In the run-up to the 2026 midterm elections, the political parties in many states are working to redefine their congressional district maps to gain every possible edge. From California and Texas to Tennessee and Virginia, redistricting efforts have taken center stage. The Supreme Court has sanctioned partisan gerrymandering, and the system has evolved to one in which state legislature majorities get to determine who is most likely to fill those seats in Congress.
In short, gerrymandering has become a central feature of the system, not a bug. But what if we rethink the structure entirely?
For years, remote work has been viewed as one of the most important drivers of employee satisfaction. New research suggests that assumption may be giving remote work too much credit.
A study published in the INFORMS journal Management Science found that while remote employees often report higher job satisfaction, much of that advantage disappears when researchers account for factors such as workplace culture, trust in management, communication and opportunities for professional development.
A new study from INFORMS suggests warehouse robots perform better when they work together instead of operating independently.
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Anna Nagurney's book, “Labor and Supply Chain Networks,” has been published by Springer Nature. The book consists of 12 chapters, acknowledgments and preface, plus an appendix. The book has been published in both hard copy and online versions.
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States in March 2020, it exposed the shortcomings of the nation's stockpile of emergency medical supplies.
With demand for its COVID-19 vaccine decreasing, Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has begun scaling back production of the shots. In the past few months, the New Brunswick, New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company has terminated manufacturing agreements with companies that helped to produce the vaccine during the pandemic, including Catalent and Sanofi.
Beijing’s rapid U-turn on its zero-Covid policies created a gap in supplies of Pfizer, Merck medicines that health authorities are struggling to close
Imagine using technology that never forgets a face, while improving airport security and shortening lines. Such technology exists and may be coming to an airport near you.
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