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.
When a particular business topic can dramatically affect a company’s reputation or bottom line, one way of making sure that it receives the proper attention is to assign a top-level executive to
Often, when the subject of RFID tags is raised, the first thought that comes to mind is increased costs. After all, RFID tags still aren’t as cheap as printed barcodes. In a
Earlier this year, Primark, the fastest growing fast-fashion retailer in Europe, was named “winner of the Retail category in the European Supply Chain Excellence Awards. … Last year, Gordon Colborn, chairman of
Half a dozen years ago Lisa Harrington wrote, “Logistics and supply chain management continue to grow in stature within the corporate world. But merely gaining visibility in the boardroom doesn’t make logistics
Although Sue Gillman, Partner and Co-owner of Aveus, a global strategy & operational change firm, believes that Gartner is good at identifying top supply chain performers in its Gartner Supply Chain Top
At the moment, Somalia is known for three things: dysfunction, starvation, and piracy. The world has basically ignored Somalia’s internal dysfunction, struggled to deal with its famine, and has only taken half-measures
A recent article in The Economist magazine talked about the increasing use of computer models and simulations to make political forecasts. [“Game theory in practice,” 3 September 2011]. The article begins: “Bruce
As supply chains become increasingly global and integrated, information systems need greater agility to manage the resulting complexity and the need to act in real-time or near-real-time. Companies are asking for technologies
Every manufacturer wants to get its products on Wal-Mart’s shelves. The reason is simple: Wal-Mart is the world’s largest retailer. If you are a small company with a niche product, getting a
Supply chain risk management expert Daniel Stengl writes, “After a major disruption there are many firms [that] severely suffer and take a long time to fully recover. On the other side of
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