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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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What Trump's win means for retail giants like Walmart, Target, and Costco
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Donald Trump's return to the White House is likely to usher in sweeping changes that affect retailers such as Walmart, Target, and Costco — from new tariffs to tax cuts and a new regulatory environment.

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A New Light at Intersections Could Help Louisiana Traffic Flow
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NEW ORLEANS, La. (KPEL News) - Louisiana intersections might one day look different, with the familiar red, yellow, and green lights potentially gaining a new color: white.

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Let's plan for human ingenuity in our fight against climate change

Let's plan for human ingenuity in our fight against climate change

The Hill, November 16, 2021

To anyone who followed the news from COP26, the UN climate summit in Glasgow, it is clear that the world needs to act quickly and decisively if we are to avoid climate disaster. This is especially clear to those affected by wildfires across the American West, flooding in New Jersey and Tennessee, as well as heatwaves in Portland. We must reduce carbon and other greenhouse gas emissions radically.

Consumers: Get used to it. The supply chain problem is because you're ordering too much stuff. At least that's the message we're getting. But is th...

Consumers: Get used to it. The supply chain problem is because you're ordering too much stuff. At least that's the message we're getting. But is the answer to just stop buying so much?

USA Today, November 14, 2021

Just when consumers have come to terms with, and have even embraced, online shopping during the pandemic and after, the proverbial rug's been pulled out from under us because of supply chain logjams – and during the holiday season to boot. Investors in the retail space might want to know what to expect for the industry.

Supply Chain Expert Anna Nagurney on Food Shortages, the Holiday Season and the Nation’s Supply Chain Crisis

Supply Chain Expert Anna Nagurney on Food Shortages, the Holiday Season and the Nation’s Supply Chain Crisis

Audio Clip, November 23, 2021

New audio is available for media use featuring supply chain expert Anna Nagurney on food shortages, the holiday season and the nation’s current supply chain crisis. This content is made available by INFORMS, the largest association for the decision and data sciences. All sound should be attributed to Anna Nagurney. She is the Eugene M. Isenberg Chair in Integrative Studies and is PhD Coordinator in Management Science as well as the Director, Virtual Center for Supernetworks Operations & Information Management at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. There are four questions and responses. These responses were provided on November 18, 2021.

Supply Chain Expert Robert Handfield on the Nation’s Current Supply Chain Crisis and How It Should be Addressed

Supply Chain Expert Robert Handfield on the Nation’s Current Supply Chain Crisis and How It Should be Addressed

Audio Clip, November 17, 2021

New audio is available for media use featuring supply chain expert Robert Handfield on the nation’s current supply chain crisis and the actions that need to be taken to address it. This content is made available by INFORMS, the largest association for the decision and data sciences. All sound should be attributed to Robert Handfield. He is the executive director of supply chain resource cooperative, and he’s the Bank of America University Distinguished Professor of operations and supply chain management at North Carolina State University. There are four questions and responses. 

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