article thumbnail

Cognitive Computing: Getting Clear on Definitions

Supply Chain Shaman

There is no common definition of cognitive computing and there are many variants. ” (AI lacks a common definition. Ask each technology provider for a definition. Here I give the reader some insights into the definitions that I use in my writing. The journey starts with definitions and clarity on terms.

article thumbnail

Getting Ready for 2017: Reflections on Telling Lies

Supply Chain Shaman

As a result, each time someone uses the word, you should ask for a definition. The lack of a common definition of the use of ‘research’ by industry analysts, bloggers, and consortia muddies the market. I also find that the definition of research by each analyst firm and consortia is different. Reflections.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Benchmarking Your Supply Chain Planning in 2017

ToolsGroup

For planning , efficient management of forecasting promotions and new product launches , and an adequate definition of tasks. We saw some other clear commonalities among the companies that consistently obtained better results, including: In product , rationalization of lots and parameters and the product portfolio.

article thumbnail

This Week in Logistics News (November 6-10, 2017)

Talking Logistics

I learned that fact (and many more important things) at the Command Alkon ELEVATE 2017 conference in New Orleans this week. E2open Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Zyme. Cement is one of the raw materials that goes into making concrete, which is the finished product. CLX Logistics Renews Partnership with BluJay Solutions.

article thumbnail

This Week in Logistics News (September 4-8, 2017)

Talking Logistics

LL4T1DCure Team Jersey 2017. Speaking of parcel delivery, Pitney Bowes announced that it has signed “a definitive agreement to acquire Newgistics, Inc., How far is 100 miles? It’s like going from Brooklyn, NY to Philadelphia, PA. How long will it take me? Well, it took me just over 7 hours last year in Death Valley !

article thumbnail

What’s Your Forecast Accuracy Target for 2017?

ToolsGroup

In other words, the definition of “good accuracy” will vary by brand, product line, and so on. Then, having modeled and understood your demand behavior, you need a robust data set to measure against which has also been modeled in the same way, controlling for those key differences.

article thumbnail

FMCG: I’m a Supply Chain expert…Get me out of here!

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

The definition of celebrity is a famous person, VIP, very important person, personality, name, big name, famous name, household name, star, superstar, celebutante, leading light, giant, great, master, guru. In that case why do I only know 3 people from the 2017 series?