Frost & Sullivan Podcasts

Topic Discussed : Fluid Power 4.0: Smart IIoT-enabled Fluid Power Solutions Create New Business Models & Investment Opportunities

Speakers : Varun Raman

While the power density capabilities of fluid power equipment continue to render it attractive to some industrial users, its Achilles heel has always been energy efficiency and high maintenance costs. With increasing threats from electric equipment across the industrial spectrum, smart IIoT-enabled fluid power solutions are poised to boost the fluid power industry. Digital transformation among end-users warrants a redefinition of existing business models and supply chain networks that will redefine the relationship between manufacturer and end user.

Questions this podcast will answer:

1. What are the various challenges present across different industries and how do smart fluid power solutions slow down electrification?
2. Within the value chain, who is going to be responsible for the push toward the adoption of IIoT solutions?
3. What are the key end-user requirements, and how are manufacturers responding to these end-user requests?

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Related Keywords: Frost&Sullivan, Fluid Power, Industry 4.0, Industrial IoT, Supply Chain, Manufacturing

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Topic Discussed : 2019 Global Emerging Market Leaders

Speakers : Prerna Mohan, Rituparna Majumder, Frost & Sullivan, Rustam Issatayev, Kazakh Invest, Marcela Granados Galvis, ProColombia

In the global economic and business environment, emerging markets have increasingly taken center stage in the growth strategies of businesses, with GDP growth rates across emerging markets outpacing that of developed economies. With accelerated middle-class expansion and a large and growing working-age population, investors are increasingly taking advantage of emerging markets. Moreover, prudent governance in emerging markets through the provision of state-of-the-art infrastructure and attractive doing-business measures also work as prime growth enablers.

The concept of go-to emerging markets, however, is an ever-changing one in light of heightened volatility in the financial markets, looming geopolitical concerns, increasing competition, and changing business needs. To help companies develop a systematic and proactive approach to emerging market expansion, Frost & Sullivan developed the 2019 Emerging Markets List.

Frost & Sullivan invites you to join Prerna Mohan, Associate Director, and Rituparna Majumder, Senior Industry Analyst, to gain expert insight on the 2019 emerging front-runners, transforming emerging markets, and fledgling emerging markets, ranked using Frost & Sullivan’s proprietary indexing methodology, followed by an interactive, live question-and-answer session.

Key Takeaways:

1. With the fall of the BRICS, which emerging markets should you focus on?
2. Identify go-to emerging markets based on a multi-dimensional approach that evaluates countries across six crucial pillars, including economic growth, business environment, and investment attractiveness. 
3. Leverage country case studies on emerging market leaders and identify the success stories that propel these countries to the top

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Related Keywords: Frost&Sullivan, Emerging Markets, Economics, Investors, Infrastructure, Financial Markets, Innovation, Human Resources

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Topic Discussed : 2019 Life Science Predictions: Decoding 5 Incredible Growth Opportunities

Speakers : Nitin Naik, Unmesh Lal, Khushbu Jain, Fred Mao & Barbara Gilmore

The Life Science industry is in a state of flux. While recent years have seen the advent of multiple novel technologies—such as IVF, CRISPR-Cas9, virtual clinical trials, and liquid biopsy—the industry today stands at a crossroads with challenges in scaling up and commercializing such technologies. The industry has now come to terms with new, path-breaking life science technologies that are helping make precision healthcare a reality. Chinese investments into the US biopharma industry jumped to $4.5 billion in 2018. An exclusive fireside chat with our US and China analysts will uncover trends in cross-border investments and growth opportunities in these two markets.

Key Takeaways:

• Establish the leading factors that will influence the size and direction of the global life sciences market in 2019
• Build clarity on technology developments in the global life sciences market in 2018 that will have an impact during 2019
• Identify the business models used to commercialize and distribute novel life science solutions
• Discover the key growth opportunities and strategic imperatives for companies in 2019

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Related Keywords: Frost & Sullivan, Life Sciences, Predictive Analytics, Big Data, Cancer, Genomics, Diagnostics, Investors, Personalized Medicine Healthcare

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Topic Discussed : Making Mobility Work for Everyone: How Cities are Embracing Smart Solutions to Drive Change

Speakers : Franck Leveque, Partner & Business Unit Leader, Shwetha Surender, Industry Principal, Maria Strigunova, Program Manager, FIA

Technology-led disruption and service-led innovation are changing the concept of mobility in smart cities. In response, stakeholders are redefining their technology roadmaps and business strategies. Strategic collaborations among important stakeholders, both public and private, in terms of operating models, car usage, multimodal journey planning, and payment options will drive new mobility, particularly Mobility-as-a-Service initiatives in cities.

