Computer-based knowledge management for futures literacy

Abstract

Contemporary business is characterized by increasing levels of turbulence, complexity, and uncertainty. Organizations that can adapt quickly to changing circumstances and navigate through a new environment have a competitive advantage. This complex array of uncertainty and ambiguity creates opportunities for foresight that empowers the imagination, enhances the ability to prepare, and recover and invent as changes occur. The paper discusses the modern challenges for knowledge and information management in relation to future literacy and explores its importance for modern logistics and supply chains. The role of the knowledge management system and foresight is emphasized in this context. Finally, the concept of a computer-based knowledge management system on the example of logistics is presented. The main goal of the proposed expert system is to reduce uncertainty, improve efficiently share and use knowledge to help one to better navigate the future in order to create flexibility and adaptability to change.