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Improving Utility Calculations on Energy Demand to Reduce Costs
Power companies haven’t maximized the benefits of customers agreeing to short-term electricity interruptions
Mass Customization Makes Forecasting Parts Purchases a Manufacturer’s Nightmare
A method that establishes a range of needs — and then tightens the range — works better
Volume Discount? In the Chip Industry, Don’t Count on One
Semiconductor makers’ pricing is based not just on quantities ordered but also on “capacity rationing”
A More Efficient Way to Help Utilities Share the Inconvenience of Power Outages
This model could enable power companies to lower the cost of peak electricity