The mission of Annals of Management Science (AMS) is to publish peer-reviewed, original, and high-quality articles that contribute significantly to the advancements of management science theories, applications and practices, and to the developments and enhancements of best business practices. AMS provides an international communication forum for discussions, debates, and collaborations between business and management science researchers and practitioners. The journal welcomes high-quality articles in the areas of management science, operations research, statistics, business, management, and other management science-related areas. AMS’s vision is to rank among the top 5% of all journals in the areas of management science, operations management, and operations research in terms of the quality and novelty of contributions; world-wide reputation, distribution, and readership; and impact.