September 21, 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. On the third Monday of the month, we also include at least one post with an AI-based activity.

General Motors Parts Agreement Addresses Supply Chain Challenges
General Motors (GM) agreed to a financing arrangement with Procura Auto Parts LLC, a supply-chain management firm, to secure critical parts for continuous production amid supply chain disruptions. Read more…

Robot-Run Convenience Store
Made by Galbot, a robot named Xiao Gai staffs around 200 small capsule-like convenience store outlets in 50 cities across mainland China. Read more…

Shrinking Wine Industry
California grape growers and wine producers are fighting hard to find ways to adapt as the wine industry shrinks. Read more…

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