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.

Price Hikes on Toilet Paper and More
The second largest toilet paper manufacturer in the U.S. is planning hikes to its list prices beginning in June 2021. Read more…

The Automat Returns
The Automat offered customers an efficient and affordable dining experience, with at one time over 400 choices of food.

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.

Semiconductor Shortages Take a Bite Out of Apple
A shortage of semiconductors is affecting the production of cars and electronics. Read more…

Demand Outpaces Supply for Rental Cars
Rental car prices have skyrocketed, surprising some travelers who are also finding vehicles hard to come by. 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.

Highly Automated Microfactories for E.V. Start-Up
A developer of electric vans and buses bets that smaller is cheaper. UPS seems to agree. Read more…

Out of Delivery Drivers and Out of Gas
Oil shortages are the usual fuel for rising gas prices, but this time, the weak link is elsewhere in the […]

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.

Nike and Direct-to-Consumer: Just Doing It
Nike’s last shipments to DSW, Macy’s, Urban Outfitters, Big Five, and several others are likely to go out in October 2021. Read more…

Factors Affecting Supply Chain Resilience
Most people take for granted that we can walk into a grocery store, and leave with a wide […]