Podcast Series

The AI Ride in Transportation

Where logistics and supply chain leaders understand the AI revolution

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The future of logistics is here. Are you ready?

Hosted by Trendwatcher, Futurist and Topspeaker—Richard van Hooijdonk— ‘The AI Ride in Transportation’—is the definitive podcast series for supply chain, logistics and transportation leaders navigating the AI revolution.

In this series, you’ll:

Demystify AI: Understand the fundamentals with practical, jargon-free examples relevant to the logistics industry.
Explore the revolution: Discover how autonomous AI agents are already reshaping operations and delivering ROI.
Confront the risks: Uncover the challenges and risks of AI, from data privacy to algorithmic bias, and learn how to build safeguards.
Master the transformation: Get the insight every leader needs to evolve their business model and lead in an AI-first world.

About the host

Richard van Hooijdonk doesn't just study emerging technologies; he embeds them in his life. That’s just part of what makes him an authority on new technologies and trends. Backed by an international research team, he focuses on the technologies reshaping business: generative AI, robotics, autonomous systems, quantum computing, biotech, augmented reality and much more.

In this podcast, experts from Transporeon and Trimble join Richard to explore how autonomous systems, rule-based and generative AI are reshaping logistics and transportation.

The AI Ride in Transportation Episode 1

The AI wake-up call: why