Red Car-nation
May 13, 2010
One need look no further than the streets of China to see that it is emerging from the Great Recession. Consumers there are beginning to fancy their cars [“China embraces freedom of
Category: Globalization
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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Update on Emerging Markets: Asia Leads Global Recovery
May 4, 2010
Earlier this year I posted a blog entitled Emerging Market Nations Continue to Fare Better than Others. The primary focus of that post was the so-called BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India, and
Still Searching for Global Leadership
April 26, 2010
Four years ago I posted a blog entitled The Need for Global Leadership. In that post, I wrote: “Genuine global leadership will only be achieved when enlightened world leaders create and promulgate
Syria Old and New
April 22, 2010
Portions of the modern state of Syria rest in what has been labeled the cradle of civilization. New excavations there are uncovering some of the earliest clues about the people who established
South to South Relationships begin to Strengthen
April 14, 2010
If you need evidence that the world is changing, you might want to look at the fact that so-called BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India, and China) are starting to fill economic gaps
Immigration and Progress
April 9, 2010
Although the debate over health care reform has grabbed most of the political headlines in the United States over the past few months, immigration reform has also managed to get some press.
Making the World Safe for Women
April 8, 2010
One of the oldest objects of worship known to man is small figurine carved out of oolitic limestone that has been labeled the Venus of Willendorf. Displayed at the Natural History Museum
Port Efficiency and Secure Information Sharing are Keys to International Trade
April 7, 2010
Anyone who follows activities in either the supply chain or shipping sectors knows that the shipping industry has been suffering from hard times. Shipyards and shipping companies have struggled and some haven’t
The Power of Culture
April 6, 2010
The Victorian Scottish historian and essayist, Thomas Carlyle, once wrote: “Culture is the process by which a person becomes all that they were created capable of being.” In past posts, I’ve noted
Traceable Supply Chains and Food Safety
April 5, 2010
Illnesses and deaths associated with tainted food are a constant concern for consumers, retailers, and suppliers. In addition to physical consequences, economic consequences of food recalls can be enormous. According to a
