Smarter Fleet Operations with Kayne Grau
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
Release Date: 05/12/2023
Thriving in an Omnichannel World with Akash Gupta
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
and discuss thriving in an omnichannel world. Akash is the CEO of , a hardware-agnostic fulfillment orchestration platform and proprietary and certified third-party hardware. About Akash Gupta As Chief Executive Officer, leads GreyOrange’s strategic direction globally and is central to the company’s culture of innovation. His primary focus is driving research and development and attracting the brightest talent globally as the company uniquely blends Artificial Intelligence, software design, robotics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and data science to transform...
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REPOST: MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics with Chris Caplice
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and discuss MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics and a wide range of logistics and supply chain topics. Chris is a Senior Research Scientist at MIT and serves as the Executive Director of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (CTL). About Chris Caplice Dr. is a Senior Research Scientist at MIT and serves as the Executive Director of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (CTL) where he is responsible for the planning and management of the research, education, and corporate outreach programs for the center. He created and leads the MITx...
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Six Figure Trucker with John Madewell
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
and discuss , which is a weekly podcast about driveaway trucking brought to you by . John is an Account Manager at Norton Transport and host of the . About John Madewell is an Account Manager at Norton Transport and host of the Six-Figure Trucker podcast. Before joining Norton, John was a broadcast journalist with 31 years of experience in the television industry, including four years in Savannah, GA for the NBC affiliate and 27 years in Chattanooga, TN for the ABC affiliate. During his time in broadcasting, he has covered a wide range of stories, including murders, federal court cases, a...
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Connecting the Smart Fleet Ecosystem with Amit Jain
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
and discuss connecting the smart fleet ecosystem. Amit is the Founder and Chief Operating Officer at , a Silicon Valley based fleet-tech company. Amit is also the General Manager of Fleetstore, a Bosch Initiative. About Amit Jain serves as the founder and Chief Operating Officer at , a Silicon Valley based fleet-tech company. Roadz is transforming the fragmented commercial fleet management segment into an open and integrated ecosystem. Prior to Roadz, Amit was the founder and CEO at Becansoft, an IoT startup which developed a car-sharing app targeting the mobility needs of kids,...
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Modernizing MRO using AI with Paul Noble
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and discuss modernizing MRO using AI. Paul is the Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of , a supply chain intelligence platform, purpose-built to help manufacturers streamline their MRO supply and materials management. About Paul Noble As Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Verusen, oversees the company’s vision and strategic direction. He has extensive experience in the industrial supply chain and distribution space, as he was recognized as a Supply Chain Pros to Know by Supply and Demand Chain Executive in 2021, 2022, & 2023. Prior to founding Verusen,...
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The Broker-Carrier Summit with Dan Lindsey
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and discuss the which will be held on October 11 thru October 13 in Tampa, Florida. About Dan Lindsey is the Co-founder of Linkage Logistics and the Broker-Carrier Summit. Dan has been in the logistics industry since 2001 when he began working the preload shift for UPS. Since then, he has worked as a freight broker, operations manager, and business development leader in multiple segments of the industry. His commitment to “doing business the right way” led him to launch Linkage Logistics in March of 2020. He is also the driving force behind the Broker-Carrier Summit, a...
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and discuss modernizing supply chains. Brandon is the CEO of , a global risk and regulatory intelligence company that helps organizations build resilience and achieve sustainable growth. About Brandon Daniels is the CEO at Exiger, where he’s pioneering the development and scaling of the innovative AI applications to solve complex supply chain challenges for Fortune 500 companies and 40+ government agencies. The seasoned tech executive has been tapped by the world’s most influential organizations to resolve high-profile crises, navigate complicated risk environments, and respond to...
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How Exceptional Companies Grow with Sarah Ahern & Jonathon McKay
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, , and discuss how exceptional companies grow. Jonathon and Sarah are partners in , a supply chain market research and business management firm that helps businesses understand their customers, employees, and the market better to drive long-term growth. About Jonathon McKay is a highly experienced partner at PATH specializing in exceptional growth strategies for the supply chain industry. With over 15 years of expertise, Jonathon leverages customer insights, market trends, and employee engagement to drive success. Focused on logistics, manufacturing, and distribution channel strategies,...
