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.
Hot Off the Press: How a Book is Made
There is something special about the look and feel of a printed book. Read more…
Time for a New Just-in-Time in the Auto Industry
Increased uncertainty and shortages have challenged the belief that JIT production systems are mistake-proof. Read […]
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.
Amazon Tries on Brick-and-Mortar Clothing
Amazon is opening its first physical apparel store called Amazon Style in Los Angeles, in the latter part of 2022. Read more…
Defective Souvenir Is Unexpectedly Popular
Tea sets, mugs, and plates are sporting a royal goof, in the run-up to Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee.
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.
Drones Require a Mailbox Redesign
Today’s mailboxes, designed about 100 years ago, are not equipped to handle drone deliveries. Read more…
Making Short-Haul Rail Transport Economically Feasible
Parallel Systems is building autonomous battery-electric rail vehicles to solve carbon emission and supply chain constraint problems. Read more…
TikTok and McDonald’s […]
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 Dark Side of Online Returns
Returning online items is so easy. And wasteful. Read more…
EV Stations: A Vision to Fuel the Future
The winner of an international competition envisions electric vehicle charging stations that offer far more than traditional gas stations. Read more…
Repurposing Robotic Dogs
Rising labor […]