INFORMS Analytics Collections, the multimedia publication of INFORMS, is delighted to announce the publication of a new collection on the topic of Online Marketplaces.
The Editors of this collection are: Guangwen Kong (Temple University), Ming Hu (University of Toronto) and Garrett van Ryzin (Amazon).
This collection contains relevant multimedia sources showcasing Data Analytics Applications in the Online Marketplaces sphere. Besides numerous journal articles, the collection provides links to academic materials such as classroom games, talks and interviews, among others.
- Introduction and Overview
2. General Theory: including theories that are applicable to online marketplaces in general
3. Online Selling Platforms: including e-tailers and marketplaces such as Amazon and eBay
4. Resource Sharing Platforms: including product-sharing platforms such as car sharing, bike sharing and short-term rental
5. On-Demand Platforms: including on-demand ride-hailing platforms, and food and other delivery platforms
6. Other Platforms: including crowdfunding platforms, education platforms, and kidney exchange platforms
This collection is available at:
https://pubsonline.informs.org/informs-analytics-collections/online-marketplaces
About INFORMS Analytics Collections (IAC):
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.
Nick
Nicholas G. Hall
Editor, INFORMS Analytics Collections
Berry Professor
Fisher College of Business
The Ohio State University
hall.33@osu.edu