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
AI for Cross-Docking Optimization: When to Break Bulk and When to Flow Through
AI cross-dock optimization decides in real time which shipments to break down and repalletize versus flowing straight through.
Basel IsmailApr 2, 2026
Logistics transportation
Last-Mile Delivery Cost Reduction: Where AI Saves the Most Money
Last-mile delivery accounts for 53% of total shipping costs. AI targets the specific cost drivers that eat margins.
Basel IsmailApr 2, 2026
Logistics transportation
AI for Proof of Delivery Automation: Photo Verification and Signature Capture
AI proof of delivery verifies package placement, reads signatures, and resolves disputes automatically.
Basel IsmailApr 2, 2026
Logistics transportation
How Package Dimension Scanning AI Eliminates Dimensional Weight Billing Errors
AI dimension scanning captures accurate package measurements in seconds, eliminating costly DIM weight billing disputes.
Basel IsmailApr 2, 2026
Logistics transportation
Drone-Assisted Inventory Counting in Large Distribution Centers
Autonomous drones scan warehouse inventory 10x faster than manual counts with 99.5% accuracy using computer vision.
Basel IsmailApr 2, 2026
Logistics transportation
AI for Driver Safety Scoring: Moving Beyond Simple Dashcam Footage
AI driver safety scoring analyzes telematics, video, and contextual data to build nuanced risk profiles, not just incident counts.
Basel IsmailApr 2, 2026
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Logistics transportation
ELD Compliance Automation: Hours of Service Optimization Without Violations
AI-powered HOS optimization helps drivers maximize productive hours while staying compliant with ELD regulations.
Basel IsmailApr 2, 2026
Logistics transportation
AI for Customs Documentation: Reducing Cross-Border Shipment Delays
AI customs documentation automation reduces cross-border delays by 65% through accurate classification and pre-clearance filing.
Basel IsmailApr 2, 2026
Logistics transportation
How Regional LTL Carriers Use AI to Compete With National Networks
Regional LTL carriers use AI for pricing, routing, and terminal operations to compete with national carriers on service quality.
Basel IsmailApr 2, 2026
Insurance
Underwriting Automation for Personal Auto: From Application to Quote in 90 Seconds
Personal auto underwriting can now produce bindable quotes in under two minutes by pulling data from dozens of external sources automatically.
Basel IsmailApr 2, 2026
Insurance
How AI Prices Commercial General Liability Policies More Accurately
Commercial GL pricing has relied on SIC codes and revenue for decades. AI models add dozens of risk factors that improve loss prediction.
Basel IsmailApr 2, 2026
Insurance
Small Business Insurance Underwriting: Where AI Finds Risk Humans Overlook
Small commercial accounts are underwritten too quickly because individually they are not worth much time. AI makes thorough underwriting economical.
Basel IsmailApr 2, 2026
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