The Wait Time Secret That Disney Won’t Tell You
There are two very different kinds of wait times you’ll experience when you plan for and make a trip to Walt Disney World: Continue reading The Wait Time Secret That Disney Won’t Tell You
Category: Major Subjects
4 Supply Chain Structures
This #POM4all video is about production strategy. You get introduced to the important concept of the Customer Order Decoupling Point, and learn how it relates to four distinct production strategies: #ETO #MTO #ATO #MTS. Continue reading 4 Supply Chain Structures
What is Operations Strategy?
In this #POM4all video, Prof. Torbjørn Netland explains what an operations strategy is and why it is important. The video is made for an introductory course in Production and Operations Management. Continue reading What is Operations Strategy?
The Case Against Self-Checkouts
The Associated Press News reported on an interesting poll this week showing that 70% of people prefer a hybrid store that allows you to choose between self-checkout and traditional human-operated cash registers. Continue reading The Case Against Self-Checkouts
What do Operations Managers Do?
Operations managers are responsible for designing, delivering, developing and directing the operations of an organisation be that a factory, restaurant, hospital, airport, in the armed forces or a law firm. Continue reading What do Operations Managers Do?
Predicting Disneyland Wait Times through Population Simulations
Using minute-by-minute simulations to analyze crowd decision-making within Disneyland Continue reading Predicting Disneyland Wait Times through Population Simulations
How Vegan Leather Is Made From Mangoes |
One Dutch company is making vegan leather from mangoes that would otherwise be thrown away. The cofounders hope it will reduce food waste while making the leather industry more environmentally friendly.
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Long Waiting Time for Your Uber Driver? It’s a Feature. Not a Bug
Facing a consumer backlash and stricter regulation, companies are trying to do what’s eluded them for years: make a better bottle Continue reading Long Waiting Time for Your Uber Driver? It’s a Feature. Not a Bug
The Life and Death of Your Jeans
A new book enters that category known as “fashion horror stories.” Something to consider before you shop. Continue reading The Life and Death of Your Jeans
How Ikea Plans To Decrease Furniture Waste
In America, the amount of furniture sent to landfill has nearly doubled from 35 years ago. That’s about the same time Ikea opened its first US store. Now, Ikea plans to make all of its 10,000 products from renewable or recycled materials. Continue reading How Ikea Plans To Decrease Furniture Waste
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