Field notes on AI in business
Practical writing on AI, automation and the day-to-day work of running a business. From the team that builds and runs AI systems.
Logistics transportation
How AI Monitors Liftgate Hydraulic Systems for Delivery Trucks
Liftgate failures strand drivers with undeliverable freight. AI hydraulic monitoring detects pressure drops, fluid contamination, and cylinder wear before liftgate systems fail during delivery routes.
Basel IsmailApr 29, 2026
AI compliance
The HIPAA BAA Gap: Why ChatGPT Plus, Team, and Self-Serve Enterprise Will Get You Fined
The HIPAA BAA Gap: Why ChatGPT Plus, Team, and Self-Serve Enterprise Will Get You Fined OpenAI's own documentation says it clearly, but you have to know where to look. The company will sign a...
Basel IsmailApr 29, 2026
Logistics transportation
How AI Manages Dedicated Fleet vs Common Carrier Decision Making
Choosing between running your own trucks and hiring carriers is a complex optimization problem. AI decision tools analyze cost, service, and capacity data to recommend the right mix for each lane and season.
Basel IsmailApr 28, 2026
Logistics transportation
Automated Shipment Exception Management: Detecting Issues Before Delivery
Shipment exceptions cause costly delays and customer dissatisfaction. AI exception management detects delivery problems early and triggers corrective actions before customers are affected.
Basel IsmailApr 28, 2026
Logistics transportation
AI for Parcel Carrier Selection: Choosing Between UPS, FedEx, and USPS Per Package
Shipping every package with the same carrier wastes money. AI parcel selection tools evaluate each package against all carrier options and choose the best rate-speed-reliability combination per shipment.
Basel IsmailApr 28, 2026
Logistics transportation
How AI Handles Residential vs Commercial Delivery Route Differences
Residential and commercial deliveries have fundamentally different constraints. AI routing engines that understand these differences build routes that avoid the mistakes generic routing tools make.
Basel IsmailApr 28, 2026
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Logistics transportation
AI for Transmission Failure Prediction in Long-Haul Trucks
Transmission failures on the highway are dangerous and expensive. AI predictive maintenance models analyze sensor data to detect early signs of transmission degradation before catastrophic failure occurs.
Basel IsmailApr 28, 2026
Logistics transportation
How AI Monitors Diesel Exhaust Fluid Systems to Prevent Derating Events
DEF system failures cause engine derating that slows trucks to 5 mph. AI monitoring detects DEF quality issues, injector problems, and sensor failures before they trigger derating events on the highway.
Basel IsmailApr 28, 2026
Logistics transportation
AI for Intermodal Container Routing: Truck, Rail, and Ocean Optimization
Moving containers across truck, rail, and ocean requires balancing cost, speed, and reliability across modes. AI routing engines optimize intermodal decisions in real time as conditions change.
Basel IsmailApr 27, 2026
Logistics transportation
How AI Predicts Port Congestion and Recommends Alternative Routing
Port congestion costs shippers billions in delays and demurrage. AI prediction models forecast congestion days in advance, giving logistics teams time to reroute shipments before problems materialize.
Basel IsmailApr 27, 2026
Logistics transportation
AI for Yard Management: Automated Trailer Spotting and Dock Assignment
Distribution center yards are chaotic environments where trailers get lost, docks sit idle, and drivers wait hours. AI yard management systems optimize trailer positioning and dock assignments in real time.
Basel IsmailApr 27, 2026
Logistics transportation
Automated Backhaul Matching: Turning Empty Return Trips Into Revenue
Trucks running empty on return trips waste fuel and capacity. AI backhaul matching platforms connect shippers with available trucks heading in the right direction, turning dead miles into paid loads.
Basel IsmailApr 27, 2026
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