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The State of Freight with Anne Reinke
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
and discuss the state of freight. Anne is the President & CEO of , the trusted voice for third-party logistics companies of all sizes. About Anne Reinke was named President & CEO of the TIA in October 2020, coming from the USDOT where she served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary – Congressional Affairs. Reinke started her service at USDOT in April 2019, initially as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Intergovernmental Affairs, and transitioned to Congressional Affairs in November 2019. Prior to her time at USDOT, Reinke spent 16 years at CSX Corporation in their Federal Affairs...
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The Key to Effective Last Mile Delivery with Jim Waters
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
and discuss the key to effective last mile delivery. Jim is the Vice President of Marketing at , an on-demand, last mile delivery solution that enables businesses to meet their customers' same-day expectations, comparable to Amazon's level of service. About Jim Waters is Vice President of Marketing at FRAYT, overseeing branding, customer acquisition and retention. With over 30 years in sales and marketing, he has led the success of such cutting-edge start-up companies as Tive, Coveo (TSE: CVO), FAST (MSFT) and StreamServe (OpenText). Jim has a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)...
info_outlineKayne Grau and Joe Lynch discuss smarter fleet operations. Kayne is the CEO and Board Director at Uptake, a Chicago-based Industrial AI and Analytics company that specializes in providing predictive analytics software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions to various industries.
About Kayne Grau
Kayne Grau is a seasoned executive with an impressive track record in the technology industry. Currently serving as the CEO and Board Director at Uptake, a Chicago-based Industrial AI and Analytics company, he joined the company as President a year prior with a strong passion for building high-performing teams and delivering advanced analytics to operators in the industrial enterprise space. As CEO, he is responsible for evolving the product suite, enhancing deployment and customer success, and optimizing company operations. Prior to his current role, Kayne served in various senior executive positions with KAR Global (NYSE: KAR), where he co-founded and served as CEO of DRIVIN until April 2017. He also held leadership positions at Music Dealers, Apartments.com, Cars.com, Allstate, and several other online companies. Kayne is an active member of the tech community, serving on various advisory boards, mentoring local start-ups, and investing in technology-based companies in Chicago and Dallas. He is also a dedicated father of three children and enjoys learning about fatherhood in his free time.
About Uptake
Uptake is a Chicago-based company that specializes in providing predictive analytics software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions to various industries. Their focus is on translating data into actionable insights that improve operations, increase efficiency, and reduce costs. Uptake leverages industrial data science to offer over 45 patents, almost 200 data science models, and has received recognition from several industry leaders such as Gartner, Verdantix, CNBC, and Forbes. Uptake's solutions predict and prevent failures in trucks and components, optimize parts and maintenance strategies, and visualize cost information to help businesses make better decisions. They promise to deliver real-time insights in an easy-to-use and visually appealing interface that provides streamlined results. Uptake's products are designed to be simple to use, easy to scale, and provide a fast return on investment. With their predictive analytics software, companies can leverage data to optimize their operations, increase efficiency, and reduce costs. Overall, Uptake is a leader in predictive analytics SaaS, providing businesses with the tools they need to improve their bottom line.
Key Takeaways: Smarter Fleet Operations with Kayne Grau
- Kayne Grau is the CEO and Board Director at Uptake, a Chicago-based Industrial AI and Analytics company that specializes in providing predictive analytics software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions to various industries.
- Kayne Grau and Joe Lynch discuss smarter fleet operations, which is exactly what Uptake provides to carriers.
- Uptake specializes in providing predictive analytics SaaS solutions to various industries.
- The company leverages industrial data science to offer over 45 patents and almost 200 data science models.
- Uptake's solutions predict and prevent failures in trucks and components, optimize parts and maintenance strategies, and visualize cost information.
- Uptake promises to deliver real-time insights in an easy-to-use and visually appealing interface that provides streamlined results.
- Their products are designed to be simple to use, easy to scale, and provide a fast return on investment.
- Uptake helps companies optimize their operations, increase efficiency, and reduce costs through data-driven insights.
- The company's solutions enhance preventive maintenance programs with predictive maintenance.
- Uptake's solutions help streamline operations and maintenance, maximize reliability and availability with data-driven insights.
- The company's solutions also help optimize inventory, improve labor effectiveness, and make the right repair the first time by having the right people and expertise available for the job.