Author: Connected World

Is the supply chain becoming more resilient since the early days of the pandemic? What is the missing link? Do we need more workers? More technology? Better processes? Or something else altogether to fix the broken pieces of our supply chain? Here at Connected World, we have looked at the inner workings of the supply chain for decades, in order to understand the impact of cyber threats, labor, geopolitical tension, climate change, rising material prices, transportation complexity, available capital, market changes, sustainability, and so much more. The objective is always to understand the long-term cost such delays or breakdowns can…

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Many industries have inequities and disparities. One such example is the healthcare space, but now one association is looking to address this with technology. Consider the example of American Telehealth Assn., which has released three new tools through its Advisory Group on Using Telehealth to Eliminate Disparities and Inequities within healthcare. The objective here is to highlight the ways in which telehealth can impact disparities and inequities. Here are how these three tools can help in healthcare: A Digital Infrastructure Disparities Score and Map, which uses a new composite measure designed to score a community’s digital infrastructure on a scale…

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Helmets are worn in many different places including bike riding, motorsports, horse riding, construction, and more. Now, the process for prototyping helmets is getting an infusion of technology, ultimately leading to greater sustainability. Consider the example of Mips, which is testing a helmet with the potential to lower the environmental impact while also reducing costs and time to market. Leveraging technology with its Virtual Test Lab, the company can predict how new helmets will perform in real-life impacts. Here is how this can help: Reduce waste from helmet prototypes, creating a more sustainable approach. Faster test results allow design teams…

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