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IIE Transactions publishes papers on a wide range of topics of interest to those who want to remain current with the state-of-the-art technologies. This refereed journal publishes papers with a strong methodological focus motivated by real problems that impact engineering practice and research. Published monthly, the journal is composed of four focus issues: Design and Manufacturing, Operations Engineering and Analysis, Quality and Reliability Engineering, and Scheduling and Logistics. Visit www.tandfonline.com/uiie for FREE access to the 10 most-cited articles in the past three years.
The program for the inaugural ASA Conference on Statistical Practice is set. Are you a statistical practitioner-data analyst, researcher, or scientist-engaged in the application of statistics to solve real-world problems on a daily basis? The conference will provide an opportunity to learn about the latest statistical methodologies and best practices in statistical design, analysis, programming, and consulting. Explore the program and register for a short course or tutorial today. The ASA has negotiated a discounted rate at the Renaissance Orlando. Online registration closes on January 31, 2012 so don't wait!
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We are now two weeks into the New Year, and I'm wondering how many people have already scrapped their resolutions? While the exercise of taking pause and performing a little self-evaluation is a good one, it tends not to be effective without an action plan in place. Here at INFORMS, our Board came up with four main areas to focus on in 2012... Keep reading.
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The INFORMS Job Placement Service has received the following new entry. Members always receive free access to all JPS listings!
Qatar Airways is looking to hire a Revenue Management Operations Research Manager.
Sponsored by the INFORMS Section on Analytics, this new prize recognizes creative and unique developments, applications, or combinations of analytical techniques that provide business insights and value. Deadline to apply is January 31, 2012. Click here for additional information.
If you are an Edelman Laureate (author of an Edelman paper that has appeared or will appear in Interfaces) or represented your organization in the Edelman Academy, you are cordially invited to attend the 2012 Edelman Gala, Monday evening, April 16, 2012, in Huntington Beach, to be formally recognized. Please RSVP to Gary Bennett in the INFORMS office as soon as possible so we can plan the festivities.
