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FleetWorks' platform uses voice synthesis, generative AI, and seamless integrations with logistics systems to handle the myriad of tasks traditionally managed by personnel.
The Y Combinator-backed startup, FleetWorks, is using AI to take on the labor-intensive communication tasks that dominate the logistics field.
Founded by Paul Singer, a former Product Manager at Uber Freight, and Quang Tran, known for his work on moonshot projects at Airbnb and co-founding an AI NFT company, FleetWorks leverages cutting-edge technology to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
FleetWorks' platform uses voice synthesis, generative AI, and seamless integrations with logistics systems to handle the myriad of tasks traditionally managed by personnel. From scheduling shipments to adjusting for delays, FleetWorks aims to automate the "largest cost in this industry - people," as Singer puts it.
The Demo That Says It All: A carrier gets dates mixed up, and FleetWorks' AI calmly corrects, redirects, and keeps the freight flowing. It's pretty impressive.
In case you missed it, FleetWorks joins contenders like HappyRobot.ai and LoadPartner in the ring, each throwing their unique punches with AI dispatchers and trackers.
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Sources: Y Combinator | Paul Singer/LinkedIn
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