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High performance computing (HPC) is enabling researchers at Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business, to conduct leading-edge research into plant genetics to create improved varieties of seeds. Pioneer researchers use HPC to manage and analyze massive amounts of molecular, plant, environmental and farm management data, allowing them to make product development decisions much faster than by […]

Many U.S. manufacturers and their supply chains are in crisis. In this time of crisis, the United States has the technological tools to maintain a competitive edge and global leadership in manufacturing, but failure to utilize the game-changing tool of high performance computing (HPC) for modeling, simulation, and analysis poses a real risk to the […]

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Addressing Public Policy, Business and Technological Challenges to Sustainable Energy Supplies In 2007, the Council on Competitiveness launched the Energy Security, Innovation & Sustainability (ESIS) Initiative to explore the linkages between the United States’ need for greater energy security, the global imperative for environmental sustainability and U.S. economic competitiveness at the enterprise and national levels. […]

Rebound. Three Essentials to Get the Economy Back on Track is the Council on Competitiveness (Council) stimulus action plan. It was crafted by leaders that only the Council brings to the table together—CEOs, labor leaders, and university presidents. Because of this, Rebound is getting strong traction on the policy side. The stimulus package released in […]

In the face of serious global competition and a sobering economic climate, U.S. leadership in high performance computing—in hardware, software, and expertise—stands out as a true national strategic asset. The Council believes that leveraging this leadership to support next-generation innovation and manufacturing is a sure way to advance overall national competitiveness and prosperity. But the […]

As we step into the 21st century, technology complexity and interdependence are increasing the risks for companies and countries alike. Extended and interdependent energy, transportation, information and communications networks can quickly magnify the impact of single point failure—whether triggered by attack or accident. Operational risks were once thought to be a back office concern and […]

One of the biggest challenges in implementing regional development efforts is recruiting business leaders who lend their insight, influence and financial resources to these projects. The Council believes that having actively engaged business executives is critical to almost any regional effort, be it focused on talent development, transportation, energy sustainability or comprehensive efforts to build regional […]

The Council on Competitiveness (Council) has called on the next president of the United States to put the full weight of his office behind the Council's 100-Day Energy Action Plan, released in September. The Council's roadmap for a sustainable energy future represents more than a year of collaboration by more than 200 private sector leaders, […]