Key Takeaways:

• Which cities are leading in terms of implementing smart mobility solutions, and what are their strategies?
• Empower city leaders to implement urban mobility policies and measures that are relevant to their ecosystem and enable efficiency
• Cities with supportive new mobility legislation, including incentives for operators, parking facilities for new mobility fleet, high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes, access regulations, and stringent parking policies that discourage private car use, will witness rapid growth in new mobility fleet

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Related Keywords: Frost & Sullivan, Smart Cities, Innovation, Transportation, Mobility, Macro Economics, Sustainability, Fleet Management, Legislation, City leaders

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Topic Discussed : 2019 Global Defense Outlook & Emerging Opportunities

Speakers : Scott Clark

Ramifications of the US, China, and Russia power contest will be widespread as the US struggles to maintain conventional and strategic superiority through a combination of new diplomatic engagements, policy adjustments, and political pressure, despite accelerated Chinese and Russian military modernization. Foreign policy decisions such as the US withdrawal of troops from global theaters will lead to consolidation of other regional powers to fill the vacuum left behind. Militaries will have to amend their security paradigms, depending on such global changes.

Frost & Sullivan invites you to join Scott Clark, Global Director, as he presents a macro view of global military realpolitik, regional customer requirements regarding platforms and subsystems, emerging technology, and industry dynamics that will help formulate new or tweak existing go-to-market strategies.

Key Takeaways:

• Understand how changes in defense and economic and foreign policy will affect defense customer requirements
• Discover how regional markets will transform their plans for industry engagement in 2019
• Explore emerging technology and understand marketization/adoption potentials

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Related Keywords: Frost & Sullivan, Next Generation MRO, Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul, Aircraft, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence 

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Topic Discussed : DCS Market – Open Systems to Upend the Industry

Speakers : Rohit Karthikeyan

Key Takeaways:

Digital opportunities will lead the growth wave for DCS vendors. In 2019, DCS vendors will strive to develop digital capabilities as digital solutions emerge as the cornerstone to unlock value

An increasing focus on improving process flexibility, reducing time-to-market, and reducing operational expenses has shifted the value proposition from hardware to software solutions

As capital spending in the end-user industries is expected to pick up, DCS market is likely to experience positive growth in 2019

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Related Keywords: Frost&Sullivan, distributed control systems, DCS, Industrial automation, industrial internet of things, IIoT, control systems, digital industrials, open process automation, process industries, oil & gas, connected systems, digital twin, PLM, PLC, open, interoperable, and standards-based system architecture, I/O flexibility, main automation contractor, DCS hardware, DCS software, DCS services, Small (<1,000 I/O points), Medium (1,000 to 10,000 I/O points). Large (>10,000 I/O points), cybersecurity, value-added services, DCS system up-gradation, cyber security, consulting, optimizing lifecycle, renewable energy

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Topic Discussed : 2019 Global Automotive Industry Outlook

Speakers : Viroop Narla

Key Takeaways:

1. Global trade wars and shifts in economic structures are expected to impact the automotive industry and suppress sales 
2. Electric mobility options are expected to become more popular, especially in electric ride-sharing and micro-mobility solutions 
3. Even though OEMs are in the process of launching new E.V. and hybrid vehicles, the advancement in petrol engine technology is likely to bolster sales and allow for smoother transition into alternative fuels in the future

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Related Keywords: Frost&Sullivan, global automotive sales 2019, electric vehicles, mobility, ridesharing, carsharing, china automotive sales, us automotive sales, brexit, usmca, electric vehicle platforms, shared mobility, autonomous cars, vehicle subscription, latam automotive sales, asean automotive sales, new car retailing, powertrain, vehicle connectivity, vehicle telematics, aftermarket

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Topic Discussed : 2019 Global Light Commercial Vehicle Market Outlook

