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Optimize, and Win with AI

Create your own emissions calculator, profile prospects, and explore AI’s impact on logistics.

Will Post
October 09, 2024

It's great to be back, friends! WELCOME BACK to AI for 30, now rebranded as AI for Logistics! I am excited to commit to delivering this newsletter to you bi-weekly. I've been working hard, testing, and spending countless hours on my computer to figure out the best ways to leverage AI so I can share it with you. The rapid progress of AI and the increasing amount of data can be overwhelming. Computing power seems to double every year. It's time to take action and capitalize on the power of AI to boost productivity and increase profits, especially in logistics.

On the Agenda This Week:

Build an emissions calculator with Claude
Logistics and Supply Chain Prompt of the Week
Leading Stories in AI and Logistics
Quote of the Week

Let’s dig in!

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Create Your TL Emissions Calculator

Never say "No" to "Do you track emissions?" again!

Win More Business!

With your own calculator, you'll always be ready to say: "Absolutely! Let me show you our numbers right now."

Check out the emission calculator app here.

⚠️ Note: AI-assisted tool. Use for estimates only. Consult experts for official reporting.

Make Your Own in 7 Easy Steps

Access Claude Start a chat with Claude AI.
Request the Calculator Ask Claude: "Create a web TL emissions calculator. Inputs: miles, MPG, load weight. Output: CO2 emissions + industry comparison."
Review the Code Don't worry, no coding skills needed!
Customize Ask Claude to add: • Emissions tracking over time • Simple reports • Fuel-saving tips
Save and Test • Save as "emissions_calculator.html" • Open in your browser

Hit publish and save the URL to use anytime you need

Pro Tips

Don’t worry about breaking anything
Refine, refine, refine
START!!!

Start Winning with Sustainability!

Your custom calculator = instant credibility in:

Client meetings
RFPs
Sustainability reports

Logistics Prompt of the Week- Prospect profiling

Copy and paste this prompt into ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Copilot or any other model

“Generate a comprehensive prospect profile report for [Company Name], a potential client in the [Industry].

The report should include:

1. Company Overview: Key financial metrics, market positioning, and recent news.

2. Logistics Strategy: Insights into their current logistics setup, including any publicly available information on their partnerships, technology stack, and strategic initiatives.

3. Key Challenges: Identify three major logistics challenges they are likely facing based on industry trends, market data, and competitor analysis.

4. Strategic Opportunities: Suggest specific ways our logistics solutions can address these challenges and align with their business objectives. 5. Decision-Making Process: Insights into the likely decision-makers and their buying criteria, based on available information and typical industry practices.”