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Operations Research Analyst named among top jobs of 2017

Operations Research Analyst named among top jobs of 2017

U.S. News & World Report, January 11, 2017

U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, has unveiled their list of the 2017 Best Jobs, with Operations Research Analyst included among the top 5 best business jobs.

INFORMS presents award for best publication in the natural sciences

INFORMS presents award for best publication in the natural sciences

Environment Guru, January 10, 2017

Dr. Lewis Ntaimo, associate professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Texas A&M University, former Ph.D. student Julian Gallego-Arrubla, and Curt Stripling of the Texas A&M Forest Service, have been selected for this year’s INFORMS Section on Energy, Natural Resources and the Environment (ENRE) best paper publication.

Uncertainty in blood supply chains creating challenges for industry

The Conversation, January 8, 2017

INFORMS member and professor with the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Anna Nagurney discusses the uncertainty facing blood supply chains, currently a multi billion dollar industry, due to a decrease in demand, and the positive impact supply chain analytics tools can have moving forward. 

Watch your assets!

Inc. Magazine, December 15, 2016

INFORMS President Ed Kaplan provides input on the importance of business owners recognizing the value of their data, and that the more it is used in decision-making, the greater the impact.

"Getting owners to see that data can drive new efficiencies and effectiveness, challenging others in the organization to produce quality information, and seeking and seizing opportunities to make improvements--even in areas that one wouldn't typically consider--can be challenging, but it will also have the greatest return on investment," said Kaplan.

Tech @ Work explores Editor's Cut on Healthcare

Nashville Post, December 13, 2016

Dean of the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University and Vice President of Publications for INFORMS, Eric Johnson is the curator of “INFORMS Editor’s Cut: Healthcare in the Age of Analytics,” a website that pools research papers and articles as well as podcasts and videos examining how the use of data is changing the provision of and the policies behind health care.

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Artificial Intelligence

AI’s energy impact is still small—but how we handle it is huge

AI’s energy impact is still small—but how we handle it is huge

DJNews, May 21, 2025

With seemingly no limit to the demand for artificial intelligence, everyone in the energy, AI, and climate fields is justifiably worried. Will there be enough clean electricity to power AI and enough water to cool the data centers that support this technology? These are important questions with serious implications for communities, the economy, and the environment. 

Healthcare

Want to reduce the cost of healthcare? Start with our billing practices.

Want to reduce the cost of healthcare? Start with our billing practices.

The Hill, March 11, 2025

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as the new secretary of Health and Human Services, is the nation’s de facto healthcare czar. He will have influence over numerous highly visible agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health and the Food and Drug Administration, among others. Given that healthcare is something that touches everyone’s life, his footprint of influence will be expansive. 

Supply Chain

US-China 90-day tariff deal brightens trade and economic outlook

US-China 90-day tariff deal brightens trade and economic outlook

Fast Markets, May 13, 2025

The recent US-China agreement to temporarily reduce tariffs is a major step for global trade, with tariffs on US goods entering China dropping from 125% to 10% and on Chinese goods entering the US decreasing from 145% to 30% starting May 14. While this has boosted markets and created optimism, key industries like autos and steel remain affected, leaving businesses waiting for clearer long-term trade policies.

Items to Stock Up on Before Trump's Tariffs Take Effect

Items to Stock Up on Before Trump's Tariffs Take Effect

Newsweek, May 8, 2025

With sweeping new tariffs on Chinese-made products set to take effect this summer, Americans are being urged to prepare for price hikes on everyday goods. President Donald Trump's reinstated trade policies are expected to affect a wide swath of consumer imports, including electronics, furniture, appliances, and baby gear. Retail experts are advising shoppers to act before the tariffs hit and prices rise.

Climate