Analytics, Information and Operations Management research

The Analytics, Information and Operations Management (AIO) academic area includes faculty who are experts in topics such as business analytics, information systems and supply chain management, as well as former industry professionals whose experience supplements our curriculum.

AIO faculty regularly publish in leading academic journals and lend their expertise to regional and national media. Their intellectual contributions generate new knowledge and understanding, particularly as industries continue to rely more heavily on data-driven decision making.

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Data mining
Machine learning
Information security
Supply chain management
Healthcare information systems

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Recent research & news

A woman wearing a medical mask shops at a farmers' market

New model effectively predicts consumers’ retail shopping mobility during a pandemic

COVID-19 forced people to contend with travel bans, stay-at-home orders and closure of nonessential businesses. A study by Michael Lash, assistant professor of business, reveals how this significant event affected consumer mobility and shopping habits.

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A smart speaker sits on a coffee table with a couch in view in the background

Internet of Things financial sustainability depends on quality and security

An article from Anurag Garg, assistant professor of analytics, finds that despite the proliferation of platforms such as Amazon Alexa and Google Home, customers do not perceive these "smart" devices as valuable unless experiencing adequate levels of quality and security.

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Rendering of a keyboard with the word "privacy" standing in between the rows of keys

New approach could help protect consumer data exposed in purchase transactions

A scholarly article by Shaobo Li, assistant professor of business analytics, shows how the commonly used consumer panel data in marketing research is subject to a high threat of reidentification, which can be exploited by intruders. He proposes a new approach to protect such data.

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Screenshots of crowdfunding sites RocketHub, CrowdFunder, IndieGoGo and Kickstarter

Best strategies for designing crowdfunding campaigns revealed in new study

A KU researcher and colleagues have uncovered some strategies to help crowdfunding campaigns avoid last-minute contributions. “One way of doing that is using menus," says assistant professor Soudipta Chakraborty.

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