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Annual “Doing Good with OM and OR” Workshop focused on making an impact on society

NC State SCRC

First, Brad presented research that looks to understand factors that influence knowledge workers’ (i.e., Jay Swaminathan (UNC) presented work investigating the impact of process standardization on the cost, quality, and variation in quality of care delivered by a hospital. The workshop consisted of three sessions.

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2023 Ivalua NOW Nashville: Recap + Photos!

ivalua

Guest Keynotes Nadia Malek,CPA , Desjardins delivered an incredible presentation, explaining that as procurement shifts from its cost-driven origins to a more strategic function, timing becomes a crucial factor. “As With its strategic advantage, procurement is poised to be the driving engine in our collective journey towards success!

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COVID-19 UPS and CVS will use drones to deliver prescriptions in Florida

Operations and Supply Chain Management

COVID-19 presents an opportunity to expand limited drone delivery tests. Google offshoot Wing launched a drone delivery service of its own last year in Virginia , which delivers over-the-counter medicines and other health and wellness items. By Andrew J. Hawkins @andyjayhawk Apr 27, 2020, 10:36am EDT .

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3 Ways to Spot Supplier Risk in Communication

GlobalTranz

Conversely, poor supplier relationships present a threat to your business; however, it is possible to hedge against supplier risk. Ben is a graduate of the University of Virginia. Such relationships, especially with strategic suppliers, are often collaborative, and both your business and your supplier’s business grow together.

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New Study: 2018 State of Embedded Analytics Report

Why do some embedded analytics projects succeed while others fail? We surveyed 500+ application teams embedding analytics to find out which analytics features actually move the needle. Read the 6th annual State of Embedded Analytics Report to discover new best practices. Brought to you by Logi Analytics.

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The Continuing Battle Over Personal Data

Enterra Insights

” The latest state to enact a consumer data privacy law is Virginia. Diaz report, “On March 2, 2021, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed the Consumer Data Protection Act (CDPA or law) into law. This makes Virginia the second state, behind California, to adopt a comprehensive consumer data privacy law.

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Winning Healthcare Supply Chain Strategies Used at Tufts Medical Center Chain

RFgen

According to Becker’s Hospital Review, Johnson worked at the Virginia logistics organization Owen & Minor and the purchasing company Yankee Alliance. In fact, he shared some of his ideas through a Health Industry Distributors Association presentation along with other supply chain experts. Reducing Costs.