While the foundation of supply chain operations has stood the test of time, the capabilities we are leveraging to execute across the end-to-end supply chain are changing dramatically. No longer are we relying solely on historic, algorithmic mod

Nishita Henry–Innovation in the fast lane: From VR to comic books

Jun 23rd, 2020 22m 9s

The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in a time of unprecedented change, accelerating the future of work, disrupting supply chains, and adapting human interactions for a socially distanced world. Nishita Henry, Deloitte’s Chief Innovation Officer,

Digital Twin Ola takes over the Virtual Factory: Chat with the app creators

Jun 15th, 2020 29m 52s

We are excited to announce the launch of our Virtual Factory 3.0 app. In this panel discussion, hosted by Deloitte's Chief Futurist Robert Schmid and our creative team, we discuss how the Virtual Factory was envisioned, designed, built and anim

Coffee with Mr. IoT: Dirk Dadascalou – Getting to know the state of everything (aka the evolution of IoT)

Jun 9th, 2020 27m 26s

The mobile revolution helped drive the evolution of the Internet of Things, according to Dirk Didascalou, VP of IoT at Amazon Web Services (AWS). Now, with cheaper technology and faster data processing, connecting anything is possible. Dirk and

Jim Heppelmann – Augmenting a new reality

Jun 2nd, 2020 26m 6s

While many knowledge workers have quickly adapted to remote work thanks to video and teleconferencing, that’s not usually a feasible option for frontline workers such as those in factories. Jim Heppelmann, CEO of PTC, discusses how technologies

Coffee with Mr. IoT: Rick Leblanc – The computer’s eyes have it

May 27th, 2020 16m 13s

These days if your eyes can see something, it’s very likely a computer sees it, too. Image and facial recognition technologies are expanding as IP cameras become more ubiquitous. Mr. IoT discusses the latest trends and capabilities with Rick Le

Yana Welinder – Can smart home devices be smart and useable?

May 20th, 2020 21m 12s

Smart home devices are becoming more common in households, but consumers may not be getting the most value due to poor user design. Yana Welinder hopes to change that through Kraftful, the company she co-founded that’s focused on developing use

Coffee with Mr. IoT: Ed Kuzemchak – Clearing up fog, edge and narrowband IoT

May 8th, 2020 27m 13s

Ed Kuzemchak, founder and CTO of Software Design Solutions, chats with Robert on the impact lower cost, more robust, and better processing technology and hardware have had on the evolution and adoption of IoT. They also discuss the how edge and

Steve Hatfield – The flexible future of work

Apr 28th, 2020 24m 55s

Remote work has become a norm for many white collar jobs. With numerous people now sheltering in place, other organizations that traditionally rely on onsite teams, such as manufacturers, are also learning how to operate virtually. Steve Hatfie

Coffee with Mr. IoT: Kelly Marchese – 3D printing to protect lives

Apr 17th, 2020 21m 31s

Additive manufacturing technologies like 3D printing have become instrumental innovations helping fill a shortage on personal protective equipment (PPE) during the coronavirus pandemic. Kelly Marchese, who leads Deloitte Consulting LLP’s Supply

Rafa Calderon – Finding a silver lining for supply chains

Apr 14th, 2020 26m 37s

Even in times of crisis there are opportunities to innovate and reinvent, says Rafa Calderon, Deloitte Global Synchronized Planning & Fulfillment Leader, and co-author of the recent "COVID-19: Managing supply chain risk and disruption" report.

Marjolein Schipper – What’s in a name? Industry 4.0 vs Smart Factory vs Society 5.0

Apr 6th, 2020 21m 6s

What’s the difference between “Industry 4.0” and “Smart Factory”? And what about the emergence of “Society 5.0”? In this episode recorded at IoT Solutions World Congress in October, Robert chats with Marjolein Schipper a manager in Deloitte Net

Coffee with Mr. IoT: Dan Helfrich – “Scaling relatability” and being an authentic leader

Apr 6th, 2020 24m 34s

Leading a team of more than 56,000 people can be challenging in the best of times. During crisis and uncertainty, openness and authenticity are even more critical. In this episode, Dan Helfrich, Deloitte Consulting Chairman and CEO, shares his

