Matching Energy: supply & demand for oil

The production of oil, including West Texas Intermediate (WTI), is a complicated process involving many aspects of the supply chain. Add to that the trading of energy futures, and there is a two-sided market that requires interme... Read More

Emergency supply & demand matching

The matching of supply to demand is paramount in the response to COVID-19. During the recent White House Coronavirus daily briefing, various members of the administration's task force and the media addressed the topic of supply & demand matching of personal protective equipment (PPE). ... Read More

The story (and science) behind transplant math

Ever wonder how organ transplants are arranged? Not just at an individual level, but at a regional and national level? A trusted advisor to Volley Solutions passed along some remarkable content that illustrates the concepts that we are so passionate about! What follows is the story... Read More

Game theory, simply explained

The science of game theory can be applied across a variety of domains and circumstances. Until fairly recently, game theory has been relegated to the auditoriums of elite universities, used during tabletop simulations for international affairs, and occasionally applied within global business stra... Read More

Matchmakers are everywhere

Multi-sided markets are increasingly being leveraged to create platforms with positive network externalities. To achieve these potent outcomes, a matchmaker must serve in a manner that organizes each side of the marketplace. Typically one side of the market must be fostered to critical mass, and ... Read More