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set up in 1948, the OR society is the world’s oldest established learned society catering
to the Operational Research (OR) profession, and one of the largest in the world, with
3,000 members in 53 countries” (from Web page). The society also provides information
about operational research to interested members of the general public. Membership is
very diverse. The society published articles in various journals in addition to organizing
training events, conferences, and workshops.
Production and Operations Management Society (POMS) http://www.poms.org/ (accessed
November 7, 2010). Founded in 1989, POMS is an international society representing and pro-
moting the interests of professi ...