Carolyn Mooney (Nextmv) and Alison Cozad (Aimpoint Digital) have a reprise discussion following the INFORMS Analytics+ conference. They dive into the key trends and observations from the event, focusing on the powerful intersection of AI and optimization.Topics include:
- Edelman Award Winner: A look at Microsoft’s award-winning work in cloud fulfillment optimization and how tools like OptiGuide are using chatbot interfaces to help subject matter experts probe optimization problems and increase business uptake.
- Practical Decision Systems: How INFORMS Analytics+ conference provides opportunities to highlight the "nitty-gritty" of how sophisticated algorithms actually serve the business side and affect real-world decisions.
- Community and Networking: Insights from the WORMS (Women in OR/MS) events, featuring motivational highlights on strategic vision and networking as a "superpower."
- Trends in Education: A discussion on Arizona State University’s "AI-first" initiative and how students are using chatbots for interactive decision-making frameworks.
- Trends in Decision Tech: Observations on how industry leaders like Microsoft, Nvidia, and Google are combining multiple decisioning technologies to solve complex business needs.
