E-Commerce is Gaining Momentum
October 7, 2021
The late Hall of Fame baseball player Yogi Berra is often quoted as having said, “The future ain’t what it used to be.” When it comes to the retail sector, he certainly
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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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Congratulations to Nobel Laureate Professor David MacMillan, Princeton University, Department of Chemistry
October 6, 2021
As a former Visiting Professional Executive in Cognitive Reasoning Platforms in Princeton’s Department of Chemistry, I was as thrilled as others associated with Princeton’s chemistry department to learn that Professor David W.C.
The Autonomous Digital Enterprise, Conclusion
October 6, 2021
According to many business experts, the Digital Age requires organizations to transform into Digital Enterprises. Digital transformation, however, involves much more than simply buying the latest technologies. In fact, experts insist the
The Autonomous Digital Enterprise, Part 1
October 5, 2021
Closures forced by the coronavirus pandemic coupled with the difficulty some businesses are having finding workers to fill job vacancies have motivated many companies to look more closely at automation. This perfect
China’s Electrical Grid Affects the Global Supply Chain
October 4, 2021
The world runs on electricity. That’s why, in the aftermath of a natural disaster, most news stories report how many households are without electrical power. When people have reliable access to power
Retailers Could Start Holiday Sales Before Halloween
October 1, 2021
For years now, retailers have been advancing the date for Christmas holiday sales. For decades, holiday sales began after Thanksgiving on Black Friday. In the past few years, however, it has not
Distinguishing AI, Cognitive Computing, and Machine Learning
September 30, 2021
One of the questions I am often asked is, “What’s the difference between artificial intelligence and cognitive computing?” Business leaders are beginning to understand that artificial intelligence (AI) is often being used
Analog Supply Chains are an Anachronism in a Digital World
September 29, 2021
According to Oxford Languages, an anachronism is “a thing belonging or appropriate to a period other than that in which it exists, especially a thing that is conspicuously old-fashioned.” In the Digital
Customer Experience and Technology
September 28, 2021
The pandemic has increased the importance of customer service and customer experience. In a previous article, I wrote, “As we struggle to find a way out of the pandemic, companies can help
Got Data?
September 27, 2021
Nearly two decades ago, the dairy industry launched a famous advertising campaign with the logo “Got milk?” The campaign featured advertisements in which people found themselves in desperate need of a glass
