Analytics for X 2023 – IORA – Institute of Operations Research and Analytics

Welcome to Analytics for X 2023

The Institute of Operations Research and Analytics (IORA) of the National University of Singapore and NUS (Chongqing) Research Institute – Modern Logistics are proud to host the next edition of Analytics for X hybrid conference from 9-10 December 2023. This year’s event is held at the premises of NUS Chongqing Research Institute of Modern Logistics in the beautiful vibrant city of Chongqing, China. Chongqing as a logistic hub personify our main theme of Logistics studies, with many industry players locally. As an annual event, the conference aims to promote the regular enhancement and dissemination of knowledge related to operations research and analytics, as well as efficient industrial practices. We have planned an exciting line up of Keynote speakers and local and International presentations.

This year’s event focuses on topics of Logistics and Social Good supported by IORA and NUSRI-CQ .

We invite you to join us for the talks and especially highlight the exciting new venue and the Invited Speakers. Please register for the event by clicking on the link below.

Conference Venue:

NUS (Chongqing) Research Institute
Building 4, Internet Industrial Park Phase 2,
Chongqing Liang Jiang New Area, Chongqing, China

Congratulations to the winners of the Analytics for X 2023 Best Student Presentation Award

Every year, Institute of Operations Research and Analytics will invite students to submit abstracts for presentations. Submissions are automatically considered for the best presentation competition. To be considered for the award, the abstract must be submitted and presented by a student.

Do check out our previous edition winners!

We thank to the judges who helped make this competition a success and all the participants. We look forward to another engaging discussion next year.

We are proud to announce the winners for the 2023 Awards:

Keynote Speakers

Timothy Chan

Associate Vice-President and Vice Provost
University of Toronto
(On-Site)

Jiawei Zhang

Professor of Technology, Operations, and Statistics & Michael Armellino Professor in Business
New York University's Leonard N. Stern School of Business
(Online)

Plenary Speakers

Huan Zheng

Professor, Department Head, Management Science Department
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
(On-Site)

Peiwen Yu

Professor, School of Economics and Business Administration
Chongqing University
(On-Site)

Conference Schedule

DAY 1

9 December 2023

Saturday

OPENING 09:00 - 09:10 AM
Timothy Chan 09:10 - 10:25 AM

Keynote Talk: Got (optimal) Milk? Pooling Donations in Human Milk Banks with Machine Learning and Optimization
University of Toronto
Break 10:25 - 10:50 AM
Mao Ruijiu (Onsite) 10:50 - 11:25 AM

Flexible Operations Strategies for Drone Networks with an Application in Emergency Medical Service Abstract
National University of Singapore
Yunting Shi (Onsite) 11:25 AM - 12.00 PM

Treatment Planning of Victims with Heterogeneous Time-sensitivities in Mass Casualty Incidents Abstract
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Liu Zhaoyan (Onsite) 12:00 - 12:35 PM

Should Firms Promote COVID-19 Vaccination to their Customers? Evidence of Economic Impact from a Natural Experiment in Ridesharing Abstract
National University of Singapore
Lunch Break 12:35 - 1:45 PM
Hu Sixing (Onsite) 1:45 - 2:20 PM

Labor Supply Dynamics in the Gig Economy: Participation and Working Time Decision Abstract
National University of Singapore
Jiannan Ke (Onsite) 2:20 - 2:55PM

An Approximate Dynamic Programming Approach to Order Acceptance Problems for Industrial Internet Platform Abstract
Wuhan University
Yongzhen Li (Onsite) 2:55 - 3:30 PM

Reliable Supply Network Design under Disruptions with Correlated Uncertainties in Supply, Demand, and Links Abstract
Southeast University
Break 3:30 - 4:00 PM
Huan Zheng (Onsite) 4.00 - 5:00 PM

Plenary Talk: On Targeting and Allocation: Allocation Policy Design in Social Aid Programs Abstract
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Conference Dinner Reception 6:00 - 8:00 PM

DAY 2

10 December 2023

Sunday

Jiawei Zhang (Online) 09:10 - 10:25 AM

Keynote Talk: A Primal-Dual Algorithm for Nonstationary Online Stochastic Optimization Abstract
New York University's Leonard N. Stern School of Business
Break 10:25 - 10:50 AM
Ang Teng Yen Eugene (Onsite) 10:50 - 11:25 AM

Robust Supply Chain Network Design Maximizing Matching Size Upon Adversarial Node Deletion Abstract
National University of Singapore
Jinglong Zhao (Online) 11:25 AM - 12.00 PM

Waste Reduction of Perishable Products through Markdowns at Expiry Dates Abstract
Boston University
Miao Yuhan (Onsite) 12:00 - 12:35 PM

Network Design and Service Operations for Heart Transplant under Preservation-Extending Technology Abstract
Southern University of Science and Technology
Lunch Break 12:35 - 1:45 PM
Yuchen Liang (Onsite) 1:45 - 2:20 PM

The Impact of Workload on Operational Performance Empirical Evidence from Last-Mile DeliveryAbstract
National University of Singapore
Xiaodong Wang (Onsite) 2:20 - 2:55PM

A Randomized Controlled Trial of Information Sharing on Cancer Screening Decision: Screening Process Information Matters More Than Clinical InformationAbstract
Singapore Management University
Guodong Lyu (Onsite) 2:55 - 3:30 PM

Resource Allocation for Food Bank Operations: Achieving Ex-Ante and Ex-Post Fairness SimultaneouslyAbstract
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Break 3:30 - 3:55 PM
Zakka Ugih Rizqi (Online) 3:55 - 4:30 PM

Multi-Objective Simulation-Optimization for Integrated Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS\/RS) Planning Considering Energy ConsumptionAbstract
National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
Peiwen Yu (Onsite) 4:30 - 5:30 PM

Plenary Talk: Capacity Expansion in the Inverse Newsvendor Environment Abstract
Chongqing University
CLOSING 5:30 PM