Dylan Sluder

As Director of IT at UCW Logistics, Dylan leverages over 5 years of experience in IT management, disaster recovery, and capacity planning to oversee the company’s technological strategy and digital transformation. With degrees in IT and supply chain management, as well as multiple certifications, Dylan is passionate about implementing infrastructure, systems, and processes that drive optimization, deliver value, and solve problems. He thrives on staying updated on emerging tech trends and skills that can enhance operations, the customer experience, and business growth for UCW Logistics. 

Dylan Sluder on Automating Logistics with AI

How can today’s logistics leaders leverage AI, automation, and other emerging technologies to optimize their supply chain operations? Tune in as host Michael interviews Dylan Sluder, Director of IT at UCW Logistics, to explore this pressing question. Together, they discuss key innovations like transportation management systems, digital freight matching, IoT sensors, and automated trucks that are transforming logistics. Gain valuable insights on how these technologies are revolutionizing delivery tracking, freight sourcing, shipment visibility, and more to streamline supply chains like never before. You’ll also hear Dylan’s perspectives on upholding ethics and accountability through industry partnerships as adoption of these new solutions accelerates. If you’re an IT executive or manager looking to digitally optimize your logistics capabilities, you won’t want to miss this exciting episode!

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Dylan Sluder on Automating Logistics with AI

It has been such a rapid pace of acceleration in logistics and technology over the past 5 years. Who knows what the next 5 years will bring?

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Episode Show Notes

Best Prank Using IT Skills [0:13]

Most Frustrating Bug or Error Encounter [3:26]

Troubleshooting IPSec Tunnels and Firewall Configuration [3:50]

Impressive Growth in Logistics Industry [6:04]

The Complexity of Logistics and Delivery [6:23]

Discussing the software and its components and support [16:07]

Benefits of the software and its SQL database capabilities [18:27]

Holding Yourself Accountable in Personal and Professional Life [24:12]

Building Trust and Confidence through Honesty and Accountability [28:08]

IT Support and Application Administration Roles [33:34]

Precision in Fresh Produce: Minimizing Foodborne Illness [44:13]

AI and Logistics: Tracking Trucks and Weather Updates [45:01]

AI Matching Carriers with Remote Shipments for Efficient Logistics [49:45]

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