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Announcing the results of the 2026 INFORMS Board of Directors election and the new board for 2027.

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INFORMS has named 12 distinguished leaders as the 2026 class of INFORMS Fellows, one of the highest honors in the profession.

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Most medical devices do not hit the market through rigorous safety testing but by being deemed similar enough to something already approved—the “predicate” device through a mechanism known as the FDA’s 510(k) pathway. But similar is not a synonym for safe. While the assumption may be that substantial equivalence is a reasonable stand-in for a safety review, a share of devices cleared with this method still get recalled, and the FDA spends valuable time reviewing devices the same way, regardless of how risky it is on paper.

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Detroit automakers brace for ripple effects from U.S.-Iran war strikes

Detroit Free Press, March 3, 2026

Detroit automakers are monitoring the conflict in Iran for potential impacts on Middle East operations and U.S. vehicle sales. Analysts predict a prolonged conflict could disrupt oil supplies and cause gasoline prices to soar, potentially increasing demand for electric vehicles. The primary threat to automakers is not direct sales in Iran, but potential supply chain disruptions and rising oil prices. INFORMS member Sunderesh Heragu lends his voice to the article.

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Want to Improve Worker Performance With AI? Start by Helping Staff Understand Their Own Strengths and Weaknesses

News Release, March 3, 2026

Managers looking to improve worker performance are increasingly turning to AI tools to boost productivity and decision quality. But new research published in the INFORMS journal Management Science suggests technology alone won’t determine results. The biggest gains come when workers understand their own strengths and limitations, which helps them know when to rely on AI.

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Consumers Don’t Realize How Much ‘Shrinkflation’ Is Costing Them

News Release, February 27, 2026

While inflation has cooled in recent months, consumer prices remain well above where they were five years ago, continuing to strain household budgets. But higher sticker prices are only part of the story. New research published in the INFORMS journal Marketing Science shows many consumers may be paying more without realizing it because they are getting less product for the same price.

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Sustaining human workforces in the AI era

China Daily , February 24, 2026

The artificial intelligence race between China and the United States has reached a critical stage. However, regardless of who wins the race, the more crucial question globally is: How will AI-driven boosts in productivity affect labor markets as companies automate key business tasks on a large scale?

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