As the year comes to a close, Peggy has a reality check: can we really trust today’s tech predictions? She takes listeners on a journey through past forecasts and unpacks why many bold claims never quite lived up to the hype—and gives her thoughts on how to turn this into action and strategy.
She also discusses:
· Why historical hindsight is necessary.
· Why so many predictions miss the mark—and what it means for your business.
· Critical questions every leader should ask before acting on the next forecast.
Peggy Smedley and Ali Jani, chief product officer, Acumatica, talk about trends happening in construction and manufacturing—and how digital transformation, AI (artificial intelligence), and ERP (enterprise resource planning) will play a role. He says opportunities come usually when there is change and disruption happening—which is the case in both construction and manufacturing.
They also discuss:
· The role of ERP during disruption.
· How the next wave of digital transformation goes beyond the cloud—and what’s next for the role of AI.
· Four factors you must consider if you want to perform and grow with new technologies. Get a 15% discount on software at: https://refer.acumatica.com/PEGGYSMEDLEY
Peggy Smedley and Rahul Shahani, partner, McKinsey & Co., talk about AI (artificial intelligence) in manufacturing and the frontline worker. He says the core work of manufacturing doesn’t change, but AI will bring new capabilities to manufacturing.
They also discuss:
· How agentic AI can help build an optimal production schedule, bringing higher quality products and empowering the workers with dynamic scheduling.
· How to train and engage the frontline worker alongside AI and how leaders can prepare.
· That tech is only 20% of the fully loaded spend to change the way a process or business works to embrace AI—and what the other 80% is.
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December: Year in Review