Peggy Smedley Show

Peggy and Peter Martin, industrial performance consultant, talk about industrial automation, consulting, and how busy he has been since retirement. He recently started a company that focuses on effective utilization of waste products. Those waste streams can be turned into valuable products, he says. They also discuss: How there is more to sustainability than carbons and hydrocarbons. The linear n...

The average cost of a data breach might surprise you. Peggy talks about the cost of a data breach. She gives the hard numbers and identifies which vertical numbers are higher than others. She also discusses: How these breaches are happening. How to mitigate risk of data breaches. Ideas for what companies can do to reduce the cost. peggysmedleyshow.com   (8/16/22 - 784) IoT, Internet of Things, Peg...

Peggy and Peter Koerte, chief strategy officer & chief technology officer, Siemens, talk about the IoT (Internet of Things) and digitization and how to enable it. He says many companies don't know where to start with digitalization, data silos, and more. Enter Siemens Xcelerator, which is going to accelerate digital transformation. They also discuss: How the boundaries between IT and OT are blurri...

Peggy and Anne Munaretto, partner, sustainability services, Ernst & Young, talk about ESG (environmental, social, and governance) developments. She says more than two-thirds of investors are using information in structured decision making. They also discuss: The importance of science-based targets. The four-part journey and laying the groundwork. The history of sustainability. ey.com   (8/16/22 -...

Peggy talks about the traits of a special mentor and mentee, and how we share wisdom and advice with others in a respectful way. She gives the example of her mother-in-law, Rosemarie Smedley, who recently passed away, and how she was a great inspiration to others. She also discusses: The life of Rosemarie Smedley. What characteristics make a great mentor. How to be a good mentee. peggysmedleyshow....

Peggy and Mike Specian, research manager, American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, talk all about energy efficiency. He shares his story and how he has had a sense of sustainability since childhood and how that has evolved in his career. They also discuss: How buildings are responsible for about 75% of all electricity consumption and 39% of all carbon emissions—and what needs to happen ne...

Peggy and Dean Amhaus, president & CEO, The Water Council, share about the organization and why it has been engaged in water stewardship. He says it started 15 years ago when there was a high density of water technology companies, which goes back to the brewing industry in Milwaukee. They also discuss: Water stewardship among companies that use a lot of water and how to address water challenges. W...

Peggy talks about one of her favorite topics: cybersecurity, narrowing in specifically on ransomware. She gives an update on the state of the market and how organizations can make smarter decisions and minimize risk. She also discusses: The five industries that are the greatest targets. If ransomware is up or down—and the reasons why. How to best prepare for the next big attack. peggysmedleyshow.c...

Peggy and Jim Gandy, meteorologist, talk about climate change and how it is different from sustainability. He says climate is a long-term average of the weather and there are three ways it can change, detailing each on the show. They also discuss: What is driving the climate change we are seeing today. A specific example of how climate change is impacting food supply. How business groups, individu...

Peggy and Jason Rolland, SVP of materials, Carbon, talk about 3D printing technology and how the use of materials can create sustainable consumer products. He says from the very beginning of the company, it asked: Why isn't 3D printing a go-to manufacturing technology and why is it stuck in prototyping? They also discuss: Two hurdles that have stalled the use of 3D printing. The importance of mate...

Peggy talks about the importance of people, process, and technology—narrowing in specifically on technology bottlenecks and solutions. She says we need technology to proceed with digital transformation, but it goes much deeper than that, explaining what is required from technology today. She also discusses: How software engineers are burned out. How many information technology teams completed all...

Peggy and Glen Allmendinger, president, Harbor Research, discuss the history of manufacturing and the impact of technology. He says with IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) the 10-year rule applies, which is that it has been a bumpy road of adoption. They also discuss: If we have reached widespread adoption or if we still have a way to go, with an analogy to describe adoption. The biggest hurdles...

Peggy and Dan Miklovic, founder, Lean Manufacturing Research, talk about technology trends in manufacturing. He says we saw manufacturing 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, and now 5.0, talking specifically about each and the impact of each. It is not revolutionary, it is evolutionary, he says. They also discuss: The technology hype cycle and how it impacts manufacturing. The supply chain and the importance of u...

Peggy talks about the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the metaverse, unpacking what it means. She says it is an ambiguous term that means different things to different people, and she breaks it down for listeners. She also discusses: The history of the metaverse and what it is today. When the metaverse will come to industries. What steps businesses should take today to prepare. peggysmedle...

Peggy and Liz Martin-Malikian, CEO & executive director, The Cosanti Foundation, talk about ecology, digital transformation, architecture, and the future of the city. They talk about the idea of live, work, learn, and how we are reimagining our cities. They also discuss: Arcosanti, which is a demonstration project of what a sustainable community could be. The mission, vision, and goals of The Cosa...

Peggy and Julie Fraser, vice president research on manufacturing and operations, Tech-Clarity, Inc., talk about manufacturing and the IIoT (industrial Internet of Things). She is still seeing people at various stages of the journey—and some succeed and have tremendous business value, but there are still quite a few of these projects where they don't scale. They also discuss: How to build a foundat...

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...

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 po...

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 impr...

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...

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 mak...

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 cha...

Peggy talks all about manufacturing on the first segment. She says in today's world with broken supply chains and soaring costs, we need effective manufacturing practices now more than ever before. She also discusses: A new report that suggests manufacturing is data rich but information poor. Challenges that still exist in the manufacturing industry today. How manufacturers can move toward being d...

Peggy and Rohit Malpani, consultant, World Health Organization, talk about the latest healthcare trends. He says different countries can try to tackle issues separately, but there is a large level of interdependence that countries have with each other when it comes to pandemics, climate change, and even AI (artificial intelligence). They also discuss: How the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the focus t...

Peggy and Danielle McGeary, vice president, healthcare technology management, AAMI, talk about why healthcare technology management is so important. She says it is the unsung hero of healthcare, making sure all the medical technology and equipment is working behind the scenes and is available when clinicians and patients need it the most. They also discuss: How they helped make sure technology was...