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US Cold Storage's AI leap: What it means for logistics

· Source: freightwaves.com

In short

United States Cold Storage has implemented FourKites' AI agent 'Alan' to automate appointment scheduling across its 38 facilities, addressing a major logistics bottleneck. During an 8-week pilot, Alan achieved an 87% success rate in booking appointments and 96% accuracy for requested delivery dates, saving 36-40 human hours. The context-aware AI adapts to various communication methods and leverages FourKites' Intelligent Control Tower for broader supply chain awareness.

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In the issue of week 43, 2025: AI Agents Revolutionize Supply Chains: Driving Speed, Savings, and Security

Tags: scheduling, automation, logistics, efficiency, cold-chain, AI-agent

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