Information, Decisions and Operations Division

We are an influential group of researchers who publish in leading journals. Our research areas include supply chain management, cyber security and forecasting.

Who we are

We are an influential group of researchers working in one of the UK鈥檚 leading business schools. Our research areas include supply chain management, operational research, forecasting and mathematical modelling, cybersecurity and digital technology.

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School of Management faculty who are members of the Information, Operations and Decisions (IDO) Division

What we do

Our researchers carry out applied, interdisciplinary research across a range of areas. We connect industry, academia and government in large-scale, innovative and exciting projects.

Centre for Healthcare Innovation and Improvement (CHI虏)

CHI虏 leads and explores multidisciplinary research into health and care systems, and ways to improve them.

Gilbert Laporte awarded prestigious Killam Prize

School of Management academic Professor Gilbert Laporte has won one of the Canada Council Killam Prizes for 2021.

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Professor Christos Vasilakis鈥痝ives boost鈥痶o NHS Bristol Mass Vaccination Centre鈥€�

Data collection and computer simulation help NHS managers improve the efficiency of Covid-19 vaccination process and prevent avoidable disruption.鈥�

鈥楪olden Triangle鈥� essential to deliver social and economic benefits to UK

A 四虎影院 event brought government, business and academic speakers together to explore the 鈥楪olden Triangle鈥� of collaborative working.

Join us

Browse PhD opportunities, discover post doctoral jobs and find out what it's like to be part of the IDO division.

Bringing interests, passion and expertise together: why I chose IDO for my PhD

Samantha North talks about moving from being a writer living abroad to doing her PhD in our Information, Decisions and Operations Division.

Research4Good Podcast

David Ellis from our division has hosted the first three episodes of the Research4Good podcast.

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Research4Good podcast

Listen to our Research4Good podcast series, where School of Management academics are interviewed about the positive impact of their work.

About IDO

We have a strong focus on income generation and a reputation for engagement with industry and society. Our research, consulting and industry expertise has led us to develop three specialist MSc courses. These courses are engaging, practical and provide students with the skills needed in the industry today.