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.
We are all familiar with the old adage, “Waste not, want not.” The fact of the matter is, however, that we waste a lot. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reported, “In 2009,
Supply chains have been around since villages began trading goods with each other tens of thousands of years ago. Over the course of those millennia, the complexity of supply chains has increased
The editorial staff at Supply Chain Digest asks an interesting question: “How Soon will ‘Printed’ Parts Revolutionize Supply Chains – and the World?” [22 February 2011] I first posted a blog that
As a result of the combination earthquake/tsunami in Japan, “manufacturing executives from San Mateo to Stuttgart are scrutinizing production schedules, searching for backup suppliers, and figuring out how to cope with rising
Before we get too much further into 2011, I thought I’d share a few more “expert” predictions about the supply chain. It’s clear from events in Japan that only the broadest of
As the situation in Japan becomes clearer, some companies are beginning to reassess the future of their supply chains. The devastation in Japan, as we all know, was enormous. Current estimates are
The term “Advance Ship Notice” (ASN) is a bit of a misnomer since it implies that the document is sent in advance of a shipment — it’s not. Generally, however, it does
During a discussion with Supply Chain Digest editor Dan Gilmore, David Johnston of JDA Software and Atul Pandey of Infosys Technologies, asserted that supply chain visibility and collaboration “are critical drivers of
A little less than a year ago, analysts from the McKinsey Quarterly identified what they considered to be the five most important forces shaping the global economy [“Five forces reshaping the global
In January, the World Bank forecast that the global economy would “grow at a modest 3.3% in 2011.” More interestingly, the bank predicted that it will be developing countries that prove to
All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions ©2024 Enterra Solutions LLC® | Click for Accessibility
inquiries@enterrasolutions.com
One of our team members will reach out shortly and we will help make your business brilliant!
