When elected officials control the maps, they are not just participating in democracy. They are engineering the habitat in which democracy thrives or languishes. That makes redistricting not only a political problem, but also an operations research problem.
INFORMS has awarded Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) its 2026 Franz Edelman Award for Achievement in Advanced Analytics, Operations Research and Management Science, for reengineering how global cloud infrastructure is planned and delivered, applying advanced analytics and AI to orchestrate complex fulfillment decisions across its rapidly expanding data center network.
In the rush to adopt artificial intelligence, many employers are now requiring that employees use AI tools. As you’re using AI, be intentional and selective. It’s critical that you know yourself. Research published in Management Science found that AI is most valuable for people who understand their own abilities and limitations. Assess yourself, so you can factor this into your process for incorporating AI into your work.
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Self-checkout, yes or no? People tend to be divisive on this issue; some use it all the time, and some never do. And for some, it depends on how many items they are buying, using self-checkout for short shopping lists. Meanwhile, some individuals specifically avoid it because they believe that they are taking jobs from human cashiers.
As the United States seeks control of chip supply chains, China’s leverage grows due to demand for its raw materials.
Imagine standing at the edge of the ocean, the horizon stretching forever. Ahead of you lies adventure and treasure yet to be found. This is the Class of 2024. They face a rapidly changing job market that can feel as moody as the ocean.
Singapore-based Shein’s innovative supply-chain operations have made it a retail phenomenon. As it attempts to navigate a possible initial public offering, it is planning to offer its supply-chain experience as a service to other global brands.
A staggering 80 per cent of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions are linked to just 57 companies, according to Carbon Majors Database. Among those, ExxonMobil is the world’s biggest investor-owned contributor. Shell is the second. Both have attracted vocal criticism from activists, while their environmental record and their historical stance on climate change have been the subject of several court cases.
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