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  March 2009 :: Volume 11 :: Issue 6
 Special Issue, INFORMS Practice Meeting


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INFORMS Conference on O.R. Practice

April 26-28, 2009, Sheraton Phoenix Downtown, Phoenix, AZ
http://meetings.informs.org/Practice09
In This Issue
Learn How to Deploy the Power of O.R. for Competitive Advantage
Early Registration Rates by April 1st
Choose from 18 Tracks and 87 Sessions on Targeted Topics
Learn from Speakers from Top Companies and Universities
Methodology Tutorials
Special Panel on Credentialing of O.R. Professionals
Edelman Competition and Awards Banquet
FREE Technology Workshops - Sunday, April 26th
Exhibits and Software Tutorials
Soft Skills Workshop Sunday, April 26th
Hotel Deadline March 24th
Richard E. Rosenthal Young Practitioner Connection -Nominations Due March 31st
INFORMS Professional Colloquium -Nominations Due March 31st
Network and Make Contacts
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Learn How to Deploy the Power of O.R. for Competitive Advantage

Gain insight from today's innovative companies and practitioners with years of proven results. Learn how to incorporate effective business practices in today's challenging business environment.
Early Rates by April 1, Team Discount

Register now for best rates. Bring your colleagues and take advantage of team discount rates. Click here to register now.
Choose from 18 Tracks and 87 Sessions on Targeted Topics

Supply chain management - decision analysis - managing risk and uncertainty - service systems - optimization - green strategies - health care applications - implementing analytics - complexity - government and military - theories of practice. Click here for complete program schedule and abstracts.
Learn from Speakers from Top Companies and Universities

Plenary Speakers
Thorton MayThornton May, Futurist, Executive Director and Dean of the IT Leadership Academy, will explore tribal collisions in decision space: understanding US/playing better with THEM.
 
Pierre HarenPierre Haren
, Chief Executive Officer, ILOG-An IBM Company, will address the question "Will O.R. ever become pervasive?"

Leaders in Business & Academia
McDonald's - Michael Cramer, Director Operations Research
Baxter BioScience - Phillip Beccue, Director, Strategy & Portfolio Management
Alcatel-Lucent - Iraj Saniee, Department Head, Bell Labs
Southwest Airlines - Alex Heinold, Manager, Schedule Development
MIT - J�r�mie Gallien, Associate Professor, Operations Management
Lockheed Martin - Philip Fahringer, Logistics Analyst Principal
Merck - Daniel Zweidler, Senior VP, Research Planning & Integration
American Express - Scott Belsky, Industrial Engineer, Service Engineering Dept.
Unilever - Andrea Dickens, Decision Analysis Group Leader
HP - Thomas Olavson, Director, Strategic Planning & Modeling
IBM - David Cohn, Director, Business Informatics

...and many more from P&G, NPS, The Clinton Foundation, Jeppesen, The Wharton School, Kromite, UPS, Intel. Speaker biographies at http://meetings.informs.org/Practice09/speakers.html.
Methodology Tutorials

Sharpen your skills in quantitative methods with ten methodology tutorials. Topics include modeling for insight, nested partitions optimization, merging DA framing and scenario planning, flexible decision-making platforms, system dynamics, optimizing portfolios, and more. Complete descriptions at http://meetings.informs.org/Practice09/methodologies.html.
Special Panel on Credentialing of O.R. Professionals

A new INFORMS initiative on credentialing of O.R. professionals will be the topic of a special panel discussion on Monday. An INFORMS committee is exploring requirements of a combination of training, education and experience that could certify an individual as an O.R. professional, with the ability to perform analytics activity in the work environment. Attendees will have an opportunity to provide their input and ideas as this initiative is explored. More information at http://meetings.informs.org/Practice09/keynote.html#panel.
Edelman Competition and Awards Banquet

Edelman GalaSix finalists will compete for the top prize in this "Super Bowl" of analytical practice: CSX Transportation, HP, IBM, Marriott International, Norske Skog, and Zara. The finalists will be honored and the winner announced at the Monday evening banquet (included in your registration fee). Click here for details.
FREE Technology Workshops - Sunday, April 26th

Presented by AIMMS, Dynadec, FICO, Frontline Systems, Gurobi Optimization, ILOG, Innovative Scheduling, JMP Div. of SAS, LINDO Systems, Maximal Software, Microsoft Solver, Salford Systems, SAS, and Vanguard Systems. Get introductory and advanced training. Click here for complete descriptions.
Exhibits and Software Tutorials

Visit with INFORMS ehibitorsVisit the exhibit area and learn about innovative products from AIMMS, AMPL Optimization, Dynadec, Dynamic Ideas, FICO, Frontline Systems, Gurobi Optimization, ILOG, Innovative Scheduling, JMP, LINDO Systems, Lyzasoft, Maximal Software, Microsoft, Optware Solutions, River Logic, Salford Systems, SAS, Vanguard Software and Ziena Optimization. Complete company descriptions and software tutorial schedule and abstracts at http://meetings.informs.org/Practice09/exhibits.html.
Soft Skills Workshop - Sunday, April 26th

Now in its second year, this workshop provides information and practice in using the "soft skills" needed to partner with business decision makers and the people who implement analytics solutions. Sign up for morning, afternoon, or both sessions when your register. Click here for more information.
Sheraton Phoenix DowntownHotel Deadline - March 24th

The Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel is surrounded by great dining and nightlife. For reservations, call the hotel directly at 602-262-2500 (866-716-8134), or reserve online. Be sure to refer to INFORMS for the special rate of $189 (plus 12.07% tax).
Richard E. Rosenthal Young Practitioner Connection - Nominations Due March 31st

Nominate a junior faculty member or young industry practitioner for this select program. Young researchers nominated and selected for this honor receive a 57% reduction of the conference registration fee to $355. http://meetings.informs.org/Practice09/yyr.html
INFORMS Professional Colloquium - Nominations Due March 31st

Recommend a practice-oriented master's or PhD student for this one-day career workshop. IPC registration fee of $355 covers the Colloquium on Sunday, April 26th (includes all meals), full registration to the conference, and a half-year INFORMS membership (July-December, 2009). Click here for details.
Network & Make Contacts

The INFORMS Practice Conference has earned a reputation as a premier networking event, with structured events that bring people together over current topics and issues. Lunchtime roundtables are facilitated by INFORMS leaders, and birds-of-a-feather groups offer lively and informal discussion. Bring plenty of business cards!
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Go to http://meetings.informs.org for a complete conference calendar.

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