Author: Peggy Smedley
AVs (autonomous vehicles) will unlock opportunities for businesses, consumers, and society, but the road to reaching true autonomous driving is a long one—with bumps, pivots, and potholes—and with many challenges and opportunities. So, the question at hand is: what comes next? To answer these questions, we must first unpack where we are right now. We know different levels of autonomy include semi-autonomous that require driver assistance to fully autonomous. And of course, the SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) has the 6 levels of driving automation, which ranges from fully manual (0) to fully autonomous (5). The reality is right now…
Are breaches up or down? Peggy answers on the first segment, explaining if we are headed in the right direction. She talks about how to increase the resiliency of businesses in the face of a cyber incident. She also discusses: The four most common causes of attacks The rise of zero-day attacks. Four key behaviors to focus on now to improve cyber resiliency. peggysmedleyshow.com (10/31/23 – 845) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, worker of tomorrow This episode is available on all major…
Peggy and Alan Amling, assistant professor of practice, University of Tennessee Supply Chain Institute and CEO, advisory firm Thrive and Advance LLC, talk about the supply chain and the risk for supply chain leaders. He says the supply chain leaders are dealing with so much including the unexpected, the day-to-day, and the delays, as well as macro trends. They also discuss: Macro trends that aren’t hitting them in the face today but will be impactful in some unknown time in the future. The decoupling of the United States and China. Best practices for supply chain leaders to future proof the…
Peggy and Jeff Winter, senior director industry strategy, manufacturing, Hitachi Solutions, talk about the challenges in production in the manufacturing industry. He talks about the difference between manufacturing and production, as the terms are often used interchangeably. They also discuss: The dire state of the manufacturing skills gap and production constraints. How automation and artificial intelligence can fill in the gap—and the need for cybersecurity. The changing state of the consumer and the rise of the digital consumer. global.hitachi-solutions.com (10/31/23 – 845) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud,…
Here in the state of South Carolina, we have significant interest in recognizing and advancing innovative strategies to support EVs (electric vehicles). The hope here is that it will facilitate and encourage investment and economic development in this sector. The opportunities are vast. Roughly one year ago, in an executive order from the office of the Governor, we see South Carolina has experienced and cultivated tremendous growth, which has an annual economic impact of more than $27 billion and includes more than 500 companies and more than 74,000 professionals in the state across all automotive. At the time, the SC…
Perhaps one of the greatest opportunities the construction industry has at its proverbial fingertips today is to bring together sustainability and infrastructure to create a world of tomorrow that just might stand the test of time. Many recognize this, yet there are still many challenges that stand in the way. ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers) acknowledges this as well and has developed a new standard that provides guidance to infrastructure owners on their journey to build a more sustainable infrastructure. The objective here is to help develop and implement sustainable solutions throughout a project’s entire lifecycle. The ASCE 73-23…
What happens when the robots don’t rise up? There are those who fear robots will displace humans, but have you taken a moment to consider when robots are just not up to the task at all—simply, they are not the right fit. What about when robots require more attention and care than hiring a human to do the job? One new survey looks into this conundrum that many manufacturers face with legacy systems. The Challenge This research from Visual Components suggests more than half of manufacturers in the U.K. say time-consuming manual programming is required for robots to complete welding,…
Peggy Smedley talks about how technology changes the way we live, work, and interact with each other. She says as we see the digital world rise up, we must consider how we work and play in both the digital and physical world. She also: Defines phygital and points to predictions for the future. Identifies how the physical and digital worlds are coming together and highlights what tech companies are doing. Details case studies in automotive, healthcare, aerospace, manufacturing, and fashion. peggysmedleyshow.com (10/24/23 – 844) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain,…
Peggy Smedley and Pamela Evette, lieutenant governor of South Carolina, continue their discussion around the future of work and how to reskill and upskill the worker of tomorrow. She says what businesses are calling for is soft skills. They also discuss: If we are making progress and what we still have to do to get the next generation to understand. The importance of collaboration and that we all sink or swim together. Encouraging STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math). Watch the Interview on YouTube dew.sc.gov (10/24/23 – 844) IoT, Internet of Things,…
Peggy Smedley and Veena Harbaugh, director of sustainability, Sendle, talk about why shipping should be elevated for those who are most concerned about the environment. She says we have tuned in so much to the sustainability aspects of products, but the shipping piece is an invisible layer for some of us. They also discuss: That it is only 3% of our global greenhouse gases, but the troubling part is the stats are headed in all the wrong directions. How a good shipping partner can take care of some of the complexity. How to become carbon neutral and go further. sendle.com…