Operations

Should Southwest consider parting with its single carrier policy—considered by many to be a cornerstone of its industry-defying long-term profitability?

What system should be employed by the US federal government to equitably distribute ventilators, life-saving breathing machines, during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic?

How can statisticians utilize expected goals data to predict the likelihood of a soccer player's shot resulting in a goal?

Can analytics predict a baseball player's ability to perform when it matters most?

Would the listener base for music streaming services continue to grow—and would services be able to differentiate themselves in this increasingly competitive industry?

How can teams use data and analytics to optimally trade picks in the NFL draft?

In the wake of employee deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic, should Smithfield Foods invest in technology to automate its meat packing plants?

What strategic and operational challenges lie ahead for innovative start-up Happy Family, a leading producer of organic baby foods?

Can Impossible Foods change the way meat is produced on a large enough scale to make a serious inroad in the battle against climate change?

Poised for expansion, how should restaurant chain Dig harness the power of data-driven analytics to scale its value chain?