The Auto Industry of Tomorrow Is Here | Uphoff on Industry

The Big Themes:What does Remote 2.0 look like? As the world starts to open up what will office work look like? Many companies are announcing that they will offer remote work in perpetuity. Other companies have announced a choice between full-remote and a hybrid remote and office model.Commercial office leases are being severed at an astounding rate: But yet we also hear that there may be life left in the WeWork model, as companies will look to have a pared back office capability.The story of the COVID-19 pandemic: At some level it is a massive supply chain failure story. At the same time the story of the COVID-19 vaccines is a big data and analytics story. In both cases better use of advanced technology is the key theme.The automotive industry has become the electronics industry: Our data shows a remarkable increase in sourcing events for electronic components, sub-assemblies and related products and services. The Big Quotes:“And I think this idea of the customer experience is something that we've used a lot, but now it's becoming a North Star for many folks.” This episode is brought to you by BMC Software.