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What is the First Thing you Check about your Business when you Wake Up?

What is the first thing you check about your business when you wake up? We all start our workday in different ways. Some think about their teams first; others, the numbers. Some are faced with fires to extinguish, while others are able to take a more leisurely stroll into their day. See how these leaders typically get their day started.

Bristlecone Flash - December 2019

What is your Supply Chain Superpower?

What is your supply chain superpower? Everyone dreams of having a superpower. Organizations that have transformed their supply chains have what could be considered superpowers – like visibility and predictability. See what supply chain leaders say is their supply chain superpower.

What does the Word Innovation Mean to You?

What does the word “innovation” mean to you? Merriam-Webster defines innovation as “the introduction of something new,” but the word holds a slightly different meaning for everyone. Learn what “innovation” means to top executives across a variety of industries.

If your Supply Chain were an Animal, What would it be, and Why?

If your supply chain were an animal, what would it be, and why? Does it live on land or in water? What are its characteristics? Check out these creative answers from executives and supply chain leaders across a variety of industries.

Leading Digital: Turning Technology into Business Transformation – George Westerman, MIT

George Westerman discusses concepts introduced in his book on “Turning Technology into Business Transformation.” He offers guidance through the context of five critical success factors – Vision, Projects, Platform, Governance, Culture – and stresses the important role leadership plays in driving change.

Superminds: The Surprising Power of People and Computers Thinking Together – Thomas Malone, MIT

Thomas Malone introduces his “superminds” concept and provides examples in the world around us. He challenges the audience to consider the power of people and computers working together – and envision what the hyperconnectivity of human and artificial intelligence makes possible.

AI in Supply Chain Planning – Sergio Caballero, MIT

Sergio Caballero discusses how algorithmic advances, data proliferation, and exponential growth in computing power and storage have propelled AI from hype to reality. He also talks about AI’s ability to revolutionize supply chain planning through visibility, automation, optimization and more.

From Supply Chains to Ecosystems: Capturing Value from IoT – Massimo Russo, BCG

BCG Henderson Institute Fellow Massimo Russo provides perspective on how B2B companies are leveraging connected equipment and IoT data to move into new business models, increase their value proposition and transition from structured value chains to loosely coupled ecosystems.

Presentations Dhaval Buch – CEO Bristlecone

It is the responsibility of companies everywhere to “seek, show and solve” the real problems in the world. Bristlecone CEO Dhaval Buch discusses the four social issues companies should consider when designing a digital supply chain for the future.