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Chris Torrence on the Over the Air Podcast

Written by Jacob Eischen | Mar 7, 2024 9:16:00 PM

Very's Over the Air Podcast features an episode with Chris Torrence, Chief Strategy Officer at Optym, to discuss the transformative impact of AI in the logistics and trucking industry. Chris and Ryan Prosser, Very's CEO, discuss the efforts to reshape the logistics industry through the strategic application of AI, emphasizing the importance of combining technology with human insight to drive progress and efficiency in trucking logistics.

Key Points Discussed:

Optym's Journey:

The company's evolution and its focus on optimizing logistics through AI, based on the intellectual groundwork laid by founder Ravi Ahuja.

AI as an Augmentative Force:

Emphasizing AI's role in enhancing human work in trucking logistics, Chris discusses balancing technological advancements with human expertise is key.

Overcoming Technical Challenges:

Addressing integration challenges and future strategies. Chris revels the right approach for continuous improvement and innovation.

Collaboration in the IoT Space:

The importance of collaborative efforts in B2B IoT and logistics visibility is underscored.

Optym claimed the award for Innovation in Transportation Technology for its use in artificial intelligence to optimize transportation.

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