Founded in 1993 by Steve Ells in Denver Colorado, Chipotle Mexican Grill was one of the first fast-casual restaurants. Ells founded Chipotle with the mission statement “food with integrity.” Chipotle differs itself from its competitors with fresh, naturally grown or raised ingredients. Although this competitive advantage was driving the company’s initial success, it also caused some unforeseen […]
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Supply Chain Management Disasters: Toys “R” Us
Imagine receiving an email just days before Christmas saying that the toys you ordered for your kids would not be coming in on time. This nightmare was a reality for many Toys “R” Us customers back in 1999. Toys “R” Us is one of the world’s largest retailers of children’s toys. Founded in 1948, the American-based […]
The Supply Chain Matters when Disaster Strikes
When Disaster Strikes Disaster can strike at any time. When it does, you need to address it immediately. You never know when it will occur or the extent of the damage will be. As a result, it’s hard to be ready. Countries and global organizations work together to help those left vulnerable. Often, this planning is […]
Supply Chain Management Disasters: Hershey
With Halloween just around the corner, there is no time more fitting to talk about this candy company’s supply chain management disaster. The Hershey Company is the North American leader in the manufacturing of sugar confections. Established in 1894 by Milton Hershey, the brand quickly became known and loved for producing delicious milk chocolate. Built from […]
Supply Chain Management Disasters: Nike
How many Nike products do you own? How much do you know about where they come from? Nike is a multinational company and one of the most widely-known brands of athletic wear. It’s no wonder that achieving Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in all aspects of their business is crucial to their success. Consumers have begun […]
Inventory Management Disasters: Atari
Atari is a gaming and electronics corporation that led the industry in the 1970s and early 1980s. Their consoles were the first popular gaming systems where consumers could play in their own homes. Originally, these games were only on arcade systems. However, these were too expensive and large for the average consumer. Atari consoles ported well-known classic games such as […]