Speakers : Vineeth Purushotham

Key Takeaways:

Strong growth for LCVs is predicted in urban and sub-urban areas due to increased requirement of logistics and last mile delivery for trade and ecommerce. Pick-up sales are also expected to rise with increasing popularity in China and other APAC countries. Investments from incumbent automakers and start-ups are pouring into the electric vehicle space paving way for substantial electric LCV product launches across the globe with all major players are switching to electrification by building in-house expertise. Increased technological growth, has necessitated collaborations and partnerships between technology providers, OEMs and start-ups especially in the autonomous and ecommerce space

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Related Keywords: Frost&Sullivan, LD Trucks, LCV, Pick ups, North America, Europe, China, Latin America, LatAM, Asia Pacific, India, Electrification, Global, Commercial Vehicle, Light duty, LCV, Hybrid, Electric, Alternative Powertrain, Volkswagen, Iveco, Mercedes Benz, Ashok Leyland, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Daimler, Mitsubishi, Dongfeng, Ford, Renault, PSA, Charging Infrastructure, Battery, Emission

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Topic Discussed : 2019 Global Connected Car Outlook

Speakers : Suhas Gurumurthy

Key Takeaways:

The 2019 version of the connected car outlook covers an overview on the upcoming technologies, features, services and global trends surrounding connected cars and automotive IT. The research includes latest features being introduced by automakers such as Marketplace, features-on demand, in-vehicle payments and newer telematics services. Predictions for 2019 market scenario have been showcased and the actual market scenario of 2018 has also been summarized. The outlook includes concepts, case studies of select use-cases and companies that have been the highlight of 2018 and those that are going to play a major role in shaping up the industry in the coming years

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Related Keywords: Frost&Sullivan, connected cars, connectivity, telematics, connected services, data monetization, HMI, prognostics, usage based insurance, infotainment, navigation, Automotive IoT, in-vehicle marketplace, V2X, user interfaces, OTA, automotive OS, in-vehicle payments, automotive cybersecurity, digital assistants, personalization

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Topic Discussed : 2019 ASEAN Automotive Outlook

Speakers : Bakar Sadik Agwan

Key Takeaways:

1. ASEAN automotive market is grew by 8.3% in 2018, Indonesia remained the leading market
2. Thailand witnessed the fastest growth in TIV – 19.5% in 2018 as compared to 2017
3. Commercial vehicles maintained strong growth in demand 
4. Japanese automotive brands dominate the ASEAN market – firms such as Toyota, Honda, Mitsubishi, Isuzu, and Nissan lead the Indonesian and Thai markets across segments. In Malaysia though, Perodua has the commanding share. Honda, Toyota and Nissan are at number 2, 4 and 5 spot respectively
5. Strong consumer confidence and growth in disposable incomes is pushed up domestic consumption and thus the demand for vehicles across segments in big 3 ASEAN markets i.e. Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia
6. New model launches and launch of facelift variants across passenger vehicle segment will give a major push to sales. Indonesia is expected to witness launch of several SUV models this year. These new product launches are expected to attract buyers and drive passenger vehicle sales in 2019 due to induced replacement of vehicles
7. Weak external sector in ASEAN has led to negative sentiments over the economic growth in 2019. Key external factors include global trade war, tightening monetary policy in the US, higher interest rates and current account deficit. Further escalation of US- China trade war and increase in US fed rates poses risk to exports sector in ASEAN
8. Big 3 ASEAN markets are anticipated to witness high demand for SUVs. Customer preference has been witnessed shifting towards entry level crossover, and compact SUVs (usually 4X2). These categories are expected to emerge as a key segment across Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia
9. Entry level segment to remain foundation for PV segment growth: Compact, affordable, and eco-friendly entry-level vehicles are expected to enhance sales volumes in ASEAN. New models launched in this segment will further contribute to increasing the demand for vehicles

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Related Keywords: Frost&Sullivan, ASEAN Automotive Market, Indonesia Automotive Market, Malaysia Automotive Market, Thailand Automotive Market, Passenger Cars, Commercial Vehicles, ASEAN Automotive Market Share for Key OEMs, ASEAN TIV, Automotive Sales, Automotive Market Trends

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