SpheraNOW

In this edition of the SpheraNOW podcast, James Tehrani, Spark's editor in chief, talks with Christopher Penn, the co-founder and chief data scientist at Trust Insights about how AI and predictive analytics can help mitigate risk in industry and more. If that's not enough, there's even a spirited discussion about AI and cookies that you won't want to miss.

Coinciding with the fall 2019 Spark cover story on Integrated Risk Management 4.0, James Tehrani, Spark’s editor-in-chief, speaks with Jerry Shaughnessy, Sphera’s chief architech, about his background, where companies go wrong with their innovation strategies and how technology will continue to change the game for risk mitigation strategies. Don’t forget to visit sphera.com/spark and register to receive notifications about when this and future issues come out.

In the latest SpheraNOW podcast, Carrie Decatur, Sphera’s senior regulatory analyst, discusses the European Commission’s recent changes to Annex VIII that will, among other things, postpone the first compliance date for harmonizing poison centre reporting for mixtures intended for consumer use. Listen to the podcast to learn more about how to comply with the new poison centre requirements.

In this edition of the SpheraNOW podcast, James Tehrani, Spark's editor in chief, talks with workplace safety author and consultant Phil La Duke about how fatigue can lead to unsafe behaviors and Operational Risks in the workforce. He discusses what he's learned about fatigue and some of the ways companies can help workers get the rest they need to perform at their optimum levels for their benefit and, in the long run, the company's, too. Listen to the podcast to learn more.

Coinciding with the fall 2019 Spark cover story on Integrated Risk Management 4.0, James Tehrani, Spark's editor-in-chief , speaks with David Stroud, Sphera’s vice president of MRO sales, about his background, how Maintenance, Repair & Operations fits into an Integrated Risk Management strategy and what the future might hold. Don’t forget to visit sphera.com/spark and register to receive notifications about when this and future issues come out.

In this SpheraNOW podcast, Scott Lehmann, Sphera’s vice president of product management for Sphera’s ORM for Operations solutions, discusses the potential of digital technology to help improve operations, reduce downtime and move to a proactive operational decision-making process. Technology is evolving rapidly—whether it’s with smart sensors, edge computing, machine learning, artificial intelligence, cloud, digital twins or any other exciting development—and smart organizations are recognizing the value digital technology brings to Operational Excellence. As Lehmann says, “The digital train is leaving the station, but it’s not too late to still get on board.” Listen to the podcast to learn more.