Operations Ideas at Work Articles
December 28, 2012

The New Ad Wars

A framework for studying advertisers’ bidding behavior in online ad exchanges can help publishers better manage this emerging channel.

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November 30, 2012

A Smarter, Smaller Grid

Klaus Lackner, Garrett van Ryzin

Can the principles of small modular infrastructure free us from the electrical grid — and make large-scale power failures in the aftermath of weather catastrophes like Sandy a thing of the past?

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October 30, 2012

Letting Go of the Best

Why are firms' most productive employees the most likely to get pink slips when a recession hits?

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October 30, 2012

Think Small

Is it time to reconsider economies of scale?

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August 23, 2012

Revenue Management of Consumer Options for Sporting Events

Boost revenues — and profits — from sporting event ticket sales by offering options for seats at playoff games.

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July 30, 2012

Ticket to Free Ride

New research shows how open-source software and commercial firms can work for one another.

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April 30, 2012

The Shifting C-Suite

New research shows why top management teams have grown over the last two decades, and how firms can strategically navigate the trend.

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March 30, 2012

Teaching Beyond the Test

A good teacher’s influence can affect student test scores — and long-term success in life.

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February 28, 2012

Small Shocks, Big Waves

Interconnections among different firms and sectors may spread small shocks throughout the economy, creating business cycles.

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