Enterra Insights

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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Managing Robots

“In Isaac Asimov’s classic series of short stories I, Robot,” writes Tim Criswell, President of Wynright Robotics, “he lists the first law of robotics as, ‘A robot may not injure a human

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More Supply Chain Talent Needed

“Members of today’s supply chain teams are busy,” writes Lora Cecere, founder of Supply Chain Insights. “Business complexity is rising and teams are trying to get to data and align the organization

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3D Printing Comes of Age, Part 3

TechShop is “a three-story workshop in [San Francisco] city outfitted with 3-D printers, laser cutters and other sophisticated tools to develop products and prototypes.” [“A Shop to Build Your Hit Product, by

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3D Printing Comes of Age, Part 2

In Part 1 of this series, I asserted that 3D Printing (or additive manufacturing) is likely to be one of the next disruptive technologies that alters the business landscape — assuming legal

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3D Printing Comes of Age, Part 1

I have written several articles on the impact that 3D printing (sometimes called additive manufacturing) will have on the future of manufacturing and retailing. Occasionally, a writer says 3D printing is the

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Causes of Major Supply Chain Disruption

In a post about the causes of major supply chain disruptions, analyst Bob Ferrari discusses insights gained from an E2open-sponsored survey conducted by Gatepoint Research. [“New Survey Data Reflecting on Causes of

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Handling Big Data

“Raw data are like raw sewage,” writes Andrew Hill, “toxic if not handled properly.” [“Less is more when it comes to ‘big data’, Financial Times, 12 November 2012] He warns, “The lure

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Multi-channel Marketing Hits Its Stride

If this past week has demonstrated anything, it’s that many shoppers are now fully embracing multi-channel shopping. According to Kara Swisher, it all started on Thanksgiving Day (aka Mobile Thursday). [“Mobile Thursday?

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