Media Coverage

Media articles featuring INFORMS members in the news.

Most Recent Media Coverage

Topic
Rob Handfield Analyzes Supply Chain Risks in Hezbollah Attack

Rob Handfield Analyzes Supply Chain Risks in Hezbollah Attack

NC State University, September 23, 2024

The attacks on Hezbollah last week using explosives planted inside electronics highlight the risks and vulnerabilities of technology supply chains, experts say. The Wall Street Journal tapped Poole professor Rob Handfield, who explained that the complexity of electronics supply chains makes it difficult to trace the origins of every component or identify where potential vulnerabilities might be introduced.

Exploding Pagers Deliver a Supply Chain Warning

Exploding Pagers Deliver a Supply Chain Warning

The New York Times, September 21, 2024

The lethal detonation of hand-held pagers and walkie-talkies used by Hezbollah militants this week in Lebanon demonstrated powerful spycraft, but it also raised questions about a gaping vulnerability in the global supply chain.

Marquis Who's Who Recognizes Richard Larson for His Work as a Professor and Author

Marquis Who's Who Recognizes Richard Larson for His Work as a Professor and Author

Yahoo! Finance, September 19, 2024

UNIONDALE, NY / ACCESSWIRE / September 19, 2024 / Richard Larson, a long-time professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, has been recognized for his accomplishments by Marquis Who's Who. Dr. Larson has recently added a new achievement to his career with the successful launch of his book, "Model Thinking for Everyday Life." This publication aims to help readers reexamine their decision-making processes by encouraging them to develop critical thinking skills through model-based approaches. The book's goal is to empower individuals to make informed choices in both simple and complex scenarios, moving past intellectual shortcuts to achieve deep, thoughtful living.

Media Contact

Ashley Smith
Public Affairs Coordinator
INFORMS
Catonsville, MD
[email protected]
443-757-3578

Resoundingly Human Podcast

An audio journey of how data and analytics save lives, save money and solve problems.

Artificial Intelligence

The Stargate AI Project: America’s $500 Billion Bet - But at What Cost?

The Stargate AI Project: America’s $500 Billion Bet - But at What Cost?

The Fast Mode, February 10, 2025

The telecom industry is at a pivotal crossroads, and the only choice forward for telcos is to pursue innovation without the fear of failure. Telcos must be willing to capitalize on emerging technologies and shifting market dynamics that will soon dominate the future telecom landscape. Three areas, in particular, telcos should begin investing in and exploring (if they haven’t already) include:

Healthcare

We all benefit from and are hurt by health insurance claim denials

We all benefit from and are hurt by health insurance claim denials

Atlanta Journal Constitution, January 23, 2025

Health insurance has become necessary, with large and unpredictable health care costs always looming before each of us. Unfortunately, the majority of people have experienced problems when using their health insurance to pay for their medical care. Health insurance serves as the buffer between patients and the medical care system, using population pooling to mitigate the risk exposure on any one individual.

Supply Chain

Trump imposes 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum imports

Trump imposes 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum imports

VOA News, February 10, 2025

President Donald Trump on Monday fired another volley in his ongoing trade war, announcing 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports and canceling exemptions and duty-free quotas for major suppliers.

New Study Shows How Ukraine War Impacts Global Food Supply Chain, Urges Alternative Routes For Grains

New Study Shows How Ukraine War Impacts Global Food Supply Chain, Urges Alternative Routes For Grains

Where the Food Comes From, January 20, 2025

A groundbreaking new study in the INFORMS journal Transportation Science reveals the severe and far-reaching consequences of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on global food security. The research highlights an urgent need to address disruptions in the transportation of Ukrainian grains, which have caused dramatic price spikes and worsened food insecurity worldwide, particularly in vulnerable regions such as the Middle East and North Africa.

Climate