Alex Shire
2 episodes
Questions Alex Shire answered
Yes. An existing TMS usually means the company's data, processes and staff behaviors are already structured, making it easier to benchmark another provider and switch if the measured benefits justify the change.
Webinar: Tech vs. Human Factor – Why Now Is the Time to Digitize Logistics20:45
Rinkai does not offer a conventional free trial because meaningful use requires implementation work. Instead, the team can model routes using the prospect's data, compare the results and test whether a conservative share of the projected savings covers implementation and subscription costs.
Webinar: Tech vs. Human Factor – Why Now Is the Time to Digitize Logistics23:51
The specific algorithm is proprietary, but it considers roads, historical traffic, vehicle types, weight, time windows, driver and vehicle costs, and delivery restrictions. Its objective is to optimize cost without violating the other operating constraints.
Webinar: Tech vs. Human Factor – Why Now Is the Time to Digitize Logistics27:57
Planned additions include tap-to-phone payments using cards or NFC-enabled devices and advance customer notifications based on the driver's changing visit sequence, delivered through SMS or messenger chatbots.
Webinar: Tech vs. Human Factor – Why Now Is the Time to Digitize Logistics38:10
Alex cites Coca-Cola operations in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, where local approval was obtained to adopt Rinkai for last-mile delivery and the reported cost reduction was about 12%. He also identifies Metro as another enterprise-transition example.
Webinar: Tech vs. Human Factor – Why Now Is the Time to Digitize Logistics41:18
In Alex Shire's words
“Sometimes, with newer technologies, it's much easier to build a new process than to restore the outdated one.”
Webinar: Tech vs. Human Factor – Why Now Is the Time to Digitize Logistics4:15
“You can have any TMS, any super-duper tool to build the perfect routes, but it all depends on the driver.”
Webinar: Tech vs. Human Factor – Why Now Is the Time to Digitize Logistics31:00
“Everything, from my point of view, starts from the costs and service.”
Webinar: Tech vs. Human Factor – Why Now Is the Time to Digitize Logistics50:33
“Change is always risk, but without change it could be more risky for you.”
Webinar: Tech vs. Human Factor – Why Now Is the Time to Digitize Logistics52:33
“Unified and centralized—or decentralized but unified—processes allow you to be very, very scalable on the market.”
Webinar: Unlocking ROI from TMS implementation: Boost Employee Performance and Productivity30:59