Andy Kessler makes a compelling argument in Monday’s Wall Street Journal that improved logistics is the secret behind the longest U.S. economic expansion on record. Robust telecom infrastructure is a key element to the supply chain revolution he describes as it provides the linkage between demand and supply assuring the right product is delivered at the right time to the right consumer; preventing inventory build-ups and write-offs of decades past. Similarly, broadband providers are improving their efficiency by using techniques such as crowd-sourcing buildouts, deploying networks that allow multiple use-cases on a single fiber, and the deployment of analytics to better understand demand.
Better Capital Utilization Leads to More Sustainable Living
“You need to know where to look to understand what those dynamics are, what the physics of that movement of the puck is,” says Gil Friend, Chair of Natural Logic, Inc. and Founder of Critical Path Capital. Reflecting on Wayne Gretzky’s classic wisdom about adjusting to the future. Friend suggests that planners and other city government officials need to understand the structural changes that need to be made to ensure a more sustainable future for their respective communities.
The Flexible Vehicle Interior
What will happen in the vehicles of tomorrow when the interiors can change dynamically to meet the needs of the passengers and/or owner? Magna, the huge vehicle OEM, is pondering this question and displayed some of their early thinking on this topic at CES2019. Although much of what was shown at CES2019 is in still in the Research and Development stage, they are looking at prototype readiness in the next year to OEMs with production to follow.
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Ming Zhang, co-founder & CEO of zGlue, describes his company’s building block approach to integrated circuit development. This approach allows developers to use online design tools to design a custom chip in minutes and have working versions fabricated within weeks with minimal upfront costs. The process he describes is truly amazing as in earlier times it would have required huge upfront costs and countless, highly trained technical staff.
Looking for Leaders – #TIS18
“Our workforce is in transition in a big way,” explains Matthew Dosch, EVP & COO of Comporium. He indicates that they are competing to attract the younger workforce. Echoing the comments from Frank Luntz, a keynote speaker at The 2018 Independent Show, workers in their 20s and 30s are looking for more than direct financial rewards. Employment policies, the workplace environment, and the community factor into a Millennial’s decision to join a given employer.
A Huge Family Reunion – #TIS18
“It’s just a huge family reunion,” is how NCTC Vice President of Operations Brian Jones describes The Independent Show. He and Caprice Caster, NCTC’s Event Planning & Marketing Specialist, reflect on some of the highlights of TIS2018 and some of the speakers, such as cable pioneer John Hendricks and Top Chef Brook Williamson, who enlightened and entertained attendees.
Some Tweets and Short Thoughts
- TDG predicts that Netflix will offer a lower-cost, ad-supported tier within the next 18-months to combat potential subscriber loss from the onslaught of potentially formidable Over-the-Top video providers. Netflix has the data and the people to create a powerful advertising platform, but do they have the will?
- @Osvald “In addition to urban air mobility, why not rural air mobility?” The rise of mid-range electric air taxis with their relatively low operating costs could be a boon for rural communities.
- One needs to know the nuances of bit and bytes to get this groaner from @PinelandTelco “Have you heard of the band 1023 Megabytes? They haven’t gotten their first gig yet.”
The Korner – Giving IoT a New Meaning – The Connected Restroom #CES2019
Bill Strang of Toto and Chris Johnson of Georgia Pacific discuss how the combination of internet-connected toilets and sink fixtures among other devices, combined with easy to use analytics and real-time notifications, can improve the customer experience in commercial restrooms. In addition to the benefits of a cleaner environment, real-time data helps improve operational efficiency for the cleaning staff.
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