List of Invited Lectures, 1983 -2004

Invited Lectures and Business Presentations

Dr. Aviva Lev-Ari

1983 – 2003

1983-85

“The Impact of Product Innovations on Consumers and Producers: An American Example,” Special Seminar, The Interprise – Multicultural Perspectives, Department of Anthropology, Stanford University, December 10, 1983. Organizers: Prof. William Newell and Prof. Robert Marsh.

“Methodological Versatility in Social Sciences Research,” SRI International, Financial Markets Center, Menlo Park, April 9, 1984. Organizer: Dr. John Dickenson.

“Strategic Groups in a Mature Industry: Structural Decentralization and Diversification,” Technological Innovation Program Workshop/Economics of Technological Change Seminar, Department of Economics, Stanford University, April 17, 1984. Organizers: Prof. Paul David and Prof. Nathan Rosenberg.

“Emerging Alternative Corporate Strategies in the American Paper Industry: 1900-1980,” Social Science History Workshop, Department of Economics, Stanford University, May 29, 1984. Organizer: Prof. Kevin Wright.

“Re-industrialization and De-industrialization: Methodological Perspectives,” SRI International, Public Policy Center, Menlo Park, June 6, 1984. Organizer: Theodore Lyman.

“Diversification and Risk-Taking,” Strategic Decision Group, Menlo Park, California, November 27, 1985. Organizer: Dr. Karl Spetzler.

“Computerized Marketing Decisions and Locational Choices,” The Fantus Company, San Mateo, California, November 26, 1985. Organizer: Dr. Marc Hendersen.

1986

“Multidimensional Scaling: A New Alternative for Behavioral Scoring,” The Fair, Isaac Companies, Developers of Quantified Decision Systems, San Rafael, California, January 17, 1986. Organizer: Mary Hopper.

“Multidimensional Scaling: Applications to Engineering,” SRI International, Electromagnetic Science Laboratory, Menlo Park, January 27, 1986. Organizer: George Johnson.

“Multidimensional Scaling: Applications to Credit Scoring,” Bank of America, Credit Risk Management Department, San Francisco, February 5, 1986. Organizer: Arlene Fraizer.

“Multidimensional Scaling: Applications to Industry and Management Consulting,” SRI International, Health and Food Industries Center, Menlo Park, February 13, 1986. Organizer: Eric Wood.

“Multidimensional Scaling: Applications to Industry and Management Consulting,” American Statistical Association, San Francisco Chapter, February 20, 1986. Organizer: Florence Van Geem.

“Multidimensional Scaling: Potential Applications for Expert System Environment,” Syntelligence, Sunnyvale, California, February 28, 1986. Organizer: Peter Hart.

“Multidimensional Scaling: Potential Applications for Evaluation of Computers,” SRI International, Special Communication Systems Laboratory, Menlo Park, March 4, 1986. Organizer: John Mulhern.

“Multidimensional Scaling: A New Methodology for Consumer Credit and Corporate Loans,” Wells Fargo Bank, Credit Policy Department, San Francisco, March 5, 1986. Organizer: Lewis Coleman.

“Multidimensional Scaling: Applications to Engineering,” SRI International, Systems Techniques Laboratory, Menlo Park, March 6, 1986. Organizer: James Barnum.

“Risk Management: A Methodological Approach using Multidimensional Scaling,” SRI/Bechtel Symposium on Hazardous Waste Management, SRI International, Menlo Park, May 2, 1986. Organizer: Robert Shelton.

“Competitive Assessment with Application to Telecommunication Management Consulting,” SRI International, Telecommunication Industries Center, Menlo Park, May 5, 1986. Organizer: Robert Hollock.

“Competitive Assessment for Industrial Phosphorus Industry,” SRI International, Pesticide Industry Client Conference, Menlo Park, June 6, 1986. Organizer: Ms. Jeanie Ayers.

“Competitive Positioning Assessment Model (CPAM): Product Concepts,” Wharton Econometric Forecasting Associates/SRI Symposium, SRI International, Menlo Park, June 12, 1986. Organizer: Dr. Aviva Lev-Ari.

“Competitive Positioning Assessment Model (CPAM): Product Methodology,” Wharton Econometric Forecasting Associates/SRI Symposium, SRI International, Menlo Park, June 12, 1986. Organizer: Dr. Aviva Lev-Ari.

“Corporate Diversification – A methodological Approach to Corporate Planning,” McGraw-Hill, Systems Planning & Technology, New York, July 22, 1986. Organizer: Leon Williams.

“Quantitative Approach to Strategic Management,” Marakon Associates, San Francisco, September 16, 1986. Organizer: James McGrath.

“Competitive Assessment – A Multidimensional Approach,” Levi Strauss & Co., Strategic Management Research Dept., San Francisco, September 24, 1986. Organizer: Will Pilcher.

“Application of MDS to Expert Data,” Strategic Economic Decisions, Inc., Menlo Park, October 15, 1986. Organizer: Horace Brock.

1987

“Technology Selection Methodology: A Multidimensional Scaling Approach,” SRI International, Technology and Innovation Management Center, Menlo Park, January 29, 1987. Organizer: Julian Nikolchev.

“Competitive Assessment Methodology: A Multidimensional Scaling Approach,” SRI International, Materials and Mechanical Industries Division, Menlo Park, March 2, 1987. Organizer: Gerry Marsh.

“Strategic Positioning Schemes: An Alternative Decision Analysis Approach”, Decision Focus Inc., Los Altos, March 31, 1987. Organizer: David Cohan.

“Expert Opinion Methodology: New Potential Models in Decision Analysis”,

Applied Decision Analysis, Menlo Park, April 6, 1987. Organizer: Lynn Webber.

“Expert Opinion Methodology: A Multidimensional Scaling Approach”, American Association of Public Opinion Research, Berkeley, April 10, 1987. Organizer: Franco Nicosia.

