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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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2021 Virtual INFORMS Business Analytics Conference
2021 Virtual INFORMS Business Analytics Conference
Monday, Apr 12 — Wednesday, Apr 14
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Wednesday, Jul 21 — Friday, Jul 23

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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

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  • Finalists Selected for the World’s Leading Operations Research and Analytics Award: 2021 INFORMS Franz Edelman Competition Elevates Research that i...
    January 14, 2021

    Finalists Selected for the World’s Leading Operations Research and Analytics Award: 2021 INFORMS Franz Edelman Competition Elevates Research that i...

  • Clay Travis Blasts June Article 'Guaranteeing' COVID Would Kill CFB Players
    January 13, 2021

    Clay Travis Blasts June Article 'Guaranteeing' COVID Would Kill CFB Players

    Fox Sports Radio
  • The Federal Government Loosens Vaccine Guidelines
    January 13, 2021

    The Federal Government Loosens Vaccine Guidelines

    Yahoo! News
  • Needle in a Haystack: Despite Efforts to Boost Rollout, Vaccination Rates Fail to Meet Demand
    January 13, 2021

    Needle in a Haystack: Despite Efforts to Boost Rollout, Vaccination Rates Fail to Meet Demand

    CBS News
  • 'Snapshots' of Migrants in Mexico Suggest U.S. Undocumented Population is Much Larger than Previous Estimates
    January 13, 2021

    'Snapshots' of Migrants in Mexico Suggest U.S. Undocumented Population is Much Larger than Previous Estimates

    Yale Insights
  • How the Military Can Get More Out of Artificial Intelligence
    January 13, 2021

    How the Military Can Get More Out of Artificial Intelligence

    C4ISR Net
  • When AI is Used to Set Prices, Can Inadvertent Collusion Be a Result?
    January 12, 2021

    When AI is Used to Set Prices, Can Inadvertent Collusion Be a Result?

    7th Space
  • At Least Three Lawmakers Test Positive for Covid-19 After Capitol Attack
    January 12, 2021

    At Least Three Lawmakers Test Positive for Covid-19 After Capitol Attack

    The Wall Street Journal

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2021 Virtual INFORMS Business Analytics Conference

Monday, Apr 12 – Wednesday, Apr 14

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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

  • Finalists Selected for the World’s Leading Operations Research and Analytics Award: 2021 INFORMS Franz Edelman Competition Elevates Research that i...
    January 14, 2021

    Finalists Selected for the World’s Leading Operations Research and Analytics Award: 2021 INFORMS Franz Edelman Competition Elevates Research that i...

  • Clay Travis Blasts June Article 'Guaranteeing' COVID Would Kill CFB Players
    January 13, 2021

    Clay Travis Blasts June Article 'Guaranteeing' COVID Would Kill CFB Players

    Fox Sports Radio
  • The Federal Government Loosens Vaccine Guidelines
    January 13, 2021

    The Federal Government Loosens Vaccine Guidelines

    Yahoo! News
  • Needle in a Haystack: Despite Efforts to Boost Rollout, Vaccination Rates Fail to Meet Demand
    January 13, 2021

    Needle in a Haystack: Despite Efforts to Boost Rollout, Vaccination Rates Fail to Meet Demand

    CBS News
  • 'Snapshots' of Migrants in Mexico Suggest U.S. Undocumented Population is Much Larger than Previous Estimates
    January 13, 2021

    'Snapshots' of Migrants in Mexico Suggest U.S. Undocumented Population is Much Larger than Previous Estimates

    Yale Insights
  • How the Military Can Get More Out of Artificial Intelligence
    January 13, 2021

    How the Military Can Get More Out of Artificial Intelligence

    C4ISR Net
  • When AI is Used to Set Prices, Can Inadvertent Collusion Be a Result?
    January 12, 2021

    When AI is Used to Set Prices, Can Inadvertent Collusion Be a Result?

    7th Space
  • At Least Three Lawmakers Test Positive for Covid-19 After Capitol Attack
    January 12, 2021

    At Least Three Lawmakers Test Positive for Covid-19 After Capitol Attack

    The Wall Street Journal

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