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Kraft/Heinz Merger Highlights Need for Cognitive Value Chain™

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.

Cognitive Computing and Supply Chain Risk Management

Despite numerous supply chain disruptions, companies often lack effective risk management. Analytics can help assess risks, but cognitive computing offers a more predictive approach. These AI systems can model many scenarios to find resilient strategies and help businesses make informed decisions.

Additive Manufacturing: Hype or Hope for U.S. Manufacturing? Part 2

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.

Additive Manufacturing: Hype or Hope for U.S. Manufacturing? Part 1

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.

Can U.S. Manufacturing Really Revive?

The article discusses the future of US manufacturing. While some say it's dead, others argue it can be revived with a focus on innovation and advanced technology. The revival won't bring back many factory jobs, but it will create new ones in the supply chain.

U.S. Manufacturing in the Coming Year

This article discusses the decline of manufacturing jobs in the US and the need for a comeback. The reasons for the decline include outsourcing and lack of government support for manufacturing. Manufacturing creates jobs not just in factories but also in the supply chain. A return to manufacturing requires investment in research and development and training for a high-tech workforce.