Yue Li
Director, Operations Research,
About Yue
Yue Li is a member of our Advanced Analytics practice with deep expertise in both predictive and prescriptive analytics.
With over a decade of experience in forecasting, revenue management, and workforce optimization, she drives business value through data-driven strategies. At Bain, Yue leads the Demand Forecasting Center of Excellence, developing proprietary tools and advising Fortune 500 clients on AI-powered solutions across industries like retail, consumer products, advanced manufacturing, aviation, etc..
Prior to joining Bain, Yue is a senior researcher and enterprise solutions developer in Forecasting R&D at SAS Institute Inc.
She holds a Ph. D. in operations research.
Outside of work, she is a certified USA National Karate Judge, applying the same precision and discipline to martial arts as she does to solving business challenges.
Recent Insights
- “Adapting Forecast Models for a Prolonged Crisis,” Expert Commentary, February 2021, Article
- “Predicting Consumer Demand in an Unpredictable World,” HBR.org, November 2020, Article
- “Classify Demand Series to Improve the Forecast,” Expert Commentary, August 2019, Article
- “Fit for Purpose: Adapt Your Forecasting Method to the Decision at Stake,” Expert Commentary, August 2019, Article