This study examines the composition of attributes among members of the Production and Operations Management Society (POMS). We analyze POMS membership data from 2017 to 2023 and conference registration data from 2011 to 2024. Specifically, the study seeks to: (1) describe the current composition of POMS members and conference registrants in terms of gender, academic rank, and country of affiliation, and (2) provide recommendations for improving representation within professional societies.
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