Six years ago today, Western Union sent its last telegram, a communication technology that was like magic when it was first introduced in the 1850s. As telephone service became more widespread and affordable, the telegram became less relevant. And then came the Internet, email, texting, and chatting, which spelled the end of the telegram.
Which technology will be next? When will the last email be sent?… Continue reading
Kids in middle school have transportation on the brain, at least according to my daughter’s principal. The school held a “Welcome Back” open house for parents this week and the principal, in his opening remarks, said he was surprised by the number of inventions proposed by students that were transportation-related: flying carpets, flying shoes, flying cars, and my personal favorite, teleportation.
Sorry trucking, sorry rail, sorry ocean. It… Continue reading
The high-tech industry dominated the news the past two weeks. Google announced that it is acquiring Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion; HP plans to sell its PC business, as well as stop making tablets and smartphones; and Steve Jobs is stepping down as Apple’s CEO.
The Google and HP news point to two high-level trends taking place in the computer industry: smartphones and tablets are disrupting
A few months ago, I attended a school board meeting where the principal and teachers of my children’s elementary school, along with parents and others, voiced their concern about the growing enrollment at the crowed school. Simply put, we can’t fit any more students in the building. Several ideas were proposed to alleviate the problem, including redistricting–i.e., sending some incoming… Continue reading
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Guest Commentary: Transportation and Mobility – On the Truck, in the Warehouse, and with the Workforce
Supply chain operators put food on their tables every night by considering enhancements in efficiency. So when the word “transportation” comes up in a meeting, most people think first about planes, boats, trains, trucks, deliveries and packages. However, the fact is that efficient transportation is at the heart of every supply chain process – not only on a delivery route, but also in the warehouse and in the store. And… Continue reading
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