A Christmas Carol Day
December 24, 2020
In 1963, Songwriters Edward Pola and George Wyle wrote a Christmas carol entitled “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” The song was recorded and released that same year by pop
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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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Trends 2021: Supply Chain
December 23, 2020
Occasionally, a year comes along to which we gladly bid adieu — 2020 is one such year for many individuals and companies. Irish-American author Stewart Stafford summed up the feelings of many
Global Trade and Decoupling from China
December 22, 2020
Although the United States has a mixed history with free trade, following the Second World War, America became the champion of free trade. I. M. Destler, the Saul I. Stern Professor at
Will AI and Automation Decimate the Middle Class?
December 21, 2020
Job losses have been a recurring topic during the COVID-19 pandemic and many analysts are predicting the pandemic will hasten the day when artificial intelligence (AI) and automation will permanently displace millions
Coming to Our Senses About Food
December 18, 2020
Traditionally, when we use the phrase “come to one’s senses,” we mean either “regain consciousness” or “start to think and behave reasonably after a period of foolishness or irrationality.” When it comes
Last Mile Logistic Challenges Increase as Online Sales Soar
December 17, 2020
Last mile logistics are going to be a big story this holiday season. Caila Schwartz (@CailaSchwartz) , a senior industry strategist at Salesforce Commerce Cloud, reports, “All the traditional last-mile delivery carriers
Connecting the World Safely with the IoT—Is It Possible?
December 16, 2020
The world becomes more connected each and every day — and it’s not just people getting connected. In recent years, machine-to-machine connectivity through the Internet of Things (IoT) has exploded. Even though
Digital Transformation Begins at the Top
December 15, 2020
Few, if any, pundits would argue the fact we live in a Digital Age in which data is a highly valued resource. The World Economic Forum has declared data an asset on
Innovation Remains Essential in All Areas of Human Endeavor, Including Business
December 14, 2020
Anyone who keeps up with current events knows the world faces an almost limitless list of challenges. Challenges are a part of life which no individual, organization, business, or government can avoid.
The Pandemic is Changing Planograms
December 11, 2020
When shoppers enter a grocery store to buy food and other essentials, they often rely on overhead signs to direct them to various product aisles. Few of them are aware of the
