General Electric Global Research Center

GE Research’s Risk & Value Management Lab and the Computing & Decision Sciences organization have created an impressive track record of applying Operations Research methods throughout many distinctive business areas at GE, driving significant, sustained value for the company. By employing an excellent mix of O.R. technologies against a wide range of business problems, the Lab has demonstrated world-class abilities in identifying opportunities, enrolling management, delivering solutions, and sustaining Operations Research capabilities over a prolonged period of time.

The award was presented by Glenn Wegryn, Committee Chair and Cynthia Barnhart, 2008 INFORMS President in April, 2008.