Peggy Smedley Show

Peggy explores the factory of the future and how AI (artificial intelligence) can help enable it. She says this could help address a core challenge in the manufacturing industry—the labor shortage—and with robots and AI we can catapult our businesses into the next generation of work. She also discusses: * Some global statistics and perspectives. * The factors driving the need for robots and AI. * NVIDIA’s AI factories and how they are similar and different to traditional data centers. peggysmedleyshow.com [http://peggysmedleyshow.com]  (6/24/25 - 926) What You Might Have Missed:  What’s Driving Data Centers [https://peggysmedleyshow.com/whats-driving-data-centers] Innovation in Industry 4.0 [https://peggysmedleyshow.com/innovation-in-industry-40] Employee Productivity in Manufacturing [https://peggysmedleyshow.com/employee-productivity-in-manufacturing] IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy Smedley interviews Tim Lindner, warehouse automation consultant, Voxware, about the evolution and future of robotics in warehousing and distribution centers. Tim also explores the concept of 'cobots', where humans and robots collaborate to improve efficiency, and shares insights on the practical challenges and potential benefits of robotic deployment in various warehouse environments.  They also discuss: * The transition from manual labor to the integration of automation technologies such as barcodes, handheld scanners, and voice-directed picking systems. * The historical context of labor in warehouses and the incremental advancements of robotics. * The affordability and future potential of these technologies. voxware.com [https://www.voxware.com/]  (6/24/25 - 926) What You Might Have Missed:  The Evolution of the IoT [https://peggysmedleyshow.com/the-evolution-of-the-iot] A Look Ahead to 2023 [https://peggysmedleyshow.com/a-look-ahead-to-2023] Where’s Your Robot? [https://peggysmedleyshow.com/wheres-your-robot] IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Tim Lindner, Voxware, cobot This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy Smedley welcomes Patrick Halley, president and CEO of the Wireless Infrastructure Assn., to discuss the critical role of wireless connectivity in supporting infrastructure and innovations like AI, 5G cores, and network slicing. Patrick also highlights the importance of smart policies and infrastructure to maintain the United States’ competitive edge in wireless technology. They also discuss: * The impact of fixed wireless broadband. * The evolution from 2G to 5G. * The future of AI in wireless infrastructure. wia.org [https://wia.org/]  (6/24/25 - 926) What You Might Have Missed:  Connectivity Is Critical Infrastructure [https://peggysmedleyshow.com/connectivity-is-critical-infrastructure] 850 Episode: The Ghost of IoT Past [https://peggysmedleyshow.com/850-episode-the-ghost-of-iot-past] All about the Gs [https://peggysmedleyshow.com/all-about-the-gs-0] IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Patrick Halley, Wireless Infrastructure Assn., cores, network slicing This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy explores the role of AI (artificial intelligence) in the future of work, looking at real numbers and success opportunities. She explains how AI is shifting skills needs in many industries, pointing to recent research. She also discusses: * A gen AI history lesson and the impact it will ultimately have in the future. * A PwC claim that AI is making people more valuable, not less, even in the most highly automatable jobs. * A new collegiate initiative for new manufacturing—and the pillars that are essential. peggysmedleyshow.com [http://peggysmedleyshow.com]  (6/17/25 - 925) What You Might Have Missed:  Stronger Supply Chains in 2025 [https://peggysmedleyshow.com/stronger-supply-chains-in-2025] AI Comes to Construction Cameras [https://peggysmedleyshow.com/ai-comes-to-construction-cameras] Manufacturing with the IoT in 2025 [https://peggysmedleyshow.com/manufacturing-with-the-iot-in-2025] IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy Smedley and Josué Velázquez, research scientist and lecturer, MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics, talk about sustainability in supply chains. He says sustainability is part of MIT’s core mission, which focuses on solving the problems of humanity. They also discuss: * What happens in the sustainable supply chain lab. * How generative AI is impacting the supply-chain sustainability conversation. * How companies can approach Scope 3 emissions. josue.mit.edu [https://josue.mit.edu/]  (6/17/25 - 925) What You Might Have Missed:  Build Resilient Businesses [https://peggysmedleyshow.com/build-resilient-businesses] Smarter Manufacturing with Gen AI [https://peggysmedleyshow.com/smarter-manufacturing-with-gen-ai] AI as a Collaborator [https://peggysmedleyshow.com/ai-as-a-collaborator] IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Josué Velázquez, MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.