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INFORMS is the largest professional association for the decision and data sciences.

Welcome! INFORMS is the premier association for professionals and students who apply science, math, technology, and analytics to solve the world’s most critical challenges. By keeping our members informed and fostering strong connectionsed, we empower them to drive better decision-making. Although our members' work is often highly complex, we are unified under a simple, shared mission: advance and promote the science and technology of decision making to save lives, save money, and solve problems. Whether you're at the beginning of your professional adventure or decades into a successful career, INFORMS membership will connect you with a group of peers with whom you can collaborate, learn, grow, and share your journey.

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From Active Duty to Accidental Supply Chain O.R. Expert

Kara Tucker, editor of OR/MS Today sits with INFORMS member Ralph Asher, Founder, Data Driven Supply Chain.

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– Ralph Asher 
   Data Driven Supply

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Analytics+, volunteer opportunities, the power of collaboration, and other presidential updates

INFORMS has packed a lot into the first half of the year! Check out this episode of the Resoundingly Human podcast. 

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– David Hunt
   2025 INFORMS President

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Guiding Students Through Life's Tough Decisions

This episode of the Resoundingly Human podcast features Matthew Brady, tech entrepreneur, who has created an app called Volley Solutions.

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– Matthew Brady
   Tech Entrepreneur

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