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.
“Christmas is coming, the geese are getting fat.” That opening line of a traditional Christmas carol is normally sung after Thanksgiving; however, for supply chain professionals it’s a warning they should hear
The historical period in which we live has been given a number of labels including the Digital Age and the Information Age. The dictionary defines an “age” as “a distinct period of
We live in a risky world. Supply chains, especially extended ones, are subject to an almost infinite number of risks. Analysts from IDV Solutions note, “Natural disasters, weather, civil unrest, terrorism, workforce
Today, much of the United States will experience a total solar eclipse. That hasn’t happened for nearly 100 years. Because of its rarity, a solar eclipse could be counted as a black
“Even the biggest players in manufacturing are not immune to supply chain disruptions,” writes Kasey Hall. “Severe weather, factory fires, political upheaval, labor strikes, even heavy traffic conditions are all supply chain
Inventory shrink remains a problem for every retailer. How big of a problem? A year ago Joel Griffin (@SecInfoWatch) reported, “For the second consecutive year, loss prevention executives report that retail shrink
For years subject matter experts have touted the benefits of closer supply chain collaboration. For example, back in 2013 Leonie Barrie reported that participants at a supply chain conference were told, “Efforts
Retailers and suppliers have a symbiotic, but often tense, relationship. One source of tension is retailer chargebacks (or fines). Last year, the staff at Supply Chain 24/7 reported, “Vendors like Target and Walmart continue
In many aspects of life — from politics to criminal investigation to investment — the advice you often hear is “follow the money.” If you want to know where supply chain transformation
Companies taking a wait-and-see approach to digitizing their supply chain shouldn’t wait very long according to George W. Prest (@mhi_ceo), CEO of MHI. He claims the digital supply chain is already the
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