Bridging the Academic-Practice Gap in Operations Research and Management Science: A Strategic Imperative

Key Points

• The central aim is to address the gap between academia and practice in operations research and management science.
• Identified key factors contributing to the academic-practice gap.
• Discussed the implications of these factors on the discipline.
• Provided actionable recommendations for bridging the gap.
• Outlined specific areas where improvements can be made.
• Suggested strategies to foster collaboration between academic and practice sectors.

Abstract