Jean-Louis Rassineaux – IoT and airplanes vs. submarines

Mar 23rd, 2020 22m 36s

On this episode Robert chats with Jean-Louis Rassineaux, Deloitte France’s Aerospace & Defense sector leader, on the complexities and scale of manufacturing aircrafts, which may only be rivaled by the manufacturing of submarines. They discuss h

Sam Riemer – Serving the public through connected solutions

Mar 13th, 2020 20m 54s

Making a positive impact on others has always been a priority for Sam Riemer. As a manager in Deloitte Consulting’s Government & Public Services practice she’s collaborated on projects that marry technology with humanitarian-oriented efforts su

Dave Kuder – AI may be omnipresent, but is it omniscient?

Feb 25th, 2020 24m 2s

HAL9000 is not quite a reality but what does “artificial intelligence” mean today? Dave Kuder, Deloitte’s leader for Cognitive Insights & Engagement, joins Mr. IoT to discuss what capabilities are possible with today’s computing power, how read

Mark Cotteleer – Measuring technology “positivity”

Feb 20th, 2020 23m 55s

Many companies are embracing new technologies like IoT, robotics, and AI as good for business. But how do workers who have to adopt these technologies feel? A recent Deloitte global survey examined individuals’ feelings about the effects specif

Scott Buchholz – Disrupting with digital twins

Feb 14th, 2020 21m 26s

Which emerging technologies are most likely to disrupt businesses in the next 18-24 month? Mr. IoT chats with Scott Buchholz, Research Director, Deloitte Consulting LLP, and lead for Deloitte’s annual Tech Trends report, on the latest findings.

Stephen Statler – Postage-sized, self-powered connected retail

Feb 5th, 2020 23m 45s

Imagine a computerized sensor on clothes that can track, calculate and broadcast wear and care or consumer demand. Now imagine the sensor can power itself off radio waves in the atmosphere and is only the size of a postage stamp. It may sound l

Pierre Harter – Taking flight with the Factory of the Future

Jan 31st, 2020 20m 47s

Manufacturing large aircraft structures such as a 737 fuselage can require tracking and installing tens of thousands of parts. That’s why Spirit Aerosystems, the world’s largest first-tier aerostructures manufacturer, has piloted (no pun intend

Subrata Roy – How smart factory solutions take the guesswork out of manufacturing

Jan 24th, 2020 24m 59s

A common manufacturing challenge is getting the right materials to the right location at the right time. In this episode, Subrata Roy, managing director, Deloitte Consulting LLP, and AWS IoT leader, shares how cloud-based IoT solutions like Sm

Shelley Zalis – The business imperative of diversity

Jan 21st, 2020 28m 23s

According to the World Economic Forum, it will take 202 years to close the global gender pay gap. Shelley Zalis, CEO of The Female Quotient, has made it a mission to speed up that timeline. While at AWS ReInvent, she and Mr. IoT discuss her app

Joanna Pena-Bickley – Alexa, what makes a good IoT experience?

Jan 17th, 2020 33m 2s

At AWS ReInvent 2019, Joanna Pena-Bickley, Head of Research & Design for Alexa devices at Amazon, joins us to discuss harnessing the “magic” in technology and the role of design in making technology more accessible and relatable for all humans.

Coffee with Mr. IoT: Sean Hinton – Accessing the power of AI to create the workforce of the future

Dec 19th, 2019 26m 58s

At the 4th annual Singularity University Global Summit, Mr. IoT talks with Sean Hinton, founder and CEO of Skyhive Technologies, about utilizing deep learning technology focused on re-skilling companies and people – Human Capital. Sean and Robe

Coffee with Mr. IoT: Prukalpa Sankar – How to stop being bad at data and learn to trust it

Dec 18th, 2019 23m 36s

Many large enterprises struggle with harnessing the full value hidden in the massive amounts of data they collect, according to Prukalpa Sankar, co-founder of Atlan, a company that aims to “democratize data inside organizations by creating a ho