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.
According to Yossi Sheffi (@YossiSheffi), Director of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics, big data is an organization’s most valuable asset. He writes, “The well-worn adage that a company’s most valuable
The late Warren Bennis, a pioneer in the contemporary field of Leadership studies, once stated, “Trust is the lubrication that makes it possible for organizations to work.” He could have replaced the
For years, business experts have encouraged companies to transform into digital enterprises. Technology writer Kaiti Norton (@KitKatKaiti) explains, “Digital transformation (DX) has been a buzz word in IT circles for years, and
Half a dozen years ago, journalist Rhodi Lee wrote, “The ability of humans to use language is among the things that make them distinct from other animals, but scientists were not certain
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
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
“Today,” business consultant Rishad Tobaccowala (@rishad), insists, “every company is a tech company.”[1] In Part 1 of this article, I explained why he makes that assertion and discussed why organizations should transform
In the construction business, professionals know a great building begins with a strong foundation. That basic concept holds true in most aspects of life including business. At a time when many experts
Prior to the pandemic, a number of studies concluded organizations only had a short-period of time to begin their digital transformation journeys. Back in January 2020, as the first news reports about
At a time when conspiracy theories result in all sorts of crazy notions and actions, I hesitate to write about an “invisible hand” — it sounds so full of mystery and intrigue.