“Competitive Assessment and Industry Structure Models: New Developments with MDS”, The Fantus Company, San Mateo, April 20, 1987. Organizer: Marc Henderson.

“Competitive Assessment Model: A New Approach to Strategic Planning”, Gnostic Concepts, San Mateo, April 21, 1987. Organizer: Shira Shamssian.

“Competitive Assessment Model: Potential Applications to Financial Markets”, BARRA, Berkeley, April 22, 1987. Organizer: John Freeman.

“Strategic Positioning Scheme: An Application of Expert Opinion Methodology”, Advanced Decision Systems, Mountain View, April 27, 1987. Organizer: Robert Kirby.

“Competitive Assessment Model: An Application of Expert Opinion Methodology”, DataQuest, San Jose, April 28, 1987. Organizer: Robert Senacoff.

“Competitive Assessment Model: A Market Segmentation Analysis”, Bechtel Financing Services, Inc., San Francisco, July 1, 1987. Organizer: Robert T. Crow.

“Competitive Assessment Model: A Potential Application to the Real Estate Industry”, Laventhol & Horwath, San Francisco, July 7, 1987. Organizer: Susan L. Giles.

“Capital Structure and Valuation Model”, BARRA, Berkeley, July 7, 1987. Organizer: John Freeman.

“Competitive Assessment Model: A Potential Application to Energy Industries”, Scientific Applications Inc., Los Altos, July 9, 1987. Organizer: Chuck Greene.

“Strategic Positioning Schemes: An Organizational Diagnostic Tool”, Louis Allen Associates, Palo Alto, July 9, 1987. Organizer: Michael Allen.

“Multidimensional Scaling Paradigm: A Potential Application to Impact Analysis of Environmental Polutents on Human Vision”, EPRI, Palo Alto, July 16, 1987. Organizer: Dr. Ron Wyzga.

“Industry Structure Model – Disaggregate Modeling Approach to Portfolio Management”, MMS and Center for Economic & Monetary Affairs, Redwood Shores, July 20, 1987. Organizer: John Doyle.

“Competitive Assessment Model: A Potential Application to Opportunity Analysis”, IBM, Santa Terresa Labs., San Jose, July 21, 1987. Organizer: Ruth Carrasco.

“Competitive Assessment Model: A Quantitative Approach to Corporate Planning”, Ernst & Whinney, San Francisco, July 29, 1987. Organizer: Richard Hildale.

“Capital Structure and Valuation Model”, Hibernia Bank, Funds Management, SanFrancisco, July 29, 1987. Organizer: Grant McCune.

“Potential Application of Multidimensional Scaling to Portfolio Management”, Wells Fargo Investment Advisors, San Francisco, August 3, 1987. Organizer: Dr. Jeremy Evnine.

“Capital Structure Model: A Competitive Edge in Money Markets”, MMS and Center for Economic & Monetary Affairs, Redwood Shores, August 6, 1987. Organizer: Michael Englund.

“Valuation Model – A Multidimensional Scaling Design: Revisiting the Capital Asset Pricing Model”, BARRA, Berkeley, August 21, 1987. Organizer: Dr. Andrew Rudd.

“Competitive Assessment Model: An Approach to Market Positioning”, Raychem Corporation, Menlo Park, September 4, 1987. Organizer: John Mulryan.

“Competitive Assessment Model: An Approach to Opportunity Analysis”, Transamerica Corporation, San Francisco, September 11, 1987. Organizer: James Kiraly.

“Equity Model for the U.S. Market: A Multidimensional Scaling Approach”, RCM, San Francisco, September 11, 1987. Organizer: Dr. Lee Price.

“Strategic Choice Approach to Portfolio Management”, Moss Adams, San Francisco, September 15, 1987. Organizer: James Erickson.

“Competitive Assessment Model: An Approach to Product Positioning”, Clorox Corporation, Oakland, September 16, 1987. Organizer: Joe Matthews.

“Competitive Assessment Model: An Approach to Market Positioning”, Amdahl Corporation, Sunnyvale, September 17, 1987. Organizer: Dr. William Brastow.

“Competitive Assessment Model: An Application to Trucking Industry and Long Distance Freight”, Consolidated Freightways, Inc., Menlo Park, October 2, 1987. Organizer: Mr. Roger Curry.

“Competitive Assessment Model: An Approach to Opportunity Analysis”, Hewlett-Packard, Cupertino, October 7, 1987. Organizer: David Welsh.

“A Methodological Approach to Investment Opportunity Screening: An Application to High Technology”, Technology Funding, San Mateo, October 13, 1987. Organizer: Mr. Greg George.

“Competitive Assessment Model: A New Approach to an Old Problem”, Touche Ross, San Francisco, October 27, 1987. Organizer: Mr. James Hansley.

“Competitive Assessment Model: An Approach to Opportunity Analysis”, IBM, San Jose, November 23, 1987. Organizer: Dwight Cornwell.

“Planning Process Design: A Methodological Approach to Business Planning”, Sun Microsystems, Inc., Mountain View, December 8, 1987. Organizer: Dennis Wolf.

“Competitive Assessment Model: Methodological Developments in the Market Research Field”, Market Intelligence Research Corporation, Mountain View, December 11, 1987. Organizer: David Frigstad.

“New End Use Technology: A Market Penetration Model”, Electric Power Research Institute, Palo Alto, December 14, 1987. Organizer: Mr. Clark Gellings.

“Corporate Planning and Methodology: Competitive Assessment and Technology Selection: New Developments Using Multidimensional Scaling”, Hewlett Packard, Palo Alto, December 22, 1987. Organizer: Mr. Scott Feamster.

1988

“Corporate Planning: State-of-the-Art Methodological Development”, Center for Planning & Research, Inc., Palo Alto, February 8, 1988. Organizer: Dr. Richard Pettijohn.

