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  A global shortage of semiconductors is causing the production of parts and vehicles to be disrupted. Several major carmakers and their suppliers are being impacted by a supply bottleneck caused by diverse factors, including the effect of Covid-19 on demand in the first half of 2020 and manufacturing investment. The shortage is the product of a perfect storm, as the automotive sector saw more volatility in 2020 than any other industry that purchases semiconductors. At the same time, capacity constraints in semiconductor facilities were caused by high demand from other industries. The subsequent recovery in car sales and factory production was stronger than expected in all areas, owing to pent-up demand during the lockdown. Semiconductors are the brains behind a growing number of items, including vacuum cleaners, refrigerators, computers, and space shuttles. Hundreds of integrated circuits monitor airbags, power windows, catalytic converters, and dashboard displays in the typical car.

  Ford Motor Company recently said that it is cutting shifts at two plants that build its highly profitable flagship F-150 pickup trucks starting next week due to a global shortage of semiconductor chips and warned the issue could result in the loss of 10% to 20% of planned first-quarter production in 2021. Ford, the No. 2 US automaker, stated that it would run one of three shifts of production at its Dearborn Truck Plant the week of 8 February 2021, while the truck portion of its Kansas City Assembly Plant will run two of three shifts of production during that week. Both are expected to return to three shifts the following week. Global automakers have been caught off guard by the shortage of crucial semiconductors, used for everything from computer management of engines to driver-assistance features such as emergency braking. General Motors Co, Toyota Motor Corp, Volkswagen AG, Nissan Motor Co, and Subaru Corp. are the other automakers hit by the component shortage. Automakers are loo

Smart roads incorporate the Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to make driving safer and efficient. Smart roads connect physical infrastructures such as solar panels and sensors with software infrastructure such as AI, ML, and big data. Smart road technologies are embedded in roads to enhance visibility, generate energy, communicate with autonomous and connected vehicles, monitor road conditions, and much more. Read More :-  https://www.pukkapartners.com/insight/smart-road-infrastructure-the-future-of-digital-highways Benefits of Smart Road Infrastructure Many devices enable smart road technology, such as acoustic sensors, IP CCTV cameras, speed sensors, smart traffic lights, digital signage, and condition/weather monitoring system. When these smart devices collect and analyze data in real-time, cities can witness several benefits – Less-Congested Streets – For an average US citizen, the traffic congestion costs USD 1,377 and 99 hours of their time each year. Smart road technology c

  Until a few years ago, one had to use a bag of words to solve or win a challenge. You remember Siri, right? If it had been 2011, it would face some challenge to understand a non-American accent. But if you switch to 2021, there is no issue like that anymore.  That’s how natural language processing technology evolved over the years. However, from a semantic process standpoint, consumer data is remarkably easier to understand. So, if we say it is pretty beneficial for the healthcare industry, many leaders would be doubtful.  And why not when clinical data such as physician notes, emails, or specialist images are more challenging to capture via an automated process. One needs to have the profound clinical knowledge to develop something equivalent to a training set.  Having said that, the healthcare space is quite interested in NLP applications because of its role in improving accuracy levels. For instance, Minneapolis-based Allinas Health opted for NLP technologies. And it was able to d

  Remember the times when you had to wait for even hours to get an appointment with your doctor? The times when you had to book an appointment over a phone call? Technology isn't the same anymore. The modern-day healthcare industry is changing for the better.  Telemedicine, electronic health records, big data, and AI have completely revolutionized healthcare for both patients and the provider. The aim is to make healthcare more: Efficient Effective  Affordable  Moreover, rapid changes in the communication and electronics industry it is propelling the healthcare industry to evolve. The idea is to make patient information accessible to healthcare providers.  This wireless connectivity is thought to provide considerable benefits to the healthcare industry. How? Well! Global leaders believe that it can help increase savings by improving productivity and outcomes. In fact, as per a study, this connected wireless system can easily add around $400 billion to the global GDP by 2030. To giv

    Totting up a global figure isn’t easy! But it won’t be wrong to say that the world is facing a mental health crisis. And the pandemic triggered the numbers exponentially. What we’ve seen isn’t only the disruption in care but also a new onset of conditions.  And guess what? This is happening across the world, irrespective of socioeconomic status, age, or background composition. Shockingly, there is a 50% rise in the prevalence of behavioral-health conditions, leading to an additional spend in the US alone after the onset of the pandemic. Imagine, if there were global data, the number would be in billions. You might be thinking. Right? People have faced such situations before as well! People have faced job loss or other economic uncertainty before as well.  But the impact is way more now!  Read More :-   https://www.pukkapartners.com/insight/decoding-disruptions-that-can-potentially-drive-meaningful-change-in-global-behavioral-health Disruption Factor Driving The Behavioral Health  M

  Digital Transformation is no longer a term; it refers to the development of business practices in the internet world. This is thought to be the most inventive stage for entrepreneurs looking to scale their organizations without having a physical location. With digitalization, however, there are wide differences in customer expectations, and organizations are inventing new ways to communicate with customers. Consumer expectations are at an all-time high, and the present buying frenzy is being driven by an increase in demand. Today's tech-savvy shoppers would rather order from an e-commerce business than go shopping in a physical store. Consumers and funds have returned to the pre-Covid era after a significantly reduced sales period in 2020 owing to the epidemic and stress. Incorporating Digital Technology into Our Daily Lives Every organization, from small to large, must undergo digital transformation in order to acquire a competitive advantage and long-term viability. Digitalizat