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.
Back in March 2011, supply chain professionals were just beginning to grapple with the effects of the devastating earthquake/tsunami combination that struck Japan. One thing was clear, however, sectors that were going
I have written several posts about the future of product tagging in the supply chain and have noted that the future of tagging remains unclear. When radio frequency identification tags were developed,
Like all commercial enterprises, trucking firms are in business to make a profit. Without trucking firms, the U.S. economy would collapse. Rising costs, however, concern both trucking firms and companies that rely
People are always coming up with new terms to sell their products or services. However, when one starts hearing the same term from different quarters, it’s generally time to start paying closer
Dan Gilmore, Editor of Supply Chain Digest, asks, “Has there been anything much stranger in the supply chain than the tale of RFID in the consumer packaged goods to retail supply chain?”
With gasoline and diesel prices hovering between $3 and $4 per gallon, some trucking firms have reduced capacity to ensure that more loads are filled. With capacity at a premium and rates
Trevor Miles asserts that supply chain portfolio complexity is increasing “due to mass customization and shortening product life cycles.” [“Visibility, the antidote to supply chain opacity,” The 21st Century Supply Chain, 2
After publishing my last post on social media and the supply chain [More Thoughts on Social Media’s Impact on Supply Chains], I received a nice note from Ashly Li, whom I quoted
If earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, floods, fires, strikes and the like were not enough for supply chain professionals to worry about, supply chain analysts are now warning about systemic fragilities they see
Supply chain risk management guru Daniel Stengl notes that more and more companies are developing product lines for different markets and wonders “if it is ok just to use the same supply
All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions ©2024 Enterra Solutions LLC® | Click for Accessibility
inquiries@enterrasolutions.com
