September 14, 2026 Newsletter

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.

Tyson Foods Closes Illinois Beef Processing Plant
Tyson Foods closed its beef facility in Joslin, IL, on August 13, 2026, amid a yearlong persistent cattle shortage. Read more…

Panama Canal Restricts Daily Transits
The Panama Canal is backing away from its pledge not to restrict the number of ships traveling through it. Read more…

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