“Potential Applications of Multidimensional Scaling to Quality Control testing of Semiconductors”, Technology Modeling Associates, Inc., Palo Alto, February 26, 1988. Organizer: Dr. James Greenfield.

“Adaptive Marketing Support System: A Breakthrough in Computer-Aided Marketing”, IBM, Palo Alto, March 11, 1988. Organizer: Jeffrey Forman.

“New Quantitative Developments for Multivariate Business Problems”, Q4 Research, San Jose, March 16, 1988. Organizer: Dr. Michael Quigley.

“Expert Opinion Methodology: New Developments for Corporate Planning”, IBM, Palo Alto, May 17, 1988. Organizer: Aaron Goodman.

“Computer-Aided Marketing: New Development in Product Planning”, Applied Materials, Santa Clara, June 8, 1988. Organizer: Louis Steen.

“Equity Model for the Japanese Economy: An Application of Multidimensional Scaling Algorithms for Portfolio Optimization”, VESTEK Systems, San Francisco, June 14, 1988. Organizer: William Jahnke.

“Competitive Assessment and Opportunity Analysis: New Methodological Development for Product Positioning”, Genentech, Inc., South San Francisco, June 20, 1988. Organizer: Richard Brewer.

“Computer-Aided Marketing: New Development in Product Planning”, Acurex, Mountain View, June 24, 1988. Organizer: Charles DiLisio.

1989

“Trends of Growth in Amdahl Install Base – Projections to 1992”, Amdahl Corporation, Sunnyvale, March 31, 1989. Presentation to Senior Vice President Corporate Marketing and Worldwide Sales. Organizer: Ms. Linda Alepin.

“Projected Growth in the PCM Market: On the Relations between Site Size Distribution and Business Opportunities in the Served Market’s Upper Quartile”, Amdahl Corporation, Sunnyvale, April 17, 1989. Presentation to the CEO. Organizer: Ms. Linda Alepin.

“Policy Implication of PCM Market Trends on Future Product Requirements”, Amdahl Corporation, Sunnyvale, October 16, 1989. Presentation at a brainstorming session with Upper Management. Organizer: Ms. Linda Alepin.

1990

“Sales Force Deployment: Optimization Techniques for Distribution System Planning”,US Sprint, Burlingame, CA, January 16, 1990. Organizer: Ms. Elizabeth C. Ewen.

“Forecasting Techniques for Probabilistic Account Planning”, UngermannBass, Santa Clara, CA, January 25, 1990. Organizer: Mr. Craig Kensek.

“Market Trends in the UNIX Mainframe Industry”, Tandem Computers, Cupertino, CA, February 9, 13, 14, 1990. Organizer: Mr. Larry Kessler.

“Forecasting Techniques for Processor Products – Probabilistic Revenue and Volume Forecast”, Sun Microsystems, Inc., Palo Alto, CA, March 9, 1990. Organizer: Andi Bruno.

“An Integrative Demand Forecasting System for Computing Power”, 3Com, Santa Clara, CA, March 14, 1990. Organizer: Mr. Gary R. RoseKind.

“Market Research Methodologies for Telecommunication and Data Communication”, Bell Core, Livingston, NJ, April 16 – 17, 1990. Organizer: Ms. Mary Schugard.

“Demand Forecasting for Semiconductor Components”, LSI Logic, San Jose, CA, April 19, 1990. Organizer: Mr. Charles Alverez.

“Demand Forecasting for Semiconductor Components”, CYPRESS SEMICONDUCTOR, San Jose, CA, May 21, 1990. Organizer: Mr. Brad Kirchhofer.

“Competitive Analysis for the Local Area Network Market: A MDS Application”, Network General, Menlo Park, CA, May 31, 1990. Organizer: Mr. George Comstock.

“Quantitative Strategy Consulting for the Data Communication Market”, Pacific Bell, San Ramon, CA, June 1, 1990. Organizer: Mr. Gerry Parrick.

“Integrative Demand Forecasting System: An Application for Financial Business System”, Sun Microsystems, Inc., Palo Alto, CA, June 8, 1990. Organizer: Mr. Thanos Triant.

“Quantitative Strategy Consulting for the CAD/CAE Market”, Cadence Design Systems, Inc., Santa Clara, CA, June 8, 1990. Organizer: Mr. K. Charles Janac.

“A Demand Forecasting Model for the Large Scale Commercial Computing Industry”, DRI/McGraw-Hill Inc., Lexington, MA, July 10, 1990. Organizer: Mr. Larry Makovich.

“Quantitative Market Planning: Methods and Implementations”, Stratus Computer, Inc., Marlboro, MA, July 16, 1990. Organizer: Dr. Richard Geruson.

“Quantitative Strategy Consulting: New Development in Methodology”, Corporate Decisions, Inc., Boston, July 20, 1990. Organizer: Mr. Peter Leone and Ms. Mary Donovan.

“A Demand Forecasting Model for the Large Scale Commercial Computing Industry”, Nixdorf Computer Corporation, Burlington, MA, July 25, 1990. Organizer: Dr. George Moser

“Quantitative Strategy Consulting: New Development in Methodology”, John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company, Boston, October 3, 1990. Organizer: Mr. Dan L. Ouellette.

“Quantitative Strategy Consulting: New Development in Methodology”, Bain & Co., Boston, October 15, 1990. Organizer: Mr. Dwight Gertz.

“Quantitative Strategy Consulting: New Development in Methodology”, ABT Associates, Cambridge,MA, October 18, 1990. Organizer: Mr. Steven Fosburg.

“Quantitative Strategy Consulting for the Information Technology Industry”, Cambridge Systematics, Inc., Cambridge, MA, November 6, 1990. Organizer: Mr. Lantz Newman.

