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Why stand in line on Black Friday? The psychology explained

Why stand in line on Black Friday? The psychology explained

The New York Times, November 23, 2017

INFORMS Fellow and MIT professor Richard Larson provides interesting insight into the unique draw of the long lines and even longer waits that shoppers are willing to endure in order to score a Black Friday deal.

Why supply chain professionals still need 'soft skills' in the technology era

Why supply chain professionals still need 'soft skills' in the technology era

Becker's Hospital Review, November 9, 2017

"Soft skills" such as communication and teamwork are crucial proficiencies for a supply chain leader to hold. However, these skills are often overlooked amid today's technology-driven industry, according to Yossi Sheffi, PhD, INFORMS member, Elisha Gray II professor of engineering systems at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, and director of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics.

Lindo exhibits at INFORMS conference, Houston, 2017

Lindo exhibits at INFORMS conference, Houston, 2017

Houston Energy Industry News, October 27, 2017

The Institute for Operations Research and Management Sciences (INFORMS) holds its semi-annual meeting and exposition at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, Texas, October 22 – 25, 2017. At the Lindo Systems Inc booth, I see that their optimization software is capable of doing linear, integer, and nonlinear programming. I ask Linus Schrage, Lindo President, how his company is helping businesses in the oil refining, petrochemical, and oil/gas industries. Here is what he has to say.

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Artificial Intelligence

Opinion: What to watch in the coming AI policy shake-up

Opinion: What to watch in the coming AI policy shake-up

Deseret News, January 18, 2025

Something remarkable is happening in Washington. Tech executives who once shunned the political spotlight now make regular pilgrimages to Capitol Hill, and artificial intelligence — a field that traces back to the 1950s — has become the talk of the town.

Healthcare

We all benefit from and are hurt by health insurance claim denials

We all benefit from and are hurt by health insurance claim denials

Atlanta Journal Constitution, January 23, 2025

Health insurance has become necessary, with large and unpredictable health care costs always looming before each of us. Unfortunately, the majority of people have experienced problems when using their health insurance to pay for their medical care. Health insurance serves as the buffer between patients and the medical care system, using population pooling to mitigate the risk exposure on any one individual.

Supply Chain

New Study Shows How Ukraine War Impacts Global Food Supply Chain, Urges Alternative Routes For Grains

New Study Shows How Ukraine War Impacts Global Food Supply Chain, Urges Alternative Routes For Grains

Where the Food Comes From, January 20, 2025

A groundbreaking new study in the INFORMS journal Transportation Science reveals the severe and far-reaching consequences of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on global food security. The research highlights an urgent need to address disruptions in the transportation of Ukrainian grains, which have caused dramatic price spikes and worsened food insecurity worldwide, particularly in vulnerable regions such as the Middle East and North Africa.

Port automation is a sticking point for dockworkers union

Port automation is a sticking point for dockworkers union

Marketplace, January 2, 2025

Dockworkers on the East and Gulf coasts could go on strike again in less than two weeks if they don’t reach a contract agreement with ports and shippers. Talks are set to resume next week, according to Bloomberg. The main sticking point between the two sides? Automation.

Climate