Sales Bites

Lars Ward, AI Impact

Episode Summary

Will Jenkins sits down with Lars Ward, VP of Automation Solutions at Transflo, to cut through the AI noise. They talk about what’s actually working today, where automation is driving real results, and why it’s time to stop chasing buzzwords and start solving real problems. Lars brings hard-won insights from across the logistics world, and makes the case for smarter, simpler tech that works now.

Episode Notes

SUMMARY:

Will Jenkins sits down with Lars Ward, VP of Automation Solutions at Transflo, to cut through the AI noise. They talk about what’s actually working today, where automation is driving real results, and why it’s time to stop chasing buzzwords and start solving real problems. Lars brings hard-won insights from across the logistics world, and makes the case for smarter, simpler tech that works now.

TAKEAWAYS:

• AI is changing the game, but not how most people think.
• Automate the boring stuff: repetitive, low-impact tasks.
• Know what today’s tech can do, not just what it promises.
• The future’s unclear, but automation is a must now.
• Focus on outcomes, not features.
• Smart tech makes perfect inventory and planning possible.
• Manual work is draining your team and your margins.
• Actionable results keep customers coming back.
• AI chatter is loud, look for what cuts through.
• Measure tech by what it does today, not someday.

CHAPTERS:

• 00:00 – Meet the Guest: Lars Ward and the Sales Bites kickoff
• 03:31 – Cutting Through the Hype: AI’s real impact on logistics
• 10:55 – Automate Smarter: How to boost efficiency with the right tools
• 14:11 – What’s Next: The future of AI, and final takeaways