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The INFORMS Analytics+ Conference showcased how companies are turning advanced analytics and AI into measurable operational results

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Museums take this educational role seriously, and many institutions understand the need to sustain and broaden their appeal. “They used to be these big ivory towers of knowledge and history and thought and art,” said Hilary Knight, director of Change& in London and former director of digital at Tate. “Museums themselves are changing their role to be centers for discussion and encounter and to be much more participatory.”

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'Ghost ships' are vessels that disappear from public tracking systems, their location manipulated or their digital record misleading. An estimated 65% of outbound tankers crossing the Strait of Hormuz operate in dark mode, reducing visibility and increasing supply chain uncertainty. Misinformation in vessel tracking can cause manufacturing delays, compliance risks and financial losses. Layered verification processes, combining AIS data with other sources and escalation triggers for handling uncertain shipments, can help mitigate risk.

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Many Areas of the U.S. Face Hospital Bed Shortages

Many Areas of the U.S. Face Hospital Bed Shortages

Route 50, March 20, 2020

Though no one knows exactly when it will happen, the coming onslaught of critically-ill patients sick with Covid-19 is expected to far surpass the bed capacity of many hospitals across the country. 

COVID-19 and US Transplant System

COVID-19 and US Transplant System

My Ample Life, March 22, 2020

Transplant surgeries should be considered high priority and should not be postponed during the COVID-19 pandemic, if possible. 

The Modern Supply Chain Is Snapping

The Modern Supply Chain Is Snapping

The Atlantic, March 19, 2020

When president donald trump invoked the Defense Production Act yesterday, it was telling in two respects. First, it showed that the full force of the federal government will be brought to bear in the manufacturing of vital medical supplies. Second, it underlined what has already become clear: The way our modern supply chain is built is incredibly fragile.

Middleton develops plan to respond to coronavirus

Middleton develops plan to respond to coronavirus

WKOW, March 10, 2020

MIDDLETON (WKOW) -- Cities across the country are preparing for the possibility that coronavirus might hit home. 

City leaders in Middleton met Tuesday afternoon, to talk about how they'd respond if the outbreak came to the city. They discussed what it would take to close schools, city offices or public places, if someone got sick.

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