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Peggy talks about a topic that spans nearly every vertical market—the labor shortage—saying there are 1.9 million workers missing from the labor force compared to February 2020. She says it is causing all kinds of chaos for businesses.
She also discusses:
The problem we are facing. The solutions that can help including four technologies that can help improve productivity. One very specific industry that has a very high quit rate. peggysmedleyshow.com 
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Peggy Smedley and Laurent Boinot, senior digital architect, worldwide power & utility sector, Microsoft, discuss the challenges power and utilities are facing. He points to a few including: the transition to renewable energy, aging infrastructure, cybersecurity, regulations, resilience, storage, decentralization, and the aging workforce, just to name a few.
They also discuss:
The importance of a clean data estate. In chess and checkers, who is the best player: a human, a computer, or a human plus a computer. The importance of partnerships on the journey to become carbon neutral. Sustainable Energy Solutions | Microsoft Industry
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Peggy Smedley and Jeff Winter, senior director industry strategy, manufacturing, Hitachi Solutions, talk about demand forecasting. He says demand forecasting involves predicting future customer demand for a product or a service—and it is the starting point for all supply chain planning and management activities.
They also discuss:
Three ways AI (artificial intelligence) can help with demand forecasting. The bullwhip effect in the supply chain. Examples of how different industries benefit from using AI with demand forecasting. global.hitachi-solutions.com 
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IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Jeff Winter, Hitachi Solutions, worker of tomorrow
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Peggy talks all about entrepreneurship and the future of work. She discusses what it will look like, how technology will factor in, and the importance of environmentally responsible businesses, saying there is a rising impact on manufacturing.
She also discusses:
A new report that assesses attitudes and perceptions about entrepreneurship. If entrepreneurship is up or down—and who is most likely to be an entrepreneur. What vertical markets stand to benefit and the future of ESG (environmental, social, and governance) goals. peggysmedleyshow.com 
(9/19/23 - 839)
IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast
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Peggy Smedley and Julie Shainock, global managing director, travel, transport & logistics, Microsoft, talk about aviation trends. She explains what we can expect from the World Aviation Festival, saying it looks at airlines and airports themselves.
They also discuss:
Some of the biggest trends in this space, including digital transformation, digital security, a contactless and touchless environment, green airports, and more. The pilot shortage and the impact on aviation. New opportunities for digital transformation, automation, AI (artificial intelligence), metaverse, and more. World Aviation Festival 2023
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IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Julie Shainock, Microsoft
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Peggy Smedley and Beth Buerger, director of product management for SYNCHRO, Bentley Systems, talk about what is keeping contractors up at night. She says we have experienced supply-chain disruptions and a labor shortage. 
They also discuss:
The impact of the labor shortage on construction projects. Prefab and lean construction and how this can help. Digital delivery and the importance of data. bentley.com/synchro 
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