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CAP listed among the top 14 big data and data analytics certifications

CAP listed among the top 14 big data and data analytics certifications

True Viral News, August 11, 2017

If you’re looking for a way to get an edge big data certification is a great option. Certifications measure your knowledge and skills against industry- and vendor-specific benchmarks to prove to employers that you have the right skillset. Among the leading certifications available today is the INFORMS Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) credential, a general analytics certification that certifies end-to-end understanding of the analytics process, from framing business and analytic problems to acquiring data, methodology, model building, deployment and model lifecycle management. 

3 myths about women we need to debunk now

3 myths about women we need to debunk now

Inc.com, August 9, 2017

Myth #1: Women are emotional. The basic gist of this myth is that women are ruled by their emotions, especially in stressful situations. When faced with a decision, they are unable to think rationally. And when they feel slighted, they become catty, particularly with other women. In fact, research from the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences shows that when there are strong female relationships in the workplace, there is less conflict. This is particularly true when the workplace is male-dominated.

Rainy weather dampens online shopping

Rainy weather dampens online shopping

Nexus Media, August 7, 2017

Today’s consumers can shop for almost anything without ever leaving home. So it may be surprising to learn that weather can influence their buying mood even when they are indoors. It’s long been known that weather affects temperament, and that good weather tends to bring people out of the house more than bad weather. It’s one reason why — when an election outcome may hinge on voter turnout — candidates hope it doesn’t rain on Election Day. Yet, new research in the INFORMS journal Marketing Science suggests that even when shoppers stay inside — and browsing through ads on their smartphones — good weather will inspire them to buy.

INFORMS member announced as dean of CMU in Qatar

INFORMS member announced as dean of CMU in Qatar

CMU News, August 3, 2017

Michael Trick, INFORMS member and the Harry B. and James H. Higgins Professor of Operations Research at Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business, has been appointed dean of Carnegie Mellon in Qatar, effective September 1, 2017.

Are you a CEO who wants a raise? Try going on TV

Are you a CEO who wants a raise? Try going on TV

The Wall Street Journal, June 16, 2017

If you’re the chief executive of a publicly traded company and want a raise, what should you do?

(a) Keep breathing.

(b) Get yourself on CNBC.

The first answer will probably work, but getting some media attention will work better, especially if your company isn’t too large and its stock has been doing well. Those are the key findings of a new study in the INFORMS journal Organization Science of CEO pay and U.S. media exposure conducted by a pair of American-trained business professors in Asia.

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Artificial Intelligence

AI’s energy impact is still small—but how we handle it is huge

AI’s energy impact is still small—but how we handle it is huge

DJNews, May 21, 2025

With seemingly no limit to the demand for artificial intelligence, everyone in the energy, AI, and climate fields is justifiably worried. Will there be enough clean electricity to power AI and enough water to cool the data centers that support this technology? These are important questions with serious implications for communities, the economy, and the environment. 

Healthcare

Want to reduce the cost of healthcare? Start with our billing practices.

Want to reduce the cost of healthcare? Start with our billing practices.

The Hill, March 11, 2025

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as the new secretary of Health and Human Services, is the nation’s de facto healthcare czar. He will have influence over numerous highly visible agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health and the Food and Drug Administration, among others. Given that healthcare is something that touches everyone’s life, his footprint of influence will be expansive. 

Supply Chain

US-China 90-day tariff deal brightens trade and economic outlook

US-China 90-day tariff deal brightens trade and economic outlook

Fast Markets, May 13, 2025

The recent US-China agreement to temporarily reduce tariffs is a major step for global trade, with tariffs on US goods entering China dropping from 125% to 10% and on Chinese goods entering the US decreasing from 145% to 30% starting May 14. While this has boosted markets and created optimism, key industries like autos and steel remain affected, leaving businesses waiting for clearer long-term trade policies.

Items to Stock Up on Before Trump's Tariffs Take Effect

Items to Stock Up on Before Trump's Tariffs Take Effect

Newsweek, May 8, 2025

With sweeping new tariffs on Chinese-made products set to take effect this summer, Americans are being urged to prepare for price hikes on everyday goods. President Donald Trump's reinstated trade policies are expected to affect a wide swath of consumer imports, including electronics, furniture, appliances, and baby gear. Retail experts are advising shoppers to act before the tariffs hit and prices rise.

Climate