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National Logistics Day 2025

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National Logistics Day 2025

National Logistics Day, observed on June 28th, celebrates logistics professionals, ensuring that global commerce flows smoothly. The massive U.S. logistics industry employs approximately 9 million people, incurring annual costs of $1.5 trillion, and is increasingly utilizing AI.
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Are Fears About AI Eliminating Jobs Stoking a Modern-day Luddite Movement?

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Are Fears About AI Eliminating Jobs Stoking a Modern-day Luddite Movement?

Artificial intelligence is expected to be a net job creator, despite concerns about displacement. Historical precedent shows that technology transforms work by creating new roles while automating routine tasks, although the benefits may be unevenly distributed.
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Personal and Enterprise Resiliency: Going from BANI to REAL

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Personal and Enterprise Resiliency: Going from BANI to REAL

The Cold War's predictable MAD framework has given way to today's BANI world—Brittle, Anxious, Non-linear, Incomprehensible, which is why we need new AI-powered enterprise systems to restore control and resilience.
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How Close is the Singularity?

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How Close is the Singularity?

Experts are divided on when or if AI will surpass human intelligence (the Singularity). Some predict it's near, others doubt it will happen. While AGI could transform industries, major technical and scientific hurdles remain. Caution and optimism both persist.
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Fears Grow as Artificial General Intelligence Nears

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Fears Grow as Artificial General Intelligence Nears

In this article I examine whether artificial intelligence poses major existential threats or offers benefits. While experts worry about uncontrollable AGI surpassing humans, others believe AI can partner with humanity to process data and drive productivity responsibly.
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Strategic Foresight and Planning

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Strategic Foresight and Planning

Strategic planning remains critical for organizational success despite widespread failures. Companies must adopt dynamic, AI-enhanced strategic foresight approaches to anticipate disruptions, explore scenarios, and adapt continuously in an uncertain, volatile business environment.

Personal Dispatches: Reflections on today’s society through the lens of Fortune Magazine December 1941

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The AI Arms Race Shifts Focus: Enterra Solutions at the Forefront of Specialized Data Acquisition

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The AI Arms Race Shifts Focus: Enterra Solutions at the Forefront of Specialized Data Acquisition

Artificial intelligence is rapidly evolving from general-purpose models to specialized ones that require domain-specific data. As featured in a recent Fast Company article, Enterra Solutions is at the forefront of this shift, focusing on acquiring specialized data in areas like healthcare and finance. The company provides services to help clients identify, acquire, and leverage this data to enhance their AI capabilities, positioning themselves as a key player in the future of AI development.
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Does AI Pose an Existential Threat?

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Does AI Pose an Existential Threat?

This article discusses the potential risks associated with artificial intelligence, including its amplification of human errors, impact on societal institutions, and potential for misuse. It explores various expert opinions and proposals for managing AI development and governance internationally.
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Thieves and Abusers are Ruining Supply Chain Returns for Everyone

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Thieves and Abusers are Ruining Supply Chain Returns for Everyone

This article discusses the challenges retailers face with product returns, including fraudulent practices and their financial impact. It explores strategies to manage returns effectively, such as using AI to predict and process returns, and the importance of consumer-friendly return policies.
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Self-Checkout Turns Customers into Employees and Employees into Security Guards

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Self-Checkout Turns Customers into Employees and Employees into Security Guards

This article discusses the evolution of self-checkout in retail, highlighting its challenges such as customer inconvenience and increased theft. It explores the technology's impact on retailers, consumer preferences across generations, and the uncertain future of self-checkout systems in stores.