New Year’s Eve 2019
December 31, 2019
“Each new year offers an exciting opportunity for a fresh start and new beginnings,” writes Maryn Liles, “which is probably why we all look forward to New Year’s Eve so much.”[1] Despite
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In this blog, we discuss cognitive computing and other cutting-edge technologies with a focus on supply chain management, autonomous decision-making, and innovation. Other topics of discussion include digital enterprise transformation, autonomous intelligent enterprises, emerging technologies, and global trade. 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.
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Smart Cities: If I Only had a Brain
December 30, 2019
We’re all familiar with the Scarecrow’s musical lament in the movie “The Wizard of Oz.” Part of the lyrics read: “And my head I’d be scratchin’ whilemy thoughts were busy hatchin’If
Cognitive Technology and the Digital Supply Chain
December 27, 2019
Numerous articles discussing digital supply chains also discuss how cognitive technologies (e.g., artificial intelligence (AI), cognitive computing, and machine learning) play a vital role in digital strategies. The staff at HERE Technologies
The Returning Season
December 26, 2019
The holiday shopping season actually ends with the holiday returns season. Matt Guasco (@mattpguasco), President of INF Marketing and Logistics, explains, “With the rise in e-commerce has come an annual torrent of
Christmas 2019: Traditions
December 25, 2019
“Across the world,” write the folks from Balsam Hill, “Christmas is celebrated in a multitude of rich and cherished traditions. Their origins are wonderfully varied, emerging out of cultures and beliefs throughout
The Flavors of Christmas
December 24, 2019
Mel Torme’s “The Christmas Song” reminds us that “chestnuts roasting on an open fire” and “a turkey and some mistletoe … help to make the season bright.” Most people enjoy the holiday
The Digital Transformation Journey
December 23, 2019
As a new year approaches, thoughts often turn to how we would like to see things change. Many business executives will undoubtedly contemplate how their organizations are going to change in response
Companies Need AI: Understand What You are Getting
December 20, 2019
Jonathan Vanian (@JonathanVanian) reports, “Artificial intelligence is so important for business success, executives said in a new survey, that most of them fear their companies will fail without it.”[1] At the same
Decision Making in the Digital Age
December 19, 2019
Good decisions lead to good outcomes — or as the late Mahatma Gandhi once stated, “The future depends on what you do today.” Every day corporate leaders are required to make an
Artificial Intelligence: Where Are We Now?
December 18, 2019
The term “artificial intelligence” (AI) invokes both hope and fear. The hope is AI will help us solve challenges like global warming, cancer, and feeding the world. The fear is AI will
