INFORMS Analytics Collections, the multimedia publication of INFORMS, is delighted to announce the publication of a new collection on the topic of Sustainable Operations.
The Editors of this collection are: Gökçe Esenduran (Purdue University), Ruben Lobel (Waymo), and Gilvan Souza (University of Tennessee)
This collection contains relevant sources that explore key topics in sustainable operations. Besides journal articles, the collection provides links to academic materials such as case studies or videos. The collection is structured as follows:
1. Introduction – Provides an overview of sustainable operations, discussing the interplay between economic, environmental, and social outcomes.
2. Energy Efficiency & Emissions Reduction – Discusses issues related to reducing energy consumption and emissions while analyzing investments in renewable energy and storage solutions.
3. Responsible Sourcing – Identifies issues related to ensuring suppliers are environmentally and socially responsible, including auditing, certification, and incentive mechanisms.
4. Closed-loop Supply Chains – Discusses reverse logistics for product reuse, remanufacturing, and recycling, driven by both regulatory requirements and profitability.
5. Social Responsibility & Poverty Alleviation – Presents how operations can improve living conditions in developing countries through access to resources and better working conditions.
6. Transportation & Servicizing – Reviews research on the infrastructure and business models for electric vehicles, as well as the environmental impacts of leasing and the sharing economy.
Mission Statement: “INFORMS Analytics Collections is the preeminent collection of industry-focused innovations and applications in advanced analytics and operations research. Compiled by INFORMS experts, these collections explore relevant analytical insights, issues, and trends through multimedia, complete with free access to INFORMS content. Addressing both academics and practitioners, each Collection seeks to introduce readers to valuable content related to applications, research, and teaching”.
Less formally, the objectives of IAC are to use its unique multimedia platform to:
(a) demonstrate connections between applications that create value in currently high priority, high impact focus areas and academic research innovations, and
(b) thereby enhance the impact of the work of INFORMS members.
Comments and questions from INFORMS members are welcome.
Additionally, IAC welcomes proposals for new Collections from members. The (typically, two or three) Editors should include at least one person from industry and one from academia. Please review the published Collections for reference, and send me a one-page proposal describing your proposed Collection topic. Thank you.
Nick
Nicholas G. Hall
Editor, INFORMS Analytics Collections
Fisher College of Business
The Ohio State University
hall.33@osu.edu