The INFORMS Analytics+ Conference showcased how companies are turning advanced analytics and AI into measurable operational results
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.”
'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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You may not realize it, but a shocking amount of science and technology is behind every can of soup. INFORMS member Joseph Byrum, senior R&D and strategic marketing executive with Syngenta explores the extensive research that goes into plant genetics and breeding to canning to create a 'simple' can of tomato soup.
INFORMS member Jennifer Pazour, assistant professor of industrial and systems engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has been named a recipient of a 2016 Gulf Research Program Early-Career Research Fellowship, a program that funds activities to enhance oil system safety and the protection of human health and the environment in the Gulf of Mexico and U.S.
CATONSVILLE, MD, October 20, 2016 – As businesses, industries, and other organizations exponentially increase their use of analytics to improve their operations and performance, they face additional challenges of identifying, recruiting and retaining the very best analytics talent.
From sports teams to political candidates, when your side loses it can be painful. An upcoming study in the INFORMS journal Management Science finds that this pain can be lessened if you bet against your team or candidate, though feelings of disloyalty may prevent many from doing so.
A new editorial by Arnie Greenland, PhD, CAP, Professor of the Practice at the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, College Park, explores the foundation for the creation of the CAP certification program, it's growing recognition among employers, and provides a sneak peek at what to expect when taking the exam.
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