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INFORMS® Online - Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences

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Operations Research & Analytics are proven scientific mathematical processes that enable organizations to turn complex challenges into substantial opportunities by transforming data into information, and information into insights that save lives, save money and solve problems. INFORMS is proud to be the professional home of members who are transforming our world.

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2023 INFORMS Business Analytics Conference
Sunday, Apr 16 — Tuesday, Apr 18
Gaylord Rockies | Aurora, (USA) Colorado
2023 INFORMS Conference on Healthcare
2023 INFORMS Conference on Healthcare
Wednesday, Jul 26 — Friday, Jul 28
Toronto, (CAN) Ontario

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Surviving in Global Online Labor Markets for IT Services: A Geo-Economic Analysis
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Partnership Dissolution: Information and Efficiency
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2023 INFORMS Business Analytics Conference

Sunday, Apr 16 – Tuesday, Apr 18
Gaylord Rockies Aurora, (USA) Colorado

2023 INFORMS Conference on Healthcare

Wednesday, Jul 26 – Friday, Jul 28
Toronto, (CAN) Ontario

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Sunday, Oct 15 – Wednesday, Oct 18
Phoenix Convention Center, Hyatt Regency Phoenix Phoenix, (USA) Arizona
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Surviving in Global Online Labor Markets for IT Services: A Geo-Economic Analysis
Information Systems Research
Surviving in Global Online Labor Markets for IT Services: A Geo-Economic Analysis
Helping Merchants to Assess the Profitability of Deal-of-the-Day Promotions
Interfaces
Helping Merchants to Assess the Profitability of Deal-of-the-Day Promotions
Scheduling with Testing
Management Science
Scheduling with Testing
Decision Analysis
Partnership Dissolution: Information and Efficiency
Manufacturing & Service Operations Management
The Cash Flow Advantages of 3PLs as Supply Chain Orchestrators

O.R. & Analytics in the News

Read the latest news and information

  • An experiment at a CPA firm revealed how much training through play achieves results
    March 21, 2023

    An experiment at a CPA firm revealed how much training through play achieves results

    Time News
  • Business names and changes for the week of March 19, 2023
    March 19, 2023

    Business names and changes for the week of March 19, 2023

    The Roanoke Times
  • Cannabis: Ontario Chamber of Commerce Calls for Softer Legislation
    March 18, 2023

    Cannabis: Ontario Chamber of Commerce Calls for Softer Legislation

    The Saxon
  • Mark Zuckerberg is leaning into Meta's 'year of efficiency' the wrong way, and multiple rounds of layoffs will be damaging
    March 18, 2023

    Mark Zuckerberg is leaning into Meta's 'year of efficiency' the wrong way, and multiple rounds of layoffs will be damaging

    Business Insider
  • New Audio Available for Media Use: How is Ukraine Managing One Year After the Russian Invasion?
    March 17, 2023

    New Audio Available for Media Use: How is Ukraine Managing One Year After the Russian Invasion?

  • Analytics expert says portal hurting some major programs
    March 17, 2023

    Analytics expert says portal hurting some major programs

    The Associated Press
  • Supplier, Buyer Relations Are Shifting Again as Pandemic Strains Ease
    March 15, 2023

    Supplier, Buyer Relations Are Shifting Again as Pandemic Strains Ease

    The Wall Street Journal
  • WATCH: Advice for filling out your NCAA bracket
    March 15, 2023

    WATCH: Advice for filling out your NCAA bracket

    Channel 3000

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