BALTIMORE, MD, November 12, 2024 – New research in the INFORMS journal Manufacturing & Service Operations Management is guiding the development of more inclusive and efficient electricity markets. The work demonstrates how aggregating small-scale, distributed energy resources (DERs) like solar panels can effectively balance the power of large utility companies.
Global supply chains are undergoing an irrevocable shift. While material flows remain critical, they are only the most visible aspect of this transition. Beneath the surface, changes in information exchanges, financial reconfigurations, and human capital movements are posing far greater risks to the benefits of global trade. The US, China, and the rest the world must handle these changes with care and perspective.
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Small companies that won big testing contracts earlier in the pandemic are now seeing COVID-19 testing shift to the home.
Much has been written and said about the ongoing shortage of baby formula. It is a supply-chain challenge exacerbated by market concentration, lack of competition and restrictions to foreign entry. The safety issue that caused the shortage, however, is far more alarming and raises concerns about other food products regulated by the Food and Drug Administration.
A recent report from European Women in VC revealed that while 2021 was generally a great year for startup fundraising, precious little of that money found its way to female-led startups. Indeed, the data shows that just 2% of available venture capital went to all-female startups, which is a dip from the already rubbish 3% in 2020. Incidentally, it's perhaps worth noting that mixed teams did little better, securing just 9% of available capital.
CATONSVILLE, MD, July 18, 2022 – When it comes to privacy, you’ve probably heard some say they “don’t care about privacy if there’s nothing to hide.” Typically, someone who says this is not taking into account that you may have strong beliefs on the very premise of whether someone should have access to your private information. This personal belief is called the “intrinsic” point of view.
New audio is available for media use featuring Erin Baker on determining the impact of the recent Supreme Court ruling against the EPA. She is a Professor of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, and the Faculty Director of The Energy Transition Institute at the University of Massachusetts. This content is made available by INFORMS, the largest association for the decision and data sciences. All sound should be attributed to Erin Baker. What follows are 4 questions and responses. These responses were provided on July 14, 2022.
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