BALTIMORE, MD, November 12, 2024 – New research in the INFORMS journal Manufacturing & Service Operations Management is guiding the development of more inclusive and efficient electricity markets. The work demonstrates how aggregating small-scale, distributed energy resources (DERs) like solar panels can effectively balance the power of large utility companies.
Global supply chains are undergoing an irrevocable shift. While material flows remain critical, they are only the most visible aspect of this transition. Beneath the surface, changes in information exchanges, financial reconfigurations, and human capital movements are posing far greater risks to the benefits of global trade. The US, China, and the rest the world must handle these changes with care and perspective.
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A Marketing Science study conducted by Yahoo! Research in partnership with a nationwide retailer explored the effects of online display advertising on both online and in-store purchases. The study authors found statistically significant evidence that the retailer ads increased sales 3.6% relative to the control group.
Two INFORMS members with the Arizona State University W.P. Carey School of Business, Professors Yili Hong and Zahongju Zhang, in conjunction with research associate Ziru Li, have conducted a study that explores the positive impact of ride-hailing services, including reduced traffic congestion, travel time, and gas expenses. They will be presenting their study at the INFORMS Annual Meeting in November.
CATONSVILLE, MD, September 28, 2016 – From fighting disease and treating patients, to managing hospitals, driving insurance, and guiding virtually every aspect of the healthcare system, the use of analytics and operations research methods are dramatically altering the healthcare landscape.
A new study in Management Science led by INFORMS member Natarajan Balasubramanian, a professor at Syracuse University, found that when managers implement strict deadlines, their workers tend to complete their tasks at the last minute, which often leads to lower quality outcomes.
According to PayScale's 2016-2017 College Salary Report, operations research ranks as the master's degree with the third highest salary potential, coming in behind only computer science and engineering, and nurse anesthesia.
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