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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Shipping Woes

Less than two years ago, analysts were predicting a bright future for maritime shipping. Demand for new ships seemed strong, container throughput at ports was increasing, and the number of Ultra Large

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Zimbabwe Remains a Conundrum

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton recently made an important tour of seven African nations. One of her stops was in South Africa where, inter alia, she was seeking support for dealing

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The Diversity of Humankind

We’ve all heard the statistic that humans are genetically 99.9% the same. Yet we marvel at how diverse we look and act. A new study confirms that there is little genomic variation

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Pipelines, Oil, and Iraq’s Future

When the United States invaded Iraq and overthrew Saddam Hussein, many people believed that Iraq’s oil sector would produce enough revenue to help pull it out of its economic doldrums. Those hopes

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Health Care and Development

Health care reform continues to make headlines in the United States. As president and CEO of a business, I am obviously following the debate because the outcome will affect both my company

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The Temptation of Power

In late June, Honduran soldiers stormed the presidential palace in Tegucigalpa and forced President Manuel Zelaya into exile in Costa Rica. As The Economist reported, “It was a flashback to a nightmare

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Hope in Ghana

President Barack Obama’s recent visit to Ghana placed that small country in the global spotlight. President Obama selected Ghana for his first presidential visit to Africa because it stands in such stark

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