“Quantitative Strategy Consulting: New Development in Methodology”, EG&G, INC., Wellesley,MA, November 12, 1990. Organizer: Dr. Donald H. Peters.

“Quantitative Strategy Consulting: New Development in Methodology”, MONITOR COMPANY, Cambridge,MA, November 28, 1990. Organizer: Mr. John D. McClellan.

“Quantitative Strategy Consulting for the Data Communication Market”, Codex Corporation/Motorola, Mansfield, MA, December 7, 1990. Organizer: Mr. Stu Mencher.

“Decision Support Tools: New Development in Methodology”, Softbridge, Inc., Cambridge, MA, December 18, 1990. Organizer: Mr. Christopher J. Larkin.

1991

“Retail Distribution Analysis: Individual Life Insurance – Market Growth Assessment and New Directions”, John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance, Boston, January 10, 1991. Organizers: Mr. Michael Bell, Monitor Company and Mr. Dan Oullette, John Hancock.

“Quantitative Methodologies for Management Consulting in the Manufacturing Sector”, Charles River Associates, Boston, March 24, 1991. Organizer: Dr. Jim Burrows.

“Market Segmentation for the Life Insurance Industry”, Liberty Mutual Insurance Group / Boston, Boston, May 29, 1991. Organizer: Mr. Stanley E. Watson.

“Multidimensional Strategic Planning for Fast Growing Software Companies”, Lotus Development, Cambridge, MA, June 14, 1991. Organizer: Mr. Eric J. Wilson.

“Product Marketing: A New View in Strategic Planning”, Bolt Beraneck and Newman Inc., BBN COMMUNICATIONS, Cambridge, MA, June 24, 1991. Organizer: Mr. Robert B. Bellman.

“Multidimensional Scaling: Method of Choice in Corporate Identity Research”, PAOS Boston, Inc., Boston, July 2, 1991. Organizer: Ms. Bernice A. Cramer.

“Quantitative Methodologies for Management Consulting: A New Approach in Design of Decision Support Tools”, Braxton Associates, Boston, July 16, 1991. Organizer: Mr. Richard Miller.

“A New Approach to Market Segmentation for the Securities Industry”, Liberty Mutual Insurance Group / Boston, Boston, July 18, 1991. Organizer: Mr. Richard B. Homonoff.

“Quantitative Methodologies for Management Consulting: A New Approach in Design of Decision Support Tools”, Decision Research Corporation (TBS), Lexington, MA, July 24, 1991. Organizer: Mr. Eric L. Almquist.

“C-A SPS: Computer-Aided Strategic Planning Systems – A Series of Ten Decision Support Tools”, Anderson Consulting, Boston, September 23, 1991. Organizer: Bill Copacino.

“Quantitative Methodologies for Management Consulting: A New Approach in Design of Decision Support Tools”, MAC Group, Cambridge, MA, September 27, 1991. Organizer: Mr. Rob Galford.

“Quantitative Methodologies for Management Consulting: A New Approach in Design of Decision Support Tools”, SoftBridge, Inc., Cambridge, MA, October 9, 1991. Organizer: Dr. Richard Brown.

“Multidimensional Scaling and Facet Research Design – Methodologies for Corporate Strategy and Operations Management”, Hewlett Packard – Medical Products Group, Andover , MA, October 24, November 14, November 22, December 4, 1991. Organizer: Dr. Robert Arnold.

“Multidimensional Scaling and Facet Research Design – Methodologies for Corporate Strategy and Operations Management”, BBN – Software Products, Cambridge, MA, November 4, 1991. Organizer: Dr. William DuMouchel.

“C-A SPS: Computer-Aided Strategic Planning Systems – A Series of Ten Decision Support Tools”, The Cullinane Group, Cambridge, MA, November 14, 1991. Organizer: Mr. John Cullinane.

“C-A SPS: Computer-Aided Strategic Planning Systems – A Series of Ten Decision Support Tools”, IBM – Software Industry Marketing Division, Waltham, MA, December 2, 1991. Organizer: Mr. Dan Halle.

“Quantitative Methodologies for Management Consulting: A New Approach in Design of Decision Support Tools”, Monitor Company, Cambridge, MA, December 17, 1991. Organizer: Sandra Gherzi.

“Multidimensional Scaling and Facet Research Design – Methodologies for Corporate Strategy and Operations Management”, BBN, Inc., Cambridge, MA, January , 1992. Organizer: Mr. David Walden.

1992

“Multidimensional Scaling: Potential Applications for Operations Management at BBN,” BBN Inc., Cambridge, January 20, 1992. Organizer: David Walden.

“MDSS Inc. Modeling Technology: Potential Applications for Monitor Company’s I-Net Division,” Monitor Company, Cambridge, January 29, 1992. Organizer: Nord Samuelson.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Planning Systems (C-A SPS): Potential Applications to Manufacturing Management and TQM,” The MAC Group Gemini, Cambridge, February 10, 1992. Organizer: Larry Benningson.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Planning Systems (C-A SPS) and Corporate Strategic Information System,” Association of System Management, Waltham, MA, February 11, 1992.

“New Paradigms in Methodology Design for Systems Control and Corporate Decision Making – Decision Analysis, Multidimensional Scaling and TQM,” Keynote Address, John Hancock Conference Center, Boston, February 12, 1992. Organizers and Sponsors: American Statistical Association (Boston Chapter) and SAS Institute, Cray, N.C.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Planning Systems: Potential Applications to Manufacturing Strategic Management and Consulting,” Coopers & Lybrand, Boston, February 13, 1992. Organizer: Larry Buchsbaum.

“Optimizing Manufacturing Organization of the Surface Mounting Process: A Resource Allocation Approach,” Hewlett Packard, Andover, MA, February 25, 1992. Organizer: Bret Anderson.

