashion Sustainable?
Shein has rapidly taken over as the world’s largest fast fashion company, raking in about $100 billion in sales last year.  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.

Efficiency or Identity? A Dilemma for Fast Food Restaurants
Red roofs, neon golden arches, and other bright-colored structures have practically disappeared from the fast food landscape.  Read more…

Starbucks Adds a New Flavor: Olive Oil
The latest innovation for Starbucks is a spoonful of extra virgin olive oil in a variety of hot […]