AI Optimizes Loading Yards

Joe describes creating an AI-powered system to optimize loading yard operations by using cameras to track and improve efficiency at logistics facilities. The company was built in partnership with major warehouse and carrier companies.

Key Points:

• Problem & Market:

  • Tens of thousands of loading yards around the country
  • Trucks line up, drop things off, move things around
  • Current operations are inefficient
  • Major players include Prologis (biggest warehouse company) and Ryder

• Solution:

  • Install just a couple of cameras in yards (initially thought needed 6)
  • AI system to:
    • Map out where everything is
    • Track gate efficiency
    • Monitor processes
    • Create accountability incentives
    • Ping carriers when backed up to use other loading areas

• Go-to-Market Strategy:

  • Co-founded with warehouse companies and carriers
  • Built-in revenue of a few hundred million already secured
  • Can scale up into their existing yards
  • Expand to other yards once proven

• Competitive Advantage:

  • Partnership with industry leaders
  • Built-in customer base
  • Regulatory tailwind (new California rules requiring similar tracking)
  • Strong AI team from UK with relevant visual processing experience