Ox Road Observations

Short articles covering topics of interest for our clients and our broader community of partners and associates.

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Takin’ What They’re Givin’

In 1982 Huey Lewis and the News released a single called Workin’ for a Livin’ and it did pretty well on the popular music charts of the...

Who is the "Good Idea Fairy" [and why should you shun her]?

When dealing with complex processes carried out by complex organizations, we encounter problems. It is natural to seek solutions to those...

So, You’re Saying There’s a Chance…

All human endeavors face uncertainty. When operating a complex enterprise, we face uncertainty in economic forces, equipment reliability,...

Classification Models – Enough to be Effective

In Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, Obi-Wan Kenobi begins training Luke Skywalker using a floating droid equipped with tiny lasers. The...

Much Ado About Machine Learning

Discussions of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and even “deep learning” permeate every industry on earth now....

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