O.R. & Analytics Impact Everything
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The fast-moving impacts of COVID-19 pose significant issues for the health and safety of people, for critical supply chains, and have numerous other societal and economic implications.
Many INFORMS members have long worked in areas related to pandemics, supply chain and other areas where operations research and analytics can provide valuable information for policymakers and other decision makers.
O.R. & Analytics: Resoundingly Human
If you have ever wondered how operations research (O.R.) and analytics impacts society or why artificial intelligence and data science matters to business and policymakers? You’re not alone. These complex questions are vital to saving lives, saving money, and solving problems – and they’re being answered by our INFORMS member-experts. From lifesaving discoveries, to increased efficiencies, and billions in savings realized, O.R. and Analytics is shaping the future.
The impact of O.R. and Analytics can be felt around the world and seen through the efforts of INFORMS members within major academic and research settings, and across key elements of society. INFORMS is the respected source for peer-reviewed journals and magazines that deliver cutting-edge research as well as up-to-date news and options about the world of O.R. and Analytics. These publications provide a chance to learn and think about critical issues related to data science and machine learning, AI, predictive analytics, and other pressing topics. Around the world INFORMS members are working to make sense of the large amount of data related to transportation, finance, healthcare, employment, supply chain management, and many more areas of everyday life.
We invite you to explore exciting examples and case studies of the leading analytics applications and success stories.
Success Stories
From lifesaving discoveries, to increased efficiencies, to billions in savings realized, O.R. and Analytics are making significant impact every day.
Improving Airport Operations
Analytics improves airport operations
Increasing Ride-share Efficiency
Better outcomes for drivers and passengers
Improving Water Quality
Protecting our community and the environment
Harnessing Wind Energy
Achieving a fossil-fuel free future
Optimizing School Bus Routing
Helping school districts design better policies
Advancing Wireless Communication
Increasing access to data with O.R.
Making Streets Safer
NYC off-hours delivery schedule decreases traffic
Transforming Inmate Assignment
New algorithm realizes millions in savings for prison system
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Learn more about the passionate and diverse individuals who make up the INFORMS membership.
Author Spotlight
Carnegie Bosch Associate Professor of Business Technologies and Director of PNC Center for Financial Services Innovation
Tepper School of Business, Carnegie Mellon University
INFORMS member since 2008
Group Leader, Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI)
Professor, Eindhoven University of Technology
INFORMS member since 2007
Professor
HEC Management School, University of Liège
INFORMS member since 1986
Assistant Professor
University of California, Irvine
INFORMS member since 2007