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New Research Showcases Pivotal Shift Toward Energy Democracy
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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.

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Spikes in violent theft frightening customers, damaging business of brick-and-mortar retailers
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Retail insiders blame soft-on-crime policies, understaffing, urban trends

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De-risking global supply chains: Looking beyond material flows
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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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Betting to lose helps you win

The New York Times, October 14, 2016

From sports teams to political candidates, when your side loses it can be painful. An upcoming study in the INFORMS journal Management Science finds that this pain can be lessened if you bet against your team or candidate, though feelings of disloyalty may prevent many from doing so.

CAP: What's on the exam?

KD Nuggets, October 12, 2016

A new editorial by Arnie Greenland, PhD, CAP, Professor of the Practice at the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, College Park, explores the foundation for the creation of the CAP certification program, it's growing recognition among employers, and provides a sneak peek at what to expect when taking the exam. 

It pays to go beyond the last word when advertising using Google AdWords

It pays to go beyond the last word when advertising using Google AdWords

News Release, October 11, 2016

CATONSVILLE, MD, October 11, 2016 – As search advertising gains share in advertising budgets, the decision on which keywords to bid on has gained in importance among marketers – both big and small. An often debated question is: Should marketers prioritize advertising on the last keyword or the first keyword that a customer searched that led to clicks and sales? There is no obvious answer to the question. 

Applications now being accepted for the 45th Annual Franz Edelman Award

Applications now being accepted for the 45th Annual Franz Edelman Award

News Release, October 5, 2016

INFORMS, the leading international association for professionals in operations research and analytics, is accepting now applications for the 45th annual Franz Edelman Award for Achievements in Operations Research and Management Science, the world’s most prestigious award for achievement in analytics and operations research.  

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