“Product Positioning: A Multidimensional Scaling Application – C-A SPS Tool Set # 1,” BBN Inc., Cambridge, February 28, 1992. Organizer: David Walden.

“New Paradigms for Total Quality Management of Monitoring Systems: Corporate Benchmanrking, Account Planning and Customer Satisfaction,” Hewlett Packard, Andover, MA, March 4, 1992. Organizer: Brad Harrington.

“Multidimensional Scaling: Potential Applications in Behavioral Medicine,” Channing Labs, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, March 5, 1992. Organizer: Dr. James Livingston.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Planning Systems: Potential Applications to Corporate Information Management and to the Global Information Industry,” International Data Corporation (IDC), Framingham, MA, March 13, 1992. Organizer: Stephen McClure.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Planning Systems: Potential Applications to Human Resources Deployment,” Polaroid Corporation, Cambridge, March 20, 1992. Organizer: Ron Price.

“Market Segmentation Modeling: Potential Applications for Commercial Insurance Products and Employee Compensation Programs,” Liberty Mutual, Boston, April 2, 1992. Organizer: Cathy Feldman.

“Demand Forecasting and Account Planning System: New Tools for Planning and Product Marketing,” Stratus Computer, Marlboro, April 8, 1992. Organizer: Barbara Bobcock.

“Market Segmentation for Retail Insurance Providers” Liberty Mutual, Boston, April 9, 1992. Organizer: Kathy Feldman.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Planning Systems: Potential Applications to Information Technology: Design, Planning, Implementation and Management,” EG&G, Wellesley, April 13, 1992. Organizer: Jay April.

“Demand Forecasting and Account Planning System: New Tools for Planning and Product Marketing,” Bull Information Systems, Burlington, MA, April 17, 1992. Organizer: Daryll Wartluft.

“New Paradigms in Methodology Design for Systems Control and Corporate Decision Making,” Sixth New England Statistics Symposium, Bentley College, Belmont, MA, April 18, 1992. Organizer: Prof. Dominique Haughton, Co-sponsored Boston and Connecticut Chapters of the American Statistical Association.

“Demand Forecasting and Account Planning System: New Tools for Planning and Product Marketing,” Digital Equipment Corporation, Maynard, MA, April 20, 1992. Organizer: Gil Press.

“New Paradigms in Methodology Design for Market Research on Information Technology,” International Data Corporation (IDC), Framingham, MA, April 27, 1992. Organizer: Ralph Finos.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Planning Systems: Potential Applications to Resource Allocation for Product Development interorganizational Initiatives,” Analog Devices, Norwood, MA, May 5, 1992. Organizer: Ron Bohlin.

“New Paradigms in Methodology Design for Market Research on Information Technology,” Data Quest/Ledgeway (a Dun & Bradstreet Co.), Framingham, MA, May 7, 1992. Organizer: Rick Blum.

“New Paradigms in Methodology Design for Systems Control and Corporate Decision Making – Enhancement of Internal Consulting Capabilities,” Ciba Geigy, Medfield, MA, May 12, 1992. Organizer: Dr. Jan Krouwer.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Planning Systems: Potential Applications to Information Technology: Design, Planning, Implementation and Management,” Cooper & Lybrand – Advanced Technology Group, Boston, May 20, 1992. Organizer: Ms. Helen Ojha.

“Demand Forecasting and Account Planning System: New Tools for Planning and Product Marketing,” Prime Computer, Inc., Framingham, MA, May 21, 1992. Organizer: Dave R. Fernald.

“New Paradigms in Methodology Design for Systems Control and Corporate Decision Making,” MIT, Sloan School of Management, Cambridge, MA, May 27. Organizer: Prof. Jeremy F. Shapiro.

“Demand Forecasting and Account Planning System: New Tools for Planning and Product Marketing,” EMC Corporation, MA, June 9, 1992. Organizer: Jeff Goldberg.

“Demand Forecasting and Account Planning System: New Tools for Planning and Product Marketing,” ClearPoint Research, Hopkinton, MA, June 10, 1992. Organizer: David Guy.

“New Paradigms in Methodology Design for Market Research on Information Technology,” Market Pulse, Cambridge, MA, June 17, 1992. Organizer: Francis Anhut.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Planning Systems: Potential Applications to Information Technology: Design, Planning, Implementation and Management,” Wang Labs, Lowell, MA, , 1992. Organizer: John Anderson (to be rescheduled)

“Demand Forecasting and Account Planning System: New Tools for Planning and Product Marketing,” Data General, Westboro, MA, , 1992. Organizer: Steve Baxter (to be rescheduled)

“Computer-Aided Strategic Planning Systems: Potential Applications to Operation Management in the Publishing Industry,” Dupont-Camex Inc., Nashua, NH, July 28, 1992. Organizer: Greg Taylor.

“Total Quality Management: A Methodology for the study of Buyer Purchase Criteria,” Analog Devices, Norwood, MA, July 8, 1992. Organizer: Art Shneiderman.

“New Paradigms in Methodology Design for Systems Control and Corporate Decision Making – Decision Analysis, Multidimensional Scaling and TQM, 1992 – New Technologies for Decision Support, M.I.T., Sloan School of Mnagement, July 16, 1992. Organizer: Prof. Jeremy Shapiro.

“Market Segmentation for Consumer Products”, YCS – Research Department, Wellesley, MA, July 23, 1992. Organizer: Steve Tipps.

“New Paradigms in Methodology Design for Re-engineering of Organizational Processes”, Symmetrix, Inc., Lexington, MA, July 24, 1992. Organizer: Stewart Davis.

“Decision Support Tools for Strategic Planning”, LEK Partnership, Boston, August 3, 7, 1992. Organizer: Philip Redmond.

“Product Pricing and Market Segmentation: New Approach using a Computer-Aided Strategic System (C-A SPS)”, Banyan Systems, Inc., Westboro, MA, August 4, 1992. Organizer: Karen Camp.

