The lessons learned from the lobster craze, and what it didn't tell you.

The lessons learned from the lobster craze, and what it didn't tell you.

I. The Walking USB Drive is Quietly Leaving the Company. There's a type of employee every company has, but few realize how important they are. They're not engineers, nor are they sales personnel. They're the ones who "know a little about every system." They investigate ERP problems, export CRM data, piece together reports the boss needs using Excel, and even reconcile factory MES data with the financial system's figures. This person has a less-than-flattering name: the Walking USB Drive. Their value lies not in their intelligence, but in being the sole bridge between various systems. ERP has its language, CRM has its logic, HRM, POS, MES...
The Myth of AI Introduction: Transformation from “AI Toolman” to “Knowledge Asset”

The Myth of AI Introduction: Transformation from “AI Toolman” to “Knowledge Asset”

Where do companies use AI? In the era of digital transformation and rapid development of AI technology, many companies are thinking about how to effectively apply AI to daily business. However, a common misunderstanding is that as long as there are several "AI tool people" in the company (perhaps out of personal interest, enthusiasm, or company assignment) who are proficient in operating AI tools and have significantly improved work efficiency, it is considered that "We have successfully introduced AI." In fact, this is just an "individual AI application" and not a true "enterprise-level AI introduction." On the surface, it seems that there is "AI capability", but the following three major problems are often hidden: Reliance on individuals, unable to continue to operate. If the "AI tool person" leaves his job, problems with the entire output process that relies on him to use AI will emerge. ...