The Operational Research Society

WE ARE A COMMUNITY OF PROBLEM-SOLVERS

A professional membership body to support the development
of people working in operation research, data science and analytics.

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OR64: Annual Conference 2022

13-15 September 2022
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The OR Society is home to the science + art of problem solving.

Our diverse global community of operational researchers and analysts is the gateway to a thriving career. As a member, you will access the tools you need to thrive in your profession at every stage of your career. You will enjoy distinct networking opportunities, an ever-developing library of insight and resource, and a rich programme of events and training.

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MEMBER BENEFITS

Publications

Access our world-class journals and monthly membership newsletter.

Publications

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Events & Conferences

Find out about our upcoming conferences, events, workshops and networking opportunities.

Events & Conferences

Training Courses

Top up your skills with The OR Society's world-class training programme.

Training Courses

Pro Bono OR

Find out how third sector organisations can access volunteer analysts - for free!

Pro Bono OR

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OR in Education

Help us inspire the next generation of operational researchers and analysts.

OR in Education

Research

Discover how The OR Society helps advance the understanding of real-life problems through research.

Research

Operational research (OR) is the science of better decision making.

We are a charity set up to advance knowledge, interest and education in OR. Our goal is to see operational research used and acknowledged widely in all areas of industry, business, government, the community and the third sector.

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"Our network sales organisation has seen firsthand how operational research methodologies can revolutionise how we work. We will continue to deploy these technologies across all functions as we grow and improve our business."

Robert C. Wright

Vice Chairman & Executive Officer, GE

Chairman & CEO, NBC

Latest News

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July 2022

Glad to be back in-person

Three OR Society members all came back from the EURO conference in Finland with the same feeling – in-person events are extremely valuable. Here’s what they said:

July 2022

The OR Society seeks new Executive Director

We are looking to appoint our new Executive Director and the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing and delivering the Society’s future strategy to enable it to continue to play a key role in the growth of operational research.

June 2022

What has analytics got to do with operational research (OR)?

What is the difference between advanced analytics, business analytics, data analytics, web analytics and operational research? One could be forgiven for struggling to see the difference between these interconnected fields of problem-solving, but there is an answer - and it is as much about an approach to life as having the latest, smartest analytical tools.