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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Of Bosses and Business

The current economic recession focused the harsh light of the media on chief executive officers of businesses that either helped create the conditions that caused the downturn or weren’t strong enough to

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Vitamins and Development

Almost everyone knows that in the heyday of sailing ships, scurvy was the scourge of sailors. For those not familiar with the disease, Wikipedia reports: “Scurvy leads to the formation of spots

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Capitalism and Inequality

Opponents of capitalism believe that the system is inherently flawed because it creates enormous inequalities in wealth. Back in March 2004, The Economist published an article that examined that belief [“More or

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The Debate about Smart Grids Continues

The stimulus package passed earlier this year by Congress contains funding for smartening up America’s power grid. An office park in northern Kentucky, sponsored by Duke Energy, is one of several proof-of-concept

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LED to the Future

When most of us hear the term “light emitting diode” or LED, we think either about the little lights that tell us that our electronic gizmos are on or solar-powered landscape lighting

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In Remembrance …

Today America celebrates Memorial Day. Although the holiday marks the unofficial beginning of summer, the day was officially proclaimed on 5 May 1868 by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand

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Investing in Africa

I was recently contacted by Fabiane Dal-Ri from Baird’s Communications Management Consultants about a study her firm conducted in partnership with the Africa Business Initiative of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce concerning

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The Conundrum of “Clean Coal”

Television viewers in America have seen dueling advertisements between environmental groups and the coal industry. Coal industry ads show a video clip of President Obama on the campaign trail talking about clean

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Conflict and Diplomacy

Jimmy Carter is one of the few former presidents whose stature actually rose once he left office. He has dedicated his post-presidential years to helping others and his sincerity has resulted in

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Nastiness in Nineveh

The very name “Nineveh” conjures up images of past glory. In the Bible, Nineveh is called an “exceeding great city.” (Jonah 1:1) It was the Assyrian king Sennacherib who made Nineveh a

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