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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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Fake Hermès Birkin bags and other counterfeit luxury goods are popular not only with people on a budget, but also with those with deeper pockets, a new study suggests.

Researchers from the National University of Singapore analyzed millions of counterfeit purchases by American consumers from more than 24,000 U.S. zip codes on a major cross-border, e-commerce platform. They found that both lower- and higher-income individuals are “significantly more likely” to buy fake luxury items than middle-income consumers, according to a press release by INFORMS on Monday.

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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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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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