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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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Museums take this educational role seriously, and many institutions understand the need to sustain and broaden their appeal. “They used to be these big ivory towers of knowledge and history and thought and art,” said Hilary Knight, director of Change& in London and former director of digital at Tate. “Museums themselves are changing their role to be centers for discussion and encounter and to be much more participatory.”

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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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Revolutionizing Grocery Shopping: Study Shows How Blockchain Enhances Freshness Transparency to Minimize Food Waste and Increase Profits

Revolutionizing Grocery Shopping: Study Shows How Blockchain Enhances Freshness Transparency to Minimize Food Waste and Increase Profits

Bioengineer, March 24, 2025

In an era where sustainability and efficiency have become paramount in the grocery sector, a groundbreaking study has emerged, emphasizing the role of blockchain technology in addressing the growing crisis of food waste and rising prices. The findings, published in the INFORMS journal Management Science, reveal how adopting blockchain for real-time freshness tracking can drastically enhance operational efficiencies and reshape how retailers interact with supply chains. This innovation not only serves to optimize inventory levels but also has the potential to reshape the entire grocery industry’s economic framework.

Trailblazing Innovator: HPE’s Lili Zhang Wins 2025 INFORMS Early Career Practitioner Award

Trailblazing Innovator: HPE’s Lili Zhang Wins 2025 INFORMS Early Career Practitioner Award

News Release, March 26, 2025

BALTIMORE, MD, March 26, 2025 – INFORMS, the world’s largest association for professionals and students in operations research (O.R.), AI, analytics and data science, has awarded the INFORMS Early Career Practitioner Award to Lili Zhang, Research Engineer at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). She is being recognized for revolutionizing AI-driven decision-making at HPE by leveraging machine learning, knowledge graphs and advanced analytics to enhance digital marketing, customer engagement and strategic business growth.

INFORMS Applauds House Passage of Bipartisan STEM Bill Elevating Data Science, Modeling and Real-World Math in Classrooms

INFORMS Applauds House Passage of Bipartisan STEM Bill Elevating Data Science, Modeling and Real-World Math in Classrooms

News Release, March 25, 2025

BALTIMORE, MD, March 25, 2025 – In a strong show of bipartisan unity, the U.S. House of Representatives has unanimously passed the Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act (H.R. 730), marking an important leap forward in how STEM is taught in America’s classrooms. This forward-looking legislation reimagines math education by embedding real-world problem-solving, data science and computational thinking into the K-12 learning experience.

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