ABW Article on IFORS June 2023 Issue

The June 2023 issue of the International Federation of Operational Research Societies (IFORS) includes an article about Analytics for a Better World and its impact on the Sustainable Development Goals, written by ABW Science to Impact Director, Dick den Hertog and ABW Managing Director, Robert Monné!

Throughout the article, they discuss the need to shift focus from profit-driven analytics to utilizing analytics for the SDGs, while emphasizing the importance of impact and practical application and highlighting that many academic efforts often lack real-world implementation.

The article also presents four impactful projects by ABW, showcasing the application of analytics in optimizing the food supply chain, enhancing geospatial accessibility for healthcare in developing countries, optimizing cattle feed for small farmers, and improving the efficiency of ocean plastic cleanup efforts.

Overall, this article highlights the importance of applying analytics and OR to address global challenges and emphasizes the potential for analytics professionals to make a positive difference in society.

Read the full article here!