Resoundingly Human
Episodes
Resoundingly Human: What is … an interview with Sam Buttrey, winner of Jeopardy! Tournament of Professors!
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode I'm thrilled to be joined by a very special guest, Sam Buttrey, an associate professor of operations research at the Naval Post...
Resoundingly Human: Approaching 2022 with an optimistic (and excited!) eye to the future
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a brand-new year of Resoundingly Human podcasts! Whether this is your first episode, or you are a long-time listener, thank you for joining...
Resoundingly Human: Let's see how far we've come! A look back over a year of great content
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What a year this has been! To start, I want to thank everyone who has tuned into the podcast this year, and whether this is the first episode you're l...
Resoundingly Human: Overcoming obstacles to achieve objectives and (finally) returning to normal
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Since I first met with the 2021 INFORMS president Stephen Graves at the beginning of the year, INFORMS has achieved several significant milestones des...
Resoundingly Human: Food delivery services & restaurants: 'Caught in a bad romance'?
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The COVID-19 pandemic brought many challenges to the restaurant industry, especially at its peak in early 2020 when indoor dining in much of the count...
Resoundingly Human: Improving guidelines for hypertension treatment to save lives
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
According to the CDC, nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have hypertension or are taking medication to control it. Of these individuals, only about...
Resoundingly Human: Supply chains and holiday shopping: Delays, Disruptions & Automobiles (semiconductor chips, that is)
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With Halloween in our review mirrors and Thanksgiving fast approaching, the holiday season is officially upon us. And thanks to the widespread availab...
Resoundingly Human: Customer service calls: To transfer or not to transfer? 'When' is the question
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In an effort to address customer questions and concerns as thoroughly and quickly as possible, service centers such as call centers and back-office su...
Resoundingly Human: The new Nobel: INFORMS member awarded top AI prize
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with an INFORMS member whose work is truly saving lives, saving money, and solving [problems. Cynthia...
Resoundingly Human: Charisma: A professional tool worth its weight in gold
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We've all seen movies that contain a pivotal moment when characters are united in a cause or moved to action, all as the result of an impassioned spee...
Resoundingly Human: Shield-Net: Helping pop-up supply chains answer the call for more PPE during the pandemic
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, access to personal protective equipment (PPE) such as masks and shields was significantly impacted to the ...
Resoundingly Human: Legalizing cannabis: Do licensed stores increase consumption?
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The U.S. has a complicated history with cannabis. Designated an illegal substance for decades, in recent years we've witnessed a greater understanding...