Interdisciplinarity in Operational Research - in the Past and in the Future: An Invitation to IFORS'84 in Washington D.C

Article Abstract:

The theme for the IFORS'84 Conference is 'Co-operation - The Culture for O.R. Success'. This paper is the text of a 1983 address presented in preparation for IFORS'84. Interdisiplinarity is the emphasis. From its beginnings in the 1930s, operational research (OR) was of interdisciplinary composition. That emphasis has been lost. OR must regain this characteristic in order to deal with reality. Two necessary conditions are mutual appreciation and interdisciplinary communication. The concept should be extended to all scientific disciplines. It is necessary for OR success. A figure shows the natural and social science relation.

Management science, Conferences, meetings and seminars, Operations Research

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The Origins of Operational Research in the Coal Industry

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In a tribute to Sir Charles Drummond Ellis, the history of the Operational Research Branch of Britain's National Coal Board is drawn. Ellis was the first scientific member of the board. His biography is briefly detailed. Soon after his appointment to the Board, Ellis began using operations research techniques for problem solving. Cooperation with other departments was important. Examples of problems such as pneumocuniosis and the coal price structure are given.

United Kingdom, Coal industry

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Preserving the Past

Article Abstract:

Denver's Carter Rice building, built in 1903, was recently rennovated to increase energy efficiency to meet code standards and lower costs. To preserve the historic character, windows with glass equipped with Heat Mirrow coating from Southwall Technologies were added. The result is an historic building restored to its original state, yet energy efficient.

Efficiency, Applications, Energy Management, Energy, Restoration

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