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Viewpoint: Becoming a Data-Informed Organization

We hear a lot of talk these days about the virtues of data-driven organizations. That’s certainly reasonable up to a point — but what does it really mean? When it comes to routine operational decisions, in particular, the current bias …

GM: Software, New Battery Parts Will Solve Bolt Fire Issues

DETROIT (AP) — Engineers at General Motors have figured out how to fix a battery problem with the Chevrolet Bolt electric hatchback that caused five of them to catch fire. The company says they developed diagnostic software to look for …

How to Make Self-Driving Cars Safer on Roads

It’s a big question for many people in traffic-dense cities like Los Angeles: When will self-driving cars arrive? But following a series of high-profile accidents in the United States, safety issues could bring the autonomous dream to a screeching halt. …

New Study Highlights Value of Identifying, Addressing Anomalies

A newly released Johns Hopkins University study highlights how identifying anomalies coupled with appropriate supervisory followup makes for a highly effective and reliable organization. As continued drought and unusually high temperatures raise alarm over the severity of this year’s wildfire …