The Informs Journal on Applied Analytics is committed to becoming an authoritative publication in the field of operations research and management science practice, with the core goal of showcasing the specific applications and impacts of these disciplines in the real world. The mission of this journal is to promote communication between academia and practice, emphasizing the practicality and innovation of OR/MS in solving practical problems by publishing manuscripts that provide in-depth descriptions of its applications in different fields.

The journal covers a wide range of fields, including but not limited to operations management, information systems, finance, marketing, education, quality control, and strategic planning. These areas are key links in OR/MS practice, which are of great significance for organizations to improve efficiency, optimize resource allocation, and enhance competitiveness. Encourage authors to submit papers that demonstrate how OR/MS methods can be effectively implemented in different environments such as business, industry, government, or education. These papers not only need to provide a detailed description of the OR/MS tools and techniques used, but also demonstrate how these methods can help organizations achieve their goals and their specific impact on organizational performance.