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作者：Long, Xiaoyang; Gui, Luyi
作者单位：University of Wisconsin System; University of Wisconsin Madison; University of California System; University of California Irvine
摘要：Problem definition: Overproduction is often cited as the fashion industry's biggest environmental issue, as textile production is notoriously resource intensive and pollutive, and much of the textile produced may end up as deadstock fabric or finished goods that do not sell. In this paper, we study two major approaches to address this issue: quick response, whereby finished goods inventory is replenished on demand, and upcycling, whereby deadstock fabric is reused to make new clothes. Proponen...
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作者：Tang, Jingwen; Chen, Boxiao; Shi, Cong
作者单位：University of Michigan System; University of Michigan; University of Illinois System; University of Illinois Chicago; University of Illinois Chicago Hospital; University of Miami
摘要：Problem definition: We consider a periodic-review dual-sourcing inventory system with a regular source (lower unit cost but longer lead time) and an expedited source (shorter lead time but higher unit cost) under carried-over supply and backlogged demand. Unlike existing literature, we assume that the firm does not have access to the demand distribution a priori and relies solely on past demand realizations. Even with complete information on the demand distribution, it is well known in the lit...
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作者：Corbett, Charles J.
作者单位：University of California System; University of California Los Angeles; University of California System; University of California Los Angeles
摘要：Problem definition: The meaning of life must surely be more about well-being than wealth, but what does that have to do with operations? Well-being encompasses a lot: Are we happy as individuals? Are groups treated fairly? Is society sustainable? Operations management has many impacts on well-being at each of these levels, some more obvious than others. Methodology/results: This MSOM Fellow forum article offers a wide-ranging exploration of linkages between operations and well-being. It organi...
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作者：Gao, Xiaoquan; Kong, Nan; Griffin, Paul
作者单位：Purdue University System; Purdue University; Purdue University System; Purdue University; Pennsylvania Commonwealth System of Higher Education (PCSHE); Pennsylvania State University; Pennsylvania State University - University Park; Pennsylvania Commonwealth System of Higher Education (PCSHE); Pennsylvania State University; Pennsylvania State University - University Park
摘要：Problem definition: Uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) are transforming emergency service logistics applications across sectors, offering easy deployment and rapid response. In the context of emergency medical services (EMS), UAVs have the potential to augment ambulances by leveraging bystander assistance, thereby reducing response times for delivering urgent medical interventions and improving EMS outcomes. Notably, the use of UAVs for opioid overdose cases is particularly promising as it addres...
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作者：Arora, Kashish; Zheng, Fanyin; Girotra, Karan
作者单位：Indian School of Business (ISB); Imperial College London; Cornell University
摘要：Problem definition: Large cities around the globe are facing an alarming growth in traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions, to which a significant contributor in recent years are on-demand cabs operated by ride-hailing platforms. Newly emerged pooled transportation options like shuttle services are cheaper and greener alternatives. However, those alternatives are still new to many customers and policy makers. The design of their promotion policies demands careful investigation. This pa...
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作者：Mayo, Kevin; Webb, Eric; Ball, George; Bretthauer, Kurt
作者单位：Washington State University; Indiana University System; Indiana University Bloomington; IU Kelley School of Business
摘要：Research problem: High turnover rates in long-term nursing facilities exacerbate the existing shortage of caregivers, a trend that will only worsen as the population of the United States ages. Part-time certified nursing assistants (CNAs) provide a significant amount of patient care in these facilities. CNAs also have high annual rates of turnover, which can harm health outcomes and increase the cost of care. In this study, we empirically analyze the effect of scheduling decisions on part-time...
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作者：Najafi, Sajjad; Duenyas, Izak; Jasin, Stefanus; Uichanco, Joline
作者单位：Hautes Etudes Commerciales (HEC) Paris; University of Michigan System; University of Michigan
摘要：Problem definition: Designing effective operational strategies requires a good understanding of customer behavior. The classic economic theory of customer choice has long been the paradigm in the operations literature. However, the rise of online marketplaces such as e-commerce has triggered considerable efforts in academia and industry to develop alternative models that not only provide a good approximation of customer behavior but also are easily scalable for large-scale implementations. In ...
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作者：Lee, Wee Kiat; Cui, Yao
作者单位：Nanyang Technological University; Cornell University
摘要：Problem definition: Disputes on online labor platforms have traditionally been mediated by the platform itself, which is often viewed as unhelpful or biased. However, there are emerging platforms that promise to resolve disputes with a novel tribunal system and relegate dispute resolution to individual platform users through a voting mechanism. We aim to examine the dispute resolution systems used by traditional platforms (i.e., the centralized dispute system) and emerging platforms (i.e., the...
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作者：Li, Jian; Kouvelis, Panos; Dada, Maqbool
作者单位：Northeastern Illinois University; Washington University (WUSTL); Johns Hopkins University
摘要：Problem definition: We model the development of effective agricultural supply chains (agrichains) in emerging economies for better utilization of land and intermediate processing resources for harvested exportoriented goods. We study decisions made by farmers, intermediate processors, and government officials in agrichains. The structure and management of supply chains and government minimum guaranteed prices to farmers affect the performance of these chains and are in the domain of our study....
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作者：Kraus, Mathias; Feuerriegel, Stefan; Saar-Tsechansky, Maytal
作者单位：University of Erlangen Nuremberg; University of Munich; University of Texas System; University of Texas Austin
摘要：Problem definition: Increasing costs of healthcare highlight the importance of effective disease prevention. However, decision models for allocating preventive care are lacking. Methodology/results: In this paper, we develop a data-driven decision model for determining a cost-effective allocation of preventive treatments to patients at risk. Specifically, we combine counterfactual inference, machine learning, and optimization techniques to build a scalable decision model that can exploit high-...
