In this blog, we discuss cognitive computing and other technologies with a focus on supply chain management and innovation. Other topics of discussion include digital enterprise transformation, marketing, the Internet of Things, and smart cities. Our goal is to advance the public discussion about how cognitive computing and other advanced technologies affect the world in which we live.
Bradd C. Hayes is the active editor of this blog.
The future of work is a fascinating subject to contemplate and discuss. Prior to the pandemic, many of the articles discussing the future of work raised concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) and
Last June, journalist Steve Lohr (@SteveLohr) observed, “The nation’s jobs market stands at a somewhat puzzling juncture. There are still 7.6 million fewer people working than before the pandemic. But job openings
The workforce landscape is in a bit of disarray. According to freelance writer Anne Field (@annefieldonline), “Many senior executives are struggling with an urgent talent crisis: the Great Resignation. The COVID-19 pandemic
There are currently around 11 million unfilled job vacancies in the United States. Yet, for the past decade numerous articles have argued that artificial intelligence and robotics are about to displace millions
An oft-heard lament nowadays is that people lack the skills to fill available job openings. Most often, those laments are about the lack of hard skills. However, companies are quickly learning that
It might seem counterintuitive to write about job sustainability at a time when millions of job openings are going unfilled. Although a number of theories have been suggested for why people aren’t
There are currently over 8 million unfilled job openings in the United States. At the same time, business reporter Ben Popken (@bpopken) reports, “The civilian labor force participation rate, the government’s measurement
Over the past several years, there seems to have been a turning point concerning the rise of artificial intelligence and its impact on jobs. Back in 2017, Arjun Kharpal (@ArjunKharpal), CNBC’s senior
With the light growing ever brighter at the end of the pandemic tunnel, companies should prepare to ramp up operations and people should look forward to getting back to work. The Pandemic
Job losses have been a recurring topic during the COVID-19 pandemic and many analysts are predicting the pandemic will hasten the day when artificial intelligence (AI) and automation will permanently displace millions
