How Good Management Can Produce Bad Data
As a long-time analytics practitioner, I am well aware of the dangers…
Tiponomics: Analytics for Waiters
A recent lunchtime conversation with a friend reminded me that data-mining/analytics/optimization opportunities…
The Ascent of Ranking Algorithms
Algorithmic ranking is on the rise. Everywhere I turn, something or the…
Factoids, Stories and Insights
Recently, The Economist had a special report titled “Data, data everywhere“. The…
Applying Behavioral Economics To Retail
Recently, the McKinsey Quarterly published a brief article titled “A marketer’s guide…
The Analytic Entrepreneur Series: Dr. Robert Phillips
Bob Phillips, a legend in revenue management and pricing circles, guest-lectured to…
Mate Math: Analytics for Dating
A recent article in the New York Times describes a dating site called…