“Quality Service Indicators” – an Approach for TQM Methodology Development for Insurance Providers”, Liberty Mutual, Boston, August 6, 1992. Organizer: Debby Carrow.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Systems (C-A SPS) – Applications for Operations Management and Marketing”, Cybermation Companies, Medford, MA, August 13, 1992. Organizer: Adam William.

An Approach for TQM Methodology Development and Operations Management Modeling, Pittiglio Rabin Todd & McGrath, Weston, MA, August 14, 1992. Organizer: Amram Shapiro.

“Market Segmentation for Retail Insurance Providers” Liberty Mutual, Boston, August 20, 1992. Organizer: Tony Rotondi.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Systems (C-A SPS) – Applications for Market Research and Market Strategy Consulting”, Presentation of MDSS, Inc. Technology to Dr. Kevin Clancy, MDSS, Inc., Newton, MA, September 16, 1992. Organizer: Dr. Aviva Lev-Ari.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Systems (C-A SPS) – Applications for Market Strategy Consulting”, International Data Corporation, (IDG), Consulting Services, Framingham, MA, September 16, 1992. Organizer: Kim Myhre.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Systems (C-A SPS) – Applications for Market Strategy Consulting”, LEK, Boston, September 21, 1992. Organizer: Phillip Redmond.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Systems (C-A SPS) – Applications for Information Technology Consulting”, Decision Support Technology, Cambridge, MA, September 24, 1992. Organizer: Barbara C. Gaskin.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Systems (C-A SPS) – Applications for Information Technology Consulting and Strategic Planning”, Lotus Development, Cambridge, MA, September 30, 1992. Organizer: Doug Ferguson.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Systems (C-A SPS) – Applications for Information Technology Consulting and Process-Re-Engineering”, CSC/Index, Cambridge, MA, October 1, 1992. Organizer: Tom Champlin.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Systems (C-A SPS) – Applications for Information Technology Consulting”, Microsoft Corporation, Waltham, MA, October 13, 1992. Organizer: Sandra McCarthy.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Systems (C-A SPS) – Applications for Marketing and Strategic Planning”, Hewlett Packard-Apollo, Chelmsford, MA, October 14, 1992. Organizer: Peter Vescuso.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Systems (C-A SPS) – Applications for Market Research and Strategy Consulting”, Cassidy & Associates, Boston, MA, October 20, 1992. Organizer: John A. Brennan.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Systems (C-A SPS) – Applications for Market Research and Strategy Consulting”, Bain & Co. Boston, October 23, 1992. Organizer: Barry Harrington.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Systems (C-A SPS) – Applications for Market Research and Strategy Consulting for the Data Communication Industry”, International Data Corporation, (IDG), Consulting Services, Framingham, MA, November 2, 1992. Organizer: Randy Perry.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Systems (C-A SPS) – Applications for Strategy Consulting on Network Management”, Stratus Computer, Marlboro, MA, November 10, 1992. Organizer: Larry Sherman.

“Market Segmentation for Retail Insurance Providers” Liberty Mutual, Boston, November 24, 1992. Organizer: Jean Pierre Berliet and Anne Johnson.

“Market Segmentation for Retail Insurance Providers” Liberty Mutual, Boston, November 25, 1992. Organizer: Phillip Guymont.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Systems (C-A SPS) – Applications for Market Research and Strategy Consulting”, Concord Consulting Group, Concord, December 3, 1992. Organizer: Charles Martin.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Systems (C-A SPS) – Applications for Market Research and Strategy Consulting”, Thermo Electron, Waltham, December 4, 1992. Organizer: Kristine Langdon.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Systems (C-A SPS) – Applications for Market Research and Strategy Consulting”, Bain & Co. Boston, December 4, 1992. Organizer: Barry Harrington (continuation of October 23, 1992)

“Computer-Aided Strategic Systems (C-A SPS) – Applications for Market Research and Strategy Consulting”, International Data Group – ComputerWorld Database Division, Framingham, December 10, 1992. Organizer: Richard Mikita.

1993

“Computer-Aided Strategic Systems (C-A SPS) – Applications for Market Research and Strategy Consulting”, Bell Mason Group, Acton, January 12, 1993. Organizer: Paul McManus.

“Ideal Customer Profile: A Concept for Property & Casualty Industry, Bain & Co., Boston, January 19, 1993. Organizer: Bill Hayse.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Systems (C-A SPS) – Applications for Market Research and Strategy Consulting”, GTE Government Systms, Waltham, January 20, 1993. Organizer: Allen McIntosh.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Systems (C-A SPS) – Applications for Market Research and Strategy Consulting”, Epsilon, Waltham, January 22, 1993. Organizer: Doug Newell.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Systems (C-A SPS) – Applications for Market Research and Strategy Consulting”, Symetrix, Lexington, February 11, 1993. Organizer: Stuart Davis.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Systems (C-A SPS) – Applications for Market Research and Strategy Consulting”, Pacific Bell, February 17, 1993. Organizer: Dr. Eric Firdman.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Systems (C-A SPS) – Applications for Market Research and Strategy Consulting”, Liberty Mutual, Boston, February 23, 1993. Organizer: Joe Gilles.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Systems (C-A SPS) – Applications for Market Research and Strategy Consulting”, Northeast Consulting Resources, Inc., Boston, February 26, 1993. Organizer: Rob Wilson.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Systems (C-A SPS) – Applications for Market Research and Strategy Consulting”, Fidelity Investments – Fixed Income Research, Boston, March 3, 1993. Organizer: Chris Mahabir.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Systems (C-A SPS) – Applications for Market Research and Strategy Consulting”, Strategic Planning Institute, Cambridge, March 4, 1993. Organizer: Joel Rosenfeld.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Systems (C-A SPS) – Applications for Market Research and Strategy Consulting”, Imagitex, Nashua, NH, March 9, 1993. Organizer: Greg Taylor.

