It’s easy to dunk on some brand collaborations. Why in the heck is KFC collaborating with a bunch of hip …
Sweet! You Can Now Buy Krispy Kreme Donuts at McDonald’s (in Louisville)
18 Wednesday Jan 2023
Category Archives: Chapter 10: Information Systems and Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Woes Lead to Companies Bringing Production Back Home
23 Wednesday Nov 2022
Recent years’ supply chain woes, especially in international production models, have been annoying to consumers, but they have been devastating …
In a Hard Economy, Kroger Comes out on Top
02 Wednesday Nov 2022
Hey, at least inflation is good for someone! That someone here is Kroger, the beloved Ohio-based grocery chain. More customers …
The Biggest Warehouses in the Country Are Completely Full
18 Thursday Aug 2022
Probably no one ever thought that any member of a working supply chain would look back at the challenges and …
Bullwhip Effects and Just-in-Case Inventory Management in COVID-Era Supply Chains
18 Monday Jul 2022
When consumers struggled to find access to goods that they needed and wanted during the COVID-19 pandemic (e.g., toilet paper, …
Panera Sets a Bold, if Far-Off, Goal: Be ‘Climate Positive’ by 2050
23 Thursday Jun 2022
Last October, McDonald’s announced a bold ambition: to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 36 percent by 2030 and to …
Oh Baby: The Formula Supply Chain Is Enough to Spark a Tantrum
18 Wednesday May 2022
For certain segments of consumers (i.e., parents of very young children), baby formula is a clear necessity. They develop strong …
Are Car Manufacturers Using the EV Disruption to Eliminate Dealerships?
26 Tuesday Apr 2022
The automotive industry is undergoing massive changes, largely sparked by the growing capabilities, popularity, and prevalence of electric vehicles (EVs). …
Are Three Types of Potato Peelers Enough, or Do Consumers Want Eight? Knowing the Answer Isn’t Easy for Bed Bath & Beyond
18 Monday Apr 2022
When Bed Bath & Beyond, under a new CEO, announced its plans to expand its private label offerings, reduce some …
Global Sanctions and Global Supply Chains: The Implications of the Ukraine War
09 Wednesday Feb 2022
Following the invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces, the United States, its NATO allies, and various other countries imposed strict …
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