Smart Cities and the Big Brother Syndrome
April 2, 2018
If you are not the first-born child in your family, you may have an older brother. For much of history, having a big brother meant you had a friendly guardian to whom
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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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Bundling Blockchain with Other Technologies for Maximum Effect
March 30, 2018
Blockchain technology has received a lot of press this past year. Most people associate the technology with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin; but, blockchain technology has much broader application and is poised to disrupt
Omnichannel is all about the Customer
March 29, 2018
We all know the World Wide Web introduced customers to a new way of shopping. The rise of e-commerce has played havoc with traditional brick-and-mortar stores — which all struggle to counter
Some Basics about Machine Learning
March 28, 2018
Much of the current discussion about artificial intelligence (AI) actually involves a sub-set of AI called machine learning. Erika Morphy explains, “Machine learning is the use of computing resources that have the
The Supply Chain, Internet of Things, and Cognitive Computing
March 27, 2018
Symbiosis is defined as a mutually beneficial relationship. A number of analysts believe, in the near future, a symbiotic relationship is going to develop between the supply chain and the Internet of
Technologies are changing the Logistics Picture
March 26, 2018
Supply chain professionals are like the military’s special forces. Each day they battle to beat competitors while simultaneously trying to win the hearts and minds of customers. According to Steve Geary, President
We need more FEM in STEM
March 23, 2018
The month of March, in the United States, is designated Women’s History Month. It was created to correct the historical imbalance that mostly lauds the historical contributions of men to society. As
Will 2018 be the Year of Digital Disruption?
March 22, 2018
More and more headlines address the topic of digital disruption. The dictionary defines a disruption as “a disturbance or problem that interrupts an event, activity, or process.” Digital disruption is about interrupting
Freeing Humans from Robotic Tasks
March 21, 2018
Historically humans have found ingenious ways to automate tedious and, sometimes dangerous, tasks. Tedium is seldom a good thing in the workplace. Following that pattern, it should come as no surprise software
Targeted Marketing to Generations is becoming Passé
March 20, 2018
Humans love to categorize things. Doing so has enabled us as a species to increase our knowledge and expand our understanding. We have created orders, arrays, frameworks, taxonomies, and groupings. One popular
