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.

Samsung Plans to Manufacture Semiconductors in the US
Samsung is investing $13 billion in a chip factory in the US, which would employ 1,900 people by October 2022. Read more…

GM and Navistar Partnership Is Fueled by Hydrogen
GM is providing hydrogen fuel cells for a fleet of Navistar Inc.’s semi trucks. Read more…

Virgin Hyperloop: First New Mass Transport in 100 Years?
Jay Walder, CEO of Virgin Hyperloop, envisions a 43-minute commute from San Francisco to Los Angeles. 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.

DHL Optimizes Packaging for e-Commerce Warehouses
DHL has developed a set of algorithms for optimized boxing strategies that minimize shipping costs. Read more…

How GOJO Increased Capacity for Purell
GOJO has made several changes to deal with the 150% increase in demand for sanitizers. Read more…

Search our archive of hundreds of articles and videos at OM in the News, indexed by textbook chapters and keywords. Or, check out recent posts on the Post Archives page.

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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.

Barnes & Noble CEO Decentralizes Purchasing
Breathing life back into bookstores is a passion of James Daunt, the latest in a string of CEOs for Barns & Noble. Read more…

Do Detailed Contracts Make for Better Supplier Relationships?
A strong relationship with suppliers is important. In the event of questions or disagreements, we rely on the contract. Read more…

Repurposing Unused Capacity for Vaccination Sites
Empty mall space is an ideal solution for local health departments to utilize for vaccine administration. Read more…

Search our archive of hundreds of articles and videos at OM in the News, indexed by textbook chapters and keywords. Or, check out recent posts on the Post Archives page.

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