“An Analysis of Buyer Purchasing Criteria – Inputs for the Product Development Process: Object-Oriented Technology – A Case Study, ASQC – BOSCON ’93 Annual Conference, Newton, March 18, 1993.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Systems (C-A SPS) – Applications for Market Research and Strategy Consulting”, Planning Forum -Technology Fair, Waltham, April 12, 1993.

“An Analysis of Buyer Purchasing Criteria – Inputs for the Product Development Process: Object-Oriented Technology – A Case Study, New England American Statistical Association – 8th Annual Meeting, Storrs, CT, April 17, 1993.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Systems (C-A SPS) – Applications for Market Research and Strategy Consulting”, Boston Computer Society and AWC, Newton, April 20, 1993. Organizer: Sufford Lewis.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Systems (C-A SPS) – Applications for Market Research and Strategy Consulting”, Digital Equipment Corporation, Management Consulting Office, Boston/Cambridge District, Boston, April 30, 1993. Organizer: H. Thornton Ash.

“Desicion Systems Design: The Methodological Approach used for MDSS, Inc. Computer-Aided Strategic Systems (C-A SPS)”, Data Resources Inc., Lexington, May 5, 1993. Organizer: Mike Ratcliffe.

“Product Positioning: A Model for the Automotive Industry,” Data Resources Inc., Lexington, May 11, 1993. Organizer: Susan Haule and Kurt Brown.

“An Analysis of Buyer Purchasing Criteria using Multidimensional Scaling Modeling: Two Case Studies – Object-Oriented Technology (Software) and Capital Equipment Technology (Hardware),” 1st Annual Conference on Business Applications Development using Multi-Attribute Modeling, Boston, May 25, 1993. The Conference was co-sponsored by SPSS, Inc. and MultiDimensional Strategic Systems, Inc.

“Equity Modeling: A Multidimensional Scaling Approach”, Acadian Asset Management, Boston, June 2, 1993. Organizer: Dr. Richard Michaud.

“Desicion Systems Design: The Methodological Approach used for MDSS, Inc. Computer-Aided Strategic Systems (C-A SPS)”, Bonner, Slosberg & Humphrey, Boston, June 29, 1993. Organizer: Cliff Gerring.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Systems (C-A SPS) – Applications for Market Research and Strategy Consulting”, International Data Corporation, Framingham, July 7, 1993. Organizer: Carey Azzara.

“Desicion Systems Design: The Methodological Approach used for MDSS, Inc. Computer-Aided Strategic Systems (C-A SPS)”, MicroWorlds, Inc., Cambridge, July 7, 1993. Organizer: Dr. Ernst Diehl.

“Prediction of Pricing Transition States in a Multiple Foreign Exchange Currency Portfolio using Multidimensional Scaling Algorithms (MDS) for Concurrent Interaction Analysis”, Fidelity Investments, Fidelity Management & Research Co. – Derivative Strategy Group, Boston, September 7, 1993. Organizer: Kris Mahabir.

“Calculation of Bond Yield using Genetics Algorithms and MDS Algorithms”, Fidelity Investments, Fidelity Management & Research Co. – Derivative Strategy Group, Boston, September 7, 1993. Organizer: Kris Mahabir.

“Corporate Bond Pricing using NEURAL NETS”, Fidelity Investments, Fidelity Management & Research Co. – Derivative Strategy Group, Boston, September 7, 1993. Organizer: Kris Mahabir.

“Selection of an Optimal Computing Architecture – Parallel Processing (A Multiple Instruction Multiple Data Stream Architecture): The Environment for High Performance Computing Algorithms used in Development of Advanced Financial Applications”, Fidelity Investments, Fidelity Management & Research Co. – Derivatives Strategy Group, Boston, September 7, 1993. Organizer: Kris Mahabir.

“Development of Advanced Financial Applications: Neural Netorks and Genetic Algorithms”, State Street Global Advisors, Boston, September 10. 1993. Organizer: John Serhant.

“Desicion Systems Design: The Methodological Approach used for MDSS, Inc. Computer-Aided Strategic Systems (C-A SPS)”, DMR, Waltham, October 1, 1993. Organizer: Tom Specht.

“Quantitative Methods in Industrial Organization Economics: New Applications for International Transfer Pricing”, KPMG Peat Marwick, Washington D.C., October 21, 1993. Organizer: Dr. Larry Olson.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Systems (C-A SPS) – Applications for Operations Management and Strategy Consulting”, Coopers & Lybrand, Boston,October 22, 1993. Organizer: Ronald D. Mastrogiovanni.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Systems (C-A SPS) – Applications for Operations Management and Strategy Consulting”, Worlddata Corporation, Boston, November 10, 1993. Organizer: Julian Dawns and Ronald C. Dyer.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Systems (C-A SPS) – Applications for Operations Management and Strategy Consulting”, Harvard Business School, Cambridge, November 17, 1993. Organizer: Prof. Arnoldo C. Hax (on Sabbatical from MIT Sloan School of Management).

1994

“Multidimensional Scaling: Potential Applications for a Parallel Computing Environment,” Epsilon, Burlington, January 13, 1994. Organizer: Mr. Thomas L. Tague.

“Multidimensional Scaling: Potential Applications for Health Care Market Research,” HealthCare Management Systems, Boston, January 24, 1994. Organizer: Ms. Sandra J. Hendren.

“Technology Adoption of IT Products: A Multi Attribute Approach,” IDC, Framingham, January 27, 1994. Organizer: Mr. Carey V. Azzara.

