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Manufacturers thinking holistically about opening in the New Normal
A report published by Purdue’s DCMME (https://tinyurl.com/y5579emz) describes an approach to leverage smart technology to enable manufacturers to operate as they open after the pandemic. The report describes process adjustments to prevent infection spread and rethinking the economics of technology … Continue reading
Posted in Capacity, manufacturer, Operations Management, Supply Chain Issues, technology, Uncategorized
Tagged infections, mgmt5612020, pandemic, technology
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Hardware Chain Growth through the pandemic
An article in the Wall Street Journal (August 16, 2020 https://tinyurl.com/yxuaxu64) describes the impact of the pandemic on hardware chains such as Home Depot and Lowes. From cancelling customer attracting, but low margin, promotions to ensure social distancing, to reordering … Continue reading
Posted in Capacity, competitiveness, congestion, consumer, Coordination, Cost, logistics, retailers, supplier, Uncategorized
Tagged hardware, mgmt5612020, pandemic, Retailers, stockouts
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Building resilience in supply chains
A news report (https://tinyurl.com/y55ypho3) described six ways that supply chains can build in resilience to deal with the pandemic during the early days when suppliers in China were impacted. These include adjusting shipment modes, using alternate designs, building up inventory, … Continue reading
Posted in Capacity, China, Coordination, disruption, logistics, product, ship, supplier, Supply Chain Issues, Uncategorized
Tagged Dual Sourcing, internet, mgmt5612020, pandemic, resilience
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MicroHospitals and fast service by St Vincent in Indiana
An article in IndyStar (https://www.indystar.com/) describes a micro-hospital by St Vincent in Noblesville, Indiana. These micro-hospitals are around 60,000 sq ft, cost $12 million, have seven emergency rooms including one for trauma, four in patient rooms and eight overnight beds. … Continue reading
Posted in Capacity, congestion, consumer, emb2019, hospital, imm2018, logistics, Service Operations, technology, Uncategorized
Tagged Capacity, emb2019, imm2018, leadtime, microhospitals, utilization
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Ecommerce custom furniture by MaidenHome
An ecommerce company (https://www.maidenhome.com) offers customizable furniture, free delivery within six weeks, lifetime warranty, 30 day money back guarantee and prices around $2000 for furniture that would otherwise cost $6000. They claim that working directly with craftsmen in North Carolina … Continue reading
Posted in Capacity, consumer, Cost, delivery, Ecommerce, emb2019, imm2018, logistics, Made in USA, manufacturer, Operations Management, Supply Chain Issues, Uncategorized
Tagged Ecommerce, emb2019, furniture, imm2018, MaidenHome, Supply Chain
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Shoe Manufacturing moving from China to Ethiopia as costs increase
An article in the New York Times (June 1, 2017) titled “Chinese maker of Ivanka’s Shoes Looks for Cheaper labor”, describes the Chinese shoe manufacturer, Huajian International, moving some of their production from China to Ethiopia in response to decreased … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Capacity, China, consumer, Cost, delivery, Global Contexts, logistics, Made in USA, shoes, supplier, Supply Chain Issues, technology, Uncategorized
Tagged Africa, China, competition, Infrastructure, shoes, technology
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Reducing Emergency Room queue time using telemedicine
An article in the Wall Street Journal (March 27, 2017) titled “Can Tech Speed up Emergency Room Care?” describes the increased use of remote care by emergency room doctors at New-York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine. The Express care program offers emergency … Continue reading
Posted in Capacity, consumer, Cost, productivity, queue, technology, Uncategorized
Tagged choice, emb2020, hospitals, queue, technology
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Bird flu and global poultry supply chain impact
An article in the Wall Street Journal (March 22, 2017) titled “Bird-Flu Outbreak Brings Pain for Poultry Producers in Asia”, describes the emerging cases of H7N9 bird flu in China, with over 140 human deaths in China this year alone, … Continue reading
Posted in Capacity, chicken, competitiveness, consumer, Cost, disruption, Global Contexts, Supply Chain Issues, Uncategorized
Tagged avian flu, Capacity, chicken, emb2020, global supply chain, Imports
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Smartphone ordering and long lines at Starbucks
An article in CNN Money (http://money.cnn.com/2017/01/27/investing/starbucks-long-lines-mobile-ordering-earnings/index.html) describes customer adoption of the Starbucks app to order and pay, but the consequent long wait to get their drinks. The company expects over 30% of the orders at stores to move to mobile … Continue reading
Posted in Capacity, Ecommerce, fairness, Operations Management, ordering, queue, Service Operations, Starbucks, technology, Uncategorized
Tagged imm2019
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Amazon’s patent for flying warehouses and delivery drones
An article in techcrunch.com (https://techcrunch.com/2016/12/28/amazon-patents-show-flying-warehouses-that-send-delivery-drones-to-your-door/) describes a patent filed by Amazon that describes a floating warehouse that can deliver product to customers via drones. By parking the warehouse close to large gatherings (such as sporting events) the patent claims quickly … Continue reading