In a competitive business environment where every decision has the potential to make or break the strategic goals and aspirations of an organization, decision makers need reliable and quantifiable information. And, as businesses become more complicated and rely more on technology for their decision-making processes, the most reliable information is often collected and processed using operational and management science. This is why the role of the operations research analyst is so important.

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Operations research analysts use mathematics and logic to help organizations make informed decisions and solve problems. They work on teams of individuals with knowledge in different disciplines to advise managers on how to allocate resources, schedule production, manage the supply chain and set prices. An operations research analyst is an essential part of an organization’s decision-making team.

The operational research process will require analysts to first identify and understand the problem to be solved or the processes to be improved. Analysts typically collect relevant data from the field and interview stakeholders involved in the business processes being examined. Analysts must show the implications of pursuing different actions and may assist in achieving a consensus on how to proceed.

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