Students are to consider some examples of unique or compelling operations or production ideas you have seen or heard of in different media. This could relate to an interesting method of demand forecasting, production planning, scheduling, managing inventory, logistics$,$ supply chains, or managing quality you have recently come across, you noticed, or you have witnessed. Post one of them and discuss it with your partner. Remember that your posting should be easy to find for your partner; your subject line should help your partner realize that it is meant for her$/$him $($for example, $$Operations ideas $$ name of partner $$ to discuss$).$

Why is the chosen example unique?

What aspect of the example did you find to be compelling?

How does it relate to your current understanding of operations management?