The natural human reaction to this type of law is to ask, “How does this affect me?” While it may not be top of mind for operations and supply chain managers, it also is important to consider how this sweeping legislation might...

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I got a sneak peek at a department by Richard E. Crandall, Ph.D., CFPIM, CIRM, CSCP, that will be appearing in the May/June APICS magazine. Crandall offers an interesting perspective on anticipating and planning for change that is “beyond the control of the business—or, at least...

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“Great storms and floods have a way of altering landscapes. Once the waters recede, some of the changes are obvious: uprooted trees, damaged property, wrecked roads. Later come further changes, as people seek to avoid a repeat...

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This week, news media have been bombarding the general public with different opinions, angles, and components of the massive health care revamp, the U.S. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. President Obama signed the bill into law Tuesday, and while we will not take a position on the legislation, we...

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Operations management is everywhere. Today, operations management professionals have unprecedented impacts 
on the global economy. Consider these questions and how today's edition of APICS Operations Management Now
relates to you and your career.

• Has health care affected your operations management career in the past? Do you anticipate this new law will affect on your career?
• What stance has your organization taken on the signing of this health care law?
• Do you think the health care law will have a positive affect on the state of the economy? Why or why not