Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Can your supply chain predict failures before they happen? The future of resilience is proactive, not reactive.
Episode Overview
In this episode of The Resilient Supply Chain Podcast, I sit down with Taylor Smith, Chief Marketing Officer at Honeywell Productivity Solutions and Services, and Elton Saunders, Senior Director of Solutions and Services at Peak Technologies. Together, we explore how AI, data, and proactive maintenance are transforming uptime, sustainability, and resilience across global supply chains.
Value Teaser
Downtime isn’t just costly, it’s a reputational risk. You’ll hear how Honeywell’s Operational Intelligence and Peak’s Mobile Insights are helping companies predict and prevent failures before they happen. We unpack why battery health, device tracking, and security patches are now critical to resilience, and how a misplaced handheld can bring operations to a halt.
Taylor shares how Honeywell is designing out waste, from battery-free scanners to circular repair programmes that cut emissions and extend device life. Elton explains why companies must rethink device lifecycles, from procurement to end-of-life, to avoid hidden costs, security gaps, and unnecessary e-waste.
We also dive into the rise of AI-driven anomaly detection, predictive analytics, and the “Minority Report for maintenance” moment that’s reshaping how organisations manage their assets. It’s a fascinating look at the intersection of technology, resilience, and sustainability, with insights you can act on today.
Engagement CTA
What’s your take? Let me know below 👇
CTAs & Links Section
🎧 Listen to the full podcast: resilientsupplychainpodcast.com
🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every Monday at 7am CET
💬 Leave a comment with your favourite insight
👍 Like & share to help more supply chain leaders discover the show
Credits & Guest Links:
Guests: Taylor Smith (Honeywell) and Elton Saunders (Peak Technologies)
🔗 Connect with Taylor: linkedin.com/in/taylor-smith-3a4aa32
🔗 Connect with Elton: linkedin.com/in/eltonsaunders
2️⃣ 💡 Chapters / Timestamps
00:00 – Why uptime is the new resilience
01:10 – Meet Taylor Smith and Elton Saunders
02:10 – Why proactive maintenance matters more than ever
04:00 – Battery management: the overlooked risk
05:30 – Device tracking and the human factor
07:00 – The business case for prevention over repair
09:00 – Designing devices for repairability and reuse
12:00 – Predictive maintenance and software lifecycle
14:30 – Managing device data and AI-driven insights
17:00 – Predicting failure before it happens
20:00 – Using AI for anomaly detection and diagnostics
23:00 – Circularity and responsible device end-of-life
24:30 – The automation shift: RFID, machine vision, cobots
29:00 – Cyber and privacy challenges in automation
31:30 – Leadership advice for building resilience
Can your supply chain predict failures before they happen? The future of resilience is proactive, not reactive.
Episode Overview
In this episode of The Resilient Supply Chain Podcast, I sit down with Taylor Smith, Chief Marketing Officer at Honeywell Productivity Solutions and Services, and Elton Saunders, Senior Director of Solutions and Services at Peak Technologies. Together, we explore how AI, data, and proactive maintenance are transforming uptime, sustainability, and resilience across global supply chains.
Value Teaser
Downtime isn’t just costly, it’s a reputational risk. You’ll hear how Honeywell’s Operational Intelligence and Peak’s Mobile Insights are helping companies predict and prevent failures before they happen. We unpack why battery health, device tracking, and security patches are now critical to resilience, and how a misplaced handheld can bring operations to a halt.
Taylor shares how Honeywell is designing out waste, from battery-free scanners to circular repair programmes that cut emissions and extend device life. Elton explains why companies must rethink device lifecycles, from procurement to end-of-life, to avoid hidden costs, security gaps, and unnecessary e-waste.
We also dive into the rise of AI-driven anomaly detection, predictive analytics, and the “Minority Report for maintenance” moment that’s reshaping how organisations manage their assets. It’s a fascinating look at the intersection of technology, resilience, and sustainability, with insights you can act on today.
Engagement CTA
What’s your take? Let me know below 👇
CTAs & Links Section
🎧 Listen to the full podcast: resilientsupplychainpodcast.com
🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every Monday at 7am CET
💬 Leave a comment with your favourite insight
👍 Like & share to help more supply chain leaders discover the show
Credits & Guest Links:
Guests: Taylor Smith (Honeywell) and Elton Saunders (Peak Technologies)
🔗 Connect with Taylor: linkedin.com/in/taylor-smith-3a4aa32
🔗 Connect with Elton: linkedin.com/in/eltonsaunders
2️⃣ 💡 Chapters / Timestamps
00:00 – Why uptime is the new resilience
01:10 – Meet Taylor Smith and Elton Saunders
02:10 – Why proactive maintenance matters more than ever
04:00 – Battery management: the overlooked risk
05:30 – Device tracking and the human factor
07:00 – The business case for prevention over repair
09:00 – Designing devices for repairability and reuse
12:00 – Predictive maintenance and software lifecycle
14:30 – Managing device data and AI-driven insights
17:00 – Predicting failure before it happens
20:00 – Using AI for anomaly detection and diagnostics
23:00 – Circularity and responsible device end-of-life
24:30 – The automation shift: RFID, machine vision, cobots
29:00 – Cyber and privacy challenges in automation
31:30 – Leadership advice for building resilience
