|
Operations Ideas at Work Articles
October 31, 2011
Winning CombinationsAuctions can reduce costs for vendors and buyers, even in complex businesses.
September 30, 2011
Unraveling Systemic RiskA new framework helps regulators and industries trace risk to its source.
August 23, 2011
Measuring the Effect of Queues on Customer PurchasesFind the best tradeoff between customer service capacity and pricing by calculating the extent to which long lines affect sales and revenue.
June 24, 2011
Can Sharing Warranty Costs Lead to Better Products?New research shows that product quality and safety improves when suppliers bear equal responsibility for warranty costs.
March 29, 2011
When the Best Get BetterHow innovation and foreign ownership help high-performing firms reach even higher.
February 22, 2011
Temporal Dynamics of Social Exchange and the Development of Solidarity: "Testing the Waters" vs. "Taking a Leap of Faith"Build professional relationships slowly and consistently over time for stability, robustness, and value.
January 31, 2011
Making More Room in ICUsFrom the Archive: A new decision model could help ICUs treat more patients without adding beds or sacrificing quality of care.
August 24, 2010
Shifting Out of NeutralGame theory shows how flexibility on net neutrality principles could benefit consumers, ISPs, and content providers.
July 22, 2010
Revenue Management with Costly Price AdjustmentsDetermine when making price changes will — and won’t — pay off. |
|
|