Category: Development

In this blog, we discuss cognitive computing and other technologies with a focus on supply chain management and innovation. Other topics of discussion include digital enterprise transformation, marketing, the Internet of Things, and smart cities. 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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The Need for Global Leadership

Yesterday I discussed the collapse of the Doha round of trade talks and its likely consequences. Were that the only failure on the international community’s balanced scorecard, I probably wouldn’t be so

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Land Policy & Resilience

Bolivia, under the left-leaning leadership of Evo Morales, is making another attempt at land reform. An article in the Washington Post [“Two Views of Justice Fuel Bolivian Land Battle: Owners Dig In

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From Somalia to Svalbard

Two subjects over the past few days caught my eye: Somalia and food. Both topics touch on resilience, the first describes the importance of women in making societies resilient, the second explores

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Gallimaufry I

Gallimaufry is a hash made from leftovers. Over the years the term has also come to mean a hodgepodge. Occasionally I want to be able to address a hodgepodge of items that

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Out of Africa

There are several items in the news today that raise the issue of stability and development in Africa. The first big story is the takeover of Mogadishu, Somalia, by the Islamic Courts

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Plans vs. Planning

While perusing Art Hutchinson’s blog site (Mapping Strategy), I came across a wonderful quote from the late President and 5-star General, Dwight D. Eisenhower: “In preparing for battle, I have always found

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