May 2026 OR Connect

Peter Checkland – The Giant Whose Shoulders We All Stand On

Peter Checkland – The Giant Whose Shoulders We All Stand On

Following the sad passing of Peter Checkland, this reflection explores the lasting influence his work continues to have on Operational Research and Systems Thinking today.

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What NHS Surgery Delays Reveal About Healthcare System Flow

What NHS Surgery Delays Reveal About Healthcare System Flow

A new NHS study suggests surgery backlogs may be driven more by staff absence and operational coordination than overall workforce size.

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Turning Aircraft Sensor Data Into Safer Operational Decisions

Turning Aircraft Sensor Data Into Safer Operational Decisions

Real-time aircraft ice detection could improve aviation safety by turning sensor data into faster operational decisions.

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