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Ryan Schreiber - Director of Growth - Metafora - Austin, TX Freight tech is becoming more accessible = a more level playing field New tech is emerging, and with apps, integrations, and the cloud, SMB are more able to compete with bigger players.  This works in parallel with the fact that customer and vendor expectations have never been higher. Not all Tech is Value-Add Given the growth of readily available technology modules, it is critical, now more than ever, to focus on building technology that differentiates you and buying what you can as an accelerator.. For example:  Tech that enables new services lines (ex. SMB Managed Transportation)  Tech that makes your data more actionable Tech that lowers the burden of management for non-core business needs, such as training Tech that makes your employees lives easier and more fulfilling Implementation is Just as Important as the Build Many companies focus on building incredible technology. Great! However, many of those same companies do not spend the time and energy needed for quality adoption of that tech.  When widening their tech stack or capabilities, businesses need to consider and plan for transition activities, training/on-going training, and maintenance. Get Smart on Data, Really Everyone is talking about AI/ML (artificial intelligence/machine learning), without having a proper data management strategy in place. It is important to understand that building AI trained on bad data is worse than having the whole process be manual.  We repeat: AI trained on bad data is worse than having the whole process be manual. How can companies make sure they do this right? If you don’t have a solid game plan in place, you will waste a lot of time and money. Don’t be a hero - bring in experts who have Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Alan Adler - Midwest Bureau Chief - FreightWaves - Nunica, MI What’s the latest? What is the impact of not selling its China operations? With the company losing its NASDAQ listing and the leadership changes of late, is TuSimple in trouble? If these changes are simply to deal with the economics of the time, can they right this ship with or without the partners they need to survive? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Blythe Brumleve - CEO - Digital Dispatch - Jacksonville, FL Instagram influencers are going back to getting real jobs. Legacy media is dying. And AI threatens to upend even more of how we think about creating and consuming content online. What does this mean for where we get our news and updates? What does it mean for SEO? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Mary O’Connell - Running on Ice Contributor - FreightWaves - St. Louis, MO What are the typical challenges faced by perishable shippers when it comes to same-day or next-day delivery? How do you handle varying temperatures on a cross dock for example eggs, lettuce, and pharmaceuticals at the same time? How do you ensure that perishable items are transported safely during same-day or next-day delivery? What are the delivery options available for perishable shippers who need same-day or next-day delivery? How do you handle customer complaints related to the quality or condition of perishable items received during same-day or next-day delivery? How do you handle unforeseen delays or issues that may arise during same-day or next-day delivery of perishable items? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices