Peggy Smedley and Matthew Weinzierl, professor, Harvard Business School, and Brendan Rosseau, strategy manager, Blue Origin, talk about an upcoming NASA space mission and the impact on the space industry. Rosseau says things are moving fast in the space industry and shares about returning to the moon to spark a permanent lunar presence. Weinzierl says going to the moon in the 1960s was inspirational, but we got stuck. They also discuss:  Having a permanent presence on the moon. The importance of creativity and the “a” in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) in the space industry. The current competitive landscape in the space industry and what we can expect in the years ahead.  &nbsp; (4/8/25 - 915) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Matthew Weinzierl, Harvard Business School, Brendan Rosseau, Blue Origin This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Innovation: Returning to the Moon

Peggy talks about the impact of the IoT (Internet of Things) on the manufacturing industry, sharing the opportunities that exist to transform business. She explains how manufacturers can best prepare for what comes next. She also discusses:  What challenges exist in manufacturing today that technology can help solve. How many industrial manufacturers globally are planning to increase their technology investment by 20% or more in the coming years. Key questions manufacturers need to be asking when aligning people, process, and technology.  &nbsp; (4/15/25 - 915) 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.

Manufacturing with the IoT in 2025

Peggy Smedley and Lily Elefteriadou, distinguished professor of civil engineering, University of Florida, talk about the major innovations shaping transportation. She says AI (artificial intelligence) is impacting transportation including the autonomous vehicle and infrastructure—but the creativity will still need to come from humans. They also discuss:  How AI and autonomous vehicles will come together. The importance of partnership and collaboration in transportation, which is interdisciplinary. What the university is doing to advance workforce development in transportation.  &nbsp; (4/8/25 - 915) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Lily Elefteriadou, University of Florida This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Innovation in Transportation in 2025

Peggy Smedley and Elad Inbar, founder and CEO, RobotLAB and author, Our Robotics Future, talk about robotics and a book that can serve as a guide for business owners looking to embed robotics into their business. He says robots are very mission specific. He also shares the reason business owners are automating tasks. They also discuss:  The topic of robots potentially replacing humans. The impact of the widening labor gap and the industries impacted. The opportunities robots provide—and the transition timeline we can expect.  &nbsp; (4/15/25 - 916) What You Might Have Missed:    IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Elad Inbar, RobotLAB, author This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

An Era of Robots in Business

Peggy Smedley and Despina Stavrinos, director, Institute for Social Science Research, chief human factors research and development officer, Alabama Transportation Institute and professor of psychology, The University of Alabama, unpack the science behind distracted driving. She says when we look at the number 1 contributing factor to distracted driving, it is driver behavior. They also discuss:  The research done in the TRIP (translational research injury prevention) lab. How simulators can understand what drivers are doing and thinking. Why texting is one of the most dangerous things you can do while driving.   &nbsp; (4/15/25 - 916) What You Might Have Missed:    IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Despina Stavrinos, The University of Alabama This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

The Science behind Distracted Driving

The market is changing! Peggy talks about everything we need to know for supply chains. She says we must make, build, and grow together, while also innovating and considering how the next generation will lead the way. She also discusses:  A historical perspective. Present-day data. How supply chains can prepare for a stronger tomorrow.  &nbsp; (4/15/25 - 916) What You Might Have Missed:    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.

Stronger Supply Chains in 2025

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Peggy Smedley and Dan McGehee, professor of engineering, medicine, public health and director of the Driving Safety Research Institute, University of Iowa, talk about distracted driving research. He says it is an important thing more than ever. They also discuss:  The history of distracted driving in vehicles. The physiological changes that happen with smartphones. The most dangerous type of distraction and who is ultimately responsible.  &nbsp; (4/22/25 - 917) What You Might Have Missed:&nbsp;    IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Dan McGehee, Driving Safety Research Institute, University of Iowa This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. &nbsp; &nbsp;

Safety behind the Wheel

Peggy Smedley and Paul Atchley, professor, Dept. of Psychology, University of South Florida, talk about some of the latest news on traffic statistics and the role distracted driving is playing in these numbers. He says the statistics change year over year, but the trends have not been positive. They also discuss:  Why people continue to engage in these behaviors even though they will tell you these behaviors are very risky. Distracted driving trends by region during the pandemic and what happens after fatal accidents occur. Examples of safety records of companies that prohibit drivers from using their phones while driving—and what actually happens to productivity when bans go in place.  &nbsp; (4/22/25 - 917) What You Might Have Missed:&nbsp;    IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Paul Atchley, University of South Florida This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Latest Traffic Trends

Peggy talks about what the insurance companies and other organizations have to say about the impact of distracted driving on auto insurance. She says it is not very consistent across the board, with different states taking different actions and different insurance companies having different tools and resources available. She also discusses:  The total estimated cost of all motor vehicle crashes in the United States—and how much distracted driving accounts for. The rules surrounding texting and driving from state to state, with a closer look at one state as an example. What the insurance companies are saying and doing about distracted driving—and how technology comes into play.  &nbsp; (4/22/25 - 917) What You Might Have Missed:&nbsp;    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.

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