Labor Day 2023
September 4, 2023
Civilization has always moved forward on the backs of laborers (i.e., the people who actually do the work that makes society function). From the great manmade wonders of the ancient world to
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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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A Great Tree of Artificial Intelligence has Fallen: Douglas Bruce Lenat
September 2, 2023
The labels “genius” and “visionary” are too often bestowed on people who are not worthy of those titles. That was not the case with my good friend and mentor Douglas Bruce Lenat
Consumer Credit, Generation Z, and the Consumer Packaged Goods Sector
August 31, 2023
Nothing is more central to the consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector than supply and demand — and few things affect supply and demand like economic trends. During the pandemic, when going out
Risk Management Can Be a Competitive Advantage, Part Two
August 29, 2023
“The human race has long appreciated that disruptions are part of life,” writes the staff at Logility, “they come in waves, and the best laid plans don’t always result in the outcomes
Risk Management Can Be a Competitive Advantage, Part One
August 24, 2023
“Plan all you want,” writes Cyrus Hadavi, CEO of Adexa, “but disruptions are the supply chain’s real problem.”[1] Why? Because global supply chains are constantly facing crises. According to the World Economic
Geopolitical Risks to Supply Chains: China, Russia, and Beyond
August 22, 2023
“Geopolitical risk is center stage,” declares Ziad Haider, McKinsey & Company’s Global Director of Geopolitical Risk. He adds, “There are the Russia–Ukraine conflict, strenuous relationships among countries across the globe, internet restrictions,
National Lemonade Day 2023: Celebrating Entrepreneurship
August 17, 2023
There appears to be competing National Lemonade Days in America. According to the staff National Today, 20 August is the designated day to “join your community in celebrating National Lemonade Day!”[1] However,
The Changing Landscape of Retail Supply Chains
August 15, 2023
The past few years of turmoil in the retail sector have challenged many professionals. The so-called “retail apocalypse” was deepened by the pandemic, then came inventory overload and inflation. Retailers could be
Leadership and Decision-making
August 10, 2023
Decisions are important in both our personal and professional lives. Good business leaders understand the importance of decision-making and continually seek to improvement how decisions are made throughout their organizations. According to
Food Security and National Security
August 8, 2023
Some reality television shows, like the History Channel’s Alone, feature contestants who volunteer to live rough for a period of time. The focus of these shows is watching contestants’ search for food
