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.
“Supply chains,” writes Abe Eshkenazi (@aeshkenazi), CEO of APICS, “are like the central nervous system in humans — they are complex, integral systems that are constantly interacting with their environment.”[1] Central nervous
“It’s been clear for a while,” writes Bill Bishop (@BrickMeetsClick), Chief Architect at Brick Meets Click, “that a wide range of shoppers would like to do at least some of their grocery
Most analysts agree businesses face an imperative to transform into a digital enterprise or lose ground to competitors that do. Industrial age organizations are simply not up to the challenges of the
“Supply chain practitioners, accustomed to the ongoing disruptions throughout the sub-tier supply chain, are familiar with the usual risks that threaten supply chain continuity: factory fires, port disruptions, force majeure, chemical spills,
Retailer chargebacks against vendors are not new, but they do represent a growing challenge to profitability. The staff at Supply Chain 24/7 reports, “Vendors like Target and Walmart continue to increase vendor
The ground beneath businesses continues to shift as the impacts of e-commerce, new business models, digitization, and automation are fully felt. Many analysts are convinced that only companies successfully transforming themselves into
John Wanamaker, the late department store magnate, once stated, “Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted. The trouble is I don’t know which half.” In the age of big data
Amid all the hype about the Internet of Things (IoT) one fact is beginning to come clear — there are still a lot of challenges to be overcome before its full implementation can
There is a lot of talk today about the Internet of Things (IoT) and how it will connect with individuals (e.g., wearables, smart thermostats, connected appliances, etc.). Jennifer Baljko, for example, writes,
Inventory management continues to be a business conundrum. Lora Cecere (@lcecere), founder and President of Supply Chain Insights, recalls a heated debate about inventory that took place on stage at a company-sponsored
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