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Location Decisions in Russia for Western Brands
A new generation of Russian oligarchs has purchased the abandoned assets of many Western businesses.  Read more…

Robots Help Fill Labor Shortage at Pharmacies
A nationwide shortage of pharmacists has led to Walgreens’ adoption of robotic technology to fill many prescriptions. 

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.

Waffle House Index for Hurricanes
Hurricane Ian forced 40 Waffle Houses to close during the height of the storm.  Read more…

American Airlines PA Glitch: Root Cause Unknown
Halloween came early on a September 2022, American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Dallas.  Read more…

Butter Illustrates a Dependent […]

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’s Seasonal Aggregate Planning
Target is responding to the nationwide labor shortage with a two-pronged approach in aggregate planning for its retail services. 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.

Railroad Employees Demand Changes in Operations
A major railroad strike has just been averted. Read more…

Fordless Fords: Shortages Due to Regulatory Issues
Tribar Technologies, a supplier of Ford’s blue oval badges, had to limit production in August — leading to September shortages.  Read more…

How Utility Companies Prepared […]