Professor Cohen awarded 2021 NSERC Discovery Grant
Maxime Cohen,聽Professor of Retail and Operations Management awarded聽2021 NSERC Discovery Grant
Frictionless shopping pays off
As convenient becomes more synonymous with contactless, Professor Saibal Ray, Academic Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, sees a wealth of opportunity for retailers to innovate.
By providing more digital options, both in-store and online, retailers can set the stage for a boost in sales and customer loyalty that exceeds their investment in technology upgrades.
Charging an Electric Vehicle-Sharing Fleet
Electric vehicle (EV) sharing programs rely on publicly available charging infrastructure. Yet often there simply isn鈥檛 enough infrastructure to go around, creating a major barrier to success. In 2016, the vehicle sharing company Car2Go sold off its fleet of EVs in San Diego largely because the city鈥檚 charging infrastructure couldn鈥檛 keep pace with demand. Or so it seemed. With too many vehicles being dropped off at a few charging points in high-use areas, delays grew.
Gauging progress in Canada鈥檚 vaccination efforts
Professor Saibal Ray, Academic Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, joins a group of experts on the Bill Kelly Show podcast to share his perspective on the status of Canada鈥檚 COVID-19 vaccination rollout initiative, including the growing pressure to expand vaccine access on a global scale. 聽
Promotion Optimization for Multiple Items in Supermarkets
Authors: Maxime C. Cohen, J.J. Kalas, and G. Perakis Publication: Management Science, Volume 67, Issue 4, April 2021, Pages 2340-2364. Abstract:
Delve - The "New Normal" podcast: Black Swan Event with Saibal Ray
In episode 1 of聽The聽鈥楴ew Normal鈥� hosted by聽Dave Kaufman,聽Professor Saibal Ray聽highlights the successes and failures of the COVID-19 vaccine procurement and global distribution, compares Israel's effort to Canada's, and questions if Canada will want to do all that鈥檚 necessary to be prepared should similar incidents arise in the future.
Vaccine benefits far outweigh the risks
Professor Saibal Ray, Academic Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, joins the Scott Thompson Show to offer his perspective on the safety of AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson vaccines in the wake of health scares.
Researchers find real-world case study in COVID-19 vaccine distribution
The just-in-time inventory system may have revolutionized supply chain management, but the staggering complexity of distributing COVID-19 vaccines calls for a more nuanced approach. Professor Saibal Ray brings his supply chain expertise to bear on the issue, painting the challenge in vivid detail and recognizing the opportunity to make supply chains more resilient in the future.
Predicting the future of domestic vaccine production
Professor Saibal Ray joins the Scott Thompson Show podcast to answers questions about current state of COVID-19 vaccine acquisition across Canada. Recently, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a substantial provincial investment in the construction of a new, state-of-the-art influenza vaccine facility.
Behind Canada鈥檚 COVID-19 vaccine shortage
Professor Saibal Ray recently made a guest appearance on The Bill Kelly Show on Global News Radio to discuss the current vaccine shortage in Canada.
From Ray鈥檚 perspective, politics has played a central role in many countries鈥� decision to reserve vaccines for their own citizens, but navigating a complex supply chain has also factored into the difficulties experienced by countries like Canada.
Constant Job-Allowance Policies for Appointment Scheduling: Performance Bounds and Numerical Analysis
Authors: S. Zhou, Yichuan Ding, W.T. Huh, and G. Wan Publication: Production and Operations Management, Forthcoming Abstract:
A Simple Rule for Pricing with Limited Knowledge of Demand
Authors: Maxime C. Cohen, G. Perakis, R.S. Pindyck
Publication: Management Science, Volume 67, Issue 3, March 2021, Pages 1608-1621.
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A Fluid Model for One-Sided Bipartite Matching Queues with Match-Dependent Rewards
Authors: Yichuan Ding, S.T. McCormick and M. Nagarajan Publication: Operations Research, Forthcoming Abstract:
An Achievable-Region-Based Approach for Kidney Allocation Policy Design with Endogenous Patient Choice
Authors: B. Ata, Yichuan Ding, and S. Zenios Publication: Manufacturing & Service Operations Management, Volume 23, Issue 1, January 2021, Pages: 36-54. Abstract:
One year later, COVID-19 still disrupting supply and demand
According to Professor Saibal Ray, most companies were ill-prepared to deal with the surging demand for essential goods after the outbreak of the pandemic in March 2020.
Panic buying and hoarding combined with transport shutdowns to make shortages even more severe.
One year later, we are still feeling the ripple effects of the initial shock to the supply chain.