“Multidimensional Scaling: Potential Applications for a Parallel Computing Environment,” Thinking Machines Corporation, Cambridge, January 14, 1994. Organizers: Mr. Stephen J. Smith and Mr. Gary Rancourt.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Planning Systems: Potential Applications to Manufacturing Strategic Management and Consulting,” Oracle Corporation, Boston, February 18, 1994. Organizer: Mr. Brayan Harris.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Planning Systems: New Applications for Developemnt of Financial Modeling,” Morgan Stanley, New York City, April 21, 1994. Organizer: Mr. Greg Franke.

“Multidimensional Scaling: Potential Applications for Market Research – Three Case Studies,” Data Dewvelopment Corporation, New York City, April 26, 1994. Organizer: Mr. Joseph Goldstein.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Planning Systems: Potential Applications for Information Systems and Strategic Management Consulting,” EDS – Center for Advanced Research, Cambridge, May 5, 1994. Organizer: Mr. Lowell Watson.

“Multidimensional Scaling: Potential Applications for Market Research – Three Case Studies,” Epsilon, Burlington, May 27, 1994. Organizer: Mr. Don Ryan.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Planning Systems: Potential Applications for Information Systems Management and Business Process Re-engineering,” Cambridge Technology Partners, Cambridge, May 31, 1994. Organizer: Mr. Burt Rubinstein.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Planning Systems: Potential Applications for Information Systems Management and Business Model Development,” Visible Systems Corporation, Waltham, June 10, 1994. Organizer: Mr. Don Sherwood.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Planning Systems: Potential Applications for Executive Information Systems (EIS) Design and Business Process Re-engineering,” Legacy Technology, Burlington, June 17, 1994. Organizer: Mr. Wallace McKenzie.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Planning Systems: Potential Applications for Strategic Management Consulting,” Corporate Decisions Inc., Boston, June 20, 1994. Organizer: Mr.Adrian J. Slywotzky.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Planning Systems: Potential Applications for Information Systems Management and Business Process Re-engineering,” Ernst & Young – Center for Business Innovation, Boston, June 23, 1994. Organizer: Mr. Bernard F. Mathaisel.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Planning Systems: New Applications for Developemnt of Financial Modeling,” Northfield Information Services Inc., Boston, June 24, 1994. Organizer: Mr. Dan DiBartolomeo.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Planning Systems: Potential Applications for Executive Information Systems (EIS) Design and Business Process Re-engineering,” Open Environment Corporation (OEC), Boston, July 5, 1994. Organizer: Mr. Axel Allen.

“New Paradigm for the Analysis of Information Technology Trends to Year 2000,” Ernst & Young – Center for Business Innovation, Boston, July 12, 1994. Organizer: Mr. Bernard F. Mathaisel.

“An Interpretation of Executive Concerns in the 90’s – Content Analysis of Articles in 40 Business Magazines,” Ernst & Young – Center for Business Innovation, Boston, July 19, 1994. Organizer: Mr. Bernard F. Mathaisel.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Planning Systems: Potential Applications for Strategic Management Consulting,” ABT Associates Inc., Cambridge, August 18, 1994. Organizer: Mr. Harry Garnett.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Planning Systems: New Applications for Developemnt of Financial Modeling,”

ABT Associates Inc., Cambridge, August 24, 1994. Organizer: Dr. Susan Wood.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Planning Systems: Potential Applications to Manufacturing and Project Operations Management Consulting,” Independent Project Analysis Inc. (IPA), Reston VA, October 28, 1994. Organizer: Ms. Mary Ellen Yarossi.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Planning Systems: Potential Applications for Strategic Management Consulting,” Mercer Management Consulting, Lexington, October 31, 1994. Organizer: Dr. Jonathan Fay.

“Demand Forecasting: A New Modeling Approach”, Putnum, Hayes & Bartlett, Cambridge, November 2, 1994. Organizer: Dr. Gerard McCullaugh.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Planning Systems: Potential Applications for Information Systems Management and Business Process Re-engineering,” BBN, Cambridge, December 21, 1994. Organizer: Dr. Sheldon Baron.

1995

“Computer-Aided Strategic Planning Systems: Potential Applications for Information Systems Management and Business Process Re-engineering,” Factory Mutual Engineering, Norwood, January 6, 1995. Organizer: Mr. Richard Gottlieb.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Planning Systems: New Applications for Developemnt of Financial Modeling,”

Bankers Trust, New York City, January 30, 1995. Organizer: Ms. Caroline Watteeue.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Planning Systems: New Applications for Modeling in the Energy Research Field,”

Xenergy, Burlington, March 15, 1995. Organizer: Mr. Andrew Parece and Dr. Mark Hoffman.

“Multidimensional Scaling: Potential Applications for Market Research – Three Case Studies,” Applied Marketing Science, Waltham, March 20, 1995. Organizer: Mr. Robert Klein.

“Object-Oriented Methodology: Paradigms in Analysis & Design Tools,” Chipcom, Southborough, April 3, 1995. Organizer: Mr. Jim Bogart.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Planning Systems: Potential Applications for Strategic Management Consulting,” GeoPartners Research Inc., Cambridge, April 18, 1995. Organizer: Dr. Murray Metcalfe.

“Computer-Aided Strategic Planning Systems: Potential Applications for Information Systems Management and Business Process Re-engineering,” MITRE, Bedford, April 20, 1995. Organizer: Dr. Bill Hutzler and Dr. Karen Pullen.

“Computational Engine Design: A Proposed Modeling and a System Architecture for a DSS on Monitoring the ROI from Marketing Programs,” General Electric Capital, Stamford, CT, August 16, 1995. Organizer: Mark Gilder.

“An Analysis of Buyer Purchasing Criteria using Multidimensional Scaling Modeling: Two Case Studies – Object-Oriented Technology (Software) and Capital Equipment Technology (Hardware),” Acquisition Conference, McLean, VA October 16, 1995. Organizers: EDAC, MITRE Corporation.

1996