Author: Peggy Smedley
The cost of nearly everything has gone up, as the supply-chain disruptions has impacted nearly every walk of life. Consider the example of the automotive space. The chip crisis caused prices to rise, and now businesses need to consider the long-term impact on operations. The chip shortage stems from COVID-19 lockdowns in the second quarter of 2020, when demand for work-from-home technology increased exponentially. As demand grew, automakers found themselves competing for the semiconductor capacity located in Asian foundries. Initially, car companies cancelled orders, but as production ramped up again towards the end of 2020, there was little semiconductor supply…
Peggy talks about how software and sustainability are converging in an interesting way for manufacturing. She details some very big moves from some of the largest players in this space and gives her thoughts on what this all means for sustainability in manufacturing. She also discusses: Specific examples of companies that are leading the charge for sustainability in manufacturing. How traditional automation providers are now also becoming sustainability and manufacturing companies, to a degree. The steps to make manufacturing more sustainable and circular. peggysmedleyshow.com (7/12/22 – 779) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital…
Peggy and Max Zhang, professor, Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Cornell University, discuss specific examples of the IoT (Internet of Things) for societal impact. He says he feels very passionate about the IoT as an emerging technology that we should take of advantage to create a more equitable and just society. They also discuss: The U.N. Sustainable Goals and preventing poverty with the IoT. Telehealth and how technology can help with the lack of primary care physicians in rural areas. How we can use the IoT for social impact and social equity including connectivity and the engagement piece.…
Peggy and Sam Abuelsamid, principal analyst e-mobility, Guidehouse Insights, talk about AI (artificial intelligence) in transportation. He says AI is being used in a variety of different ways in product development and manufacturing, but the area he is most focused on is in the vehicle itself. They also discuss: How the intelligence in a vehicle compares to the human brain. How technology can improve safe driving. How to design cars with security in mind. guidehouseinsights.com (7/12/22 – 779) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work,…
There is no better way to be more energy efficient than through trial and error. Consider Charlie Culp, professor, Dept. of Architecture, Texas A&M University, who built and lives in a very efficient experimental house with his wife. This is house number four he has built and house number eight he has lived in. Even having been in the energy business almost his entire career, the first house he built he learned a whole lot. “We have had two builders from heaven, one really good builder, and one from down below.” He suggests there are all kinds of little things…
Safety is a huge priority for many construction companies—and one place that is evident is on the road. Many companies have safety policies for their drivers and workers on highway projects. This week, there is an even greater focus on safety on the roads, as it is Operation Safe Driver Week. The CVSA’s (Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance) Operation Safe Driver Program was created to improve the driving behaviors of all drivers and reduce the number of crashes involving commercial motor vehicles on our roadways through educational and traffic enforcement strategies. This is an annual safe-driving awareness and outreach initiative aimed…
As I like to say digital transformation is a journey, not a destination, and we need all the right tools as we continue forward on our journey, which is why I was eager to be one of the first to hear about Siemens Xcelerator, which drives digital transformation. At its core, Siemens Xcelerator is a business platform that includes a curated portfolio of IoT (Internet of Things) enabled hardware, software, and digital services from across Siemens and certified third parties; a growing ecosystem of partners; and an evolving marketplace to facilitate interactions and transactions between customers, partners, and developers. “Siemens…
Peggy does a mid-year IoT (Internet of Things) checkup, narrowing in on agriculture. She talks about the progress we have made with digital transformation in this vertical market and if we have made any real progress. She says supply chains are still disrupted, energy prices are soaring, and consumer confidence is plummeting. Now is the time to look at your vertical market. She also discusses: How much value could be added to the global gross domestic product by 2030 if connectivity is implemented in agriculture. Use cases that have the potential to radically transform many aspects of farming in the…
Peggy and Charlie Culp, professor, Dept. of Architecture and associate director, Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University, discuss how he built a very efficient, experimental house with his wife that they are still living in. He says he wanted a house south facing because he wanted to harvest the sun in the winter and the daylight year-round. They also discuss: Other tips and tricks for making an existing home or a new build more energy efficient. What he learned through the process of building four homes. What everyone can do today to make their own home more energy efficient. tamu.edu…
Peggy and Ruthbea Yesner, vice president, government insights, education, and smart cities, IDC, discuss higher education and smart cities. She says this is an incredibly interesting moment in time for the public sector in general—education and state and local government—due to a reset after the pandemic. They also discuss: The pent-up demand in governments and education to try new things. The challenge with technology infrastructure and the inequity in society. Examples of opportunities that exist with the Internet of Things in government. idc.com (7/5/22 – 778) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation,…