Welcome to our latest Operations management podcast! Today, Jay Heizer and Barry Render discuss the strategic decision making at McDonald’s that has made it such a successful company. We hope you enjoy hearing about some of the interesting operations advances that firm has made in its products (Chapter 5), processes and technology (Chapter 7). and layout (Chapter 9) to give it a competitive advantage.

OM Podcast Episode 4 (5/8/23) - Strategic Decision Making at McDonald's

Welcome to our latest Operations management podcast! Today, Jay Heizer and Barry Render delve into the topic of managing large projects, which is a topic in Chapter 3, Project Management. What makes a project successful? Why do so many fail to meet their objectives? What is a “megaproject”? All three of these questions are answered by our authors.

OM Podcast Episode 3 (4/24/23) - Managing Large Projects

Today, Jay Heizer and Barry Render delve into the topic of blockchain, which is a topic in Chapter 11, Supply Chain Management. We will talk about its cryptocurrency origins and the work of Gerber, Nestle, Unilever, Walmart, and IBM to create a blockchain system called Food Trust. We also discuss blockchain’s shortcomings and how both shipping giant Maersk and retail giant Walmart have had to cut back on their original goals dramatically.

OM Podcast Episode 2 (4/10/23) - How Does Blockchain Work?

Today’s topic relates to Supplement 5, Sustainability in the Supply Chain. In it, we talk about new government regulations, the clothing industry, Apple, and greenhouse gasses. Let us know what you think.

OM Podcast Episode 1 (3/27/23) - Sustainability and Supply Chains

In the latest podcast, Barry Render, coauthor of the #1 Operations Management textbook on the market, interviews Dr. Andy Johnson, who teaches Operations Management to over 1,000 students a semester at University of Central Florida.  Andy and Barry discuss the unique way UCF's course is set up, and the Pearson OM Sims the course is centered around, which bring an essential real world, engaging hands-on element to the course.

OM Podcast #16 (2/12/24): Engaging, Real World OM Sims

In our latest podcast, Barry welcomes Tom Cheslock, VP of Global Supply Chains at Pfizer.  Tom and Barry discuss the massive network of supply chains that support Pfizer's pharmaceutical business, including their recent success delivering the COVID vaccine to 180 countries around the world during the height of the pandemic.  Additionally Tom describes his recent trip to Tokyo to experience the Toyota Production System first-hand and bring new tactics back to Pfizer.

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OM Podcast #17 (3/1/24): Pfizer's Global Supply Chains

In our latest podcast Barry Render welcomes Don Durm, Vice President of Customer Solutions at PLM Fleet.

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OM Podcast #18 (4/7/24): Issues in the Food Supply Chain

In our most recent podcast, Barry speaks with Mike Nager, Business Development Manager at Festo Didactic, and advocate for US Manufacturing careers.  Barry and Mike discuss the awareness gap around US manufacturing, which is alive and well, and offering lucrative, technology-driven careers.

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OM Podcast #19 (5/3/24): US Manufacturing & the Awareness Gap

In our latest podcast Barry speaks with VP of Operations at Nautique, Kris Hanigosky, about operations for this luxury ski boat manufacturer.  They discuss maintaining the highest levels of quality, the importance of accuracy forecasting and inventory management, and innovative approaches to employee retention through upskilling.

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OM Podcast Episode #20 (5/27/24): Manufacturing & Operations at Nautique

In our latest podcast Barry Render interviews Simon Philips, former President at Marvel, former Executive Vice President at Disney, and current President at Falcon's Beyond, a global entertainment powerhouse and visionary leader in storytelling sitting at the intersection of content, technology and experiences.  Barry and Simon discuss The latest announcement about the new Dragon Ball theme park as part of Qiddiya as well as other operations at Falcon's Beyond.

OM Podcast Episode 4 (5/8/23) - Strategic Decision Making at McDonald's

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