Category: Technology

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.

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Global Supply Chain Risk Management

If you’ve ever watched ABC’s Shark Tank, you have probably heard one or more the sharks (i.e., angel investors) press entrepreneurs about reducing the per piece cost to make the items they

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3D Printed Food

In a post I wrote last year entitled “Trekkies Rejoice! Food Replicators are Coming Soon,” I discussed how culinary schools, restaurants, and NASA are experimenting with 3D printers that use edible materials,

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The Age of Predictive Business

During the run-up to 2012 U.S. presidential election, a 34-year-old statistician named Nate Silver “used an elaborate series of calculations to correctly call the outcome in all 50 states.” At the time,

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Big Data and the Pharmaceutical Industry

“Big data has grown to prominence in the pharmaceutical market over recent years,” writes Lucy Hill, “turning into a key technology for businesses.” [“Big data becomes more prominent in pharma industry,” KL

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Old MacDonald had Big Data — EIEIO

“Big data. If you haven’t yet heard that term dropped in casual conversation with other farmers,” writes Jim Langcuster, “you likely will — soon.” [“‘Big data’ will change the way you farm,”

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The Disruptive Nature of 3-D Printing

At this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES), wearable devices appeared to capture the most attention; however, Peter Svensson, a technology writer for the Associated Press, reports that another group was also garnering

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