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26 Disruptive Tech Trends for 2016 – 2018

26 Disruptive Tech Trends for 2016 – 2018

Each year at this time, I read all of the predictions for the new year plus the ā€œtop Xā€ lists wrapping out the previous year. Add to that the first week of chaos that is CES and all of the new tech debuting in Las Vegas. And each year, Iā€™m left wanting more substance as I plan my research. So, in 2015, I officially threw my hat into the mix with my inaugural look at ā€œ25 Disruptive Technology TrendsĀ inĀ 2015 ā€“…

The Maker Movement and Its Impact on Supply Chain Transformation

The Maker Movement and Its Impact on Supply Chain Transformation

I follow the Maker Movement as a consumer, analyst and also as a maker. What is the maker movement? It a manifestation of the DIY (Do It Yourself) or DIWO (Do It With Others) culture where everyday people design, build and/or market something that they want or need on their own rather than buying something off the shelf. The maker movement has led to the creation of a number of technology products and solutions by typical individuals working without supportive…