Remembering 9/11
September 10, 2021
For those of us old enough to remember the events of 11 September 2001, it’s hard to imagine that a score of years has passed since the tragic events of that day.
Category: Security
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 SolarWinds Fiasco
December 29, 2020
According to Bob Dylan’s iconic ballad, “The answer, my friend, is blowin’ in the wind. The answer is blowin’ in the wind.” Many companies are undoubtedly wondering where they can find answers
U.S. National Strategy for Global Supply Chain Security Finally Announced — Much Work Left to Do
February 2, 2012
Last fall, American Shipper magazine noted that several years had passed since Congress first “directed DHS to develop a global supply chain security strategy.” [“Government’s Plan to Secure the Global Supply Chain
Search for Resources at the Top of the World
June 7, 2011
Joseph Spears reports that the Arctic region “includes a rich basket of natural resources.” [“The Snow Dragon Moves into the Arctic Ocean Basin,” The Global Realm, 8 February 2011] He continues: “The
Some Thoughts on the Death of Osama bin Laden
May 2, 2011
Although it may seem odd for a corporate blog to comment on the death of a terrorist, there is a direct connection between Enterra Solutions®, LLC, and the events that brought Osama
Supply Chain Security
April 20, 2011
When the topic of supply chain security is raised, the two sources of insecurity that are mentioned most frequently in the press are terrorists and pirates. In two previous posts on this
Supply Chain Resilience and Supply Chain Security
January 17, 2011
According to a survey taken last year, “over 70 per cent of organizations … experienced at least one supply chain disruption in 2010” [“70pc of supply chains hit by disruption,” Supply Chain
Competing rather than Fighting with China
January 4, 2011
For readers who follow Tom Barnett’s Globlogization, you are probably aware that he was recently in China where he helped draft and present a “term sheet” that he and fellow authors, John
Supply Chains and the Northwest Passage
December 13, 2010
Since European explorers first pushed out to sea centuries ago, one of their goals was to find a shorter ocean passage between Europe and Asia. Such a trade route would make the
Terrorism and the Supply Chain
November 3, 2010
The latest terrorist scare that involved packages found onboard cargo aircraft is a good reminder that evil people are still trying to disrupt our lives and the world’s economy. Fortunately, no one
