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In this InformationWeek article, Steve discusses strategies for winning the AI arms race, focusing on data validation, acquiring domain expertise, and forming partnerships with academia. Steve also warns about potential risks and the need for responsible AI development.

The Kraft Heinz merger created a global food giant with cost-cutting ambitions. The article discusses the need for a Cognitive Value Chain to optimize operations, improve supply chain visibility, understand international preferences, enhance decision-making, and adapt marketing strategies in the digital age.

This article discusses the growing challenge of product returns for retailers, especially in e-commerce. It highlights changing return policies, the high costs associated with returns, and various strategies retailers are adopting to manage this issue more effectively. CopyRetry

In this article, Steve shares how intelligent automation is revolutionizing business processes. It combines AI, machine learning, and robotic process automation to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and make better decisions. This technology is transforming back-office functions and enhancing customer experiences across industries.

This article discusses key supply chain trends for 2024, including improved decision-making, digitization, risk management, blockchain implementation, generative AI impacts, microservices adoption, cloud operations growth, and evolving use of labor management tools. It emphasizes the importance of data-driven and decision-driven approaches in business.

This article explores futuristic uses of 3-D printing beyond traditional manufacturing. Experts discuss potential applications in medicine, space exploration, and even space travel. 3-D printing could create custom prosthetics, complex spacecraft parts, and tools for astronauts. The key to this future lies in further technological advancements and broader adoption.

This article discusses 3-D printing (additive manufacturing) and its potential impact. Experts disagree on how big of a role it will play. Some believe 3-D printing will revolutionize manufacturing, while others believe it will be more for niche applications. Challenges include affordability, limited materials, and slow printing speeds.

This article explores the future of manufacturing in developed countries. Economies tend to move from agriculture to manufacturing to service industries, but some argue developed nations can still compete in manufacturing. The key is to focus on innovation and high-skill jobs, and develop strong supply chains. While countries like Germany succeed with this approach, the US faces challenges in education, energy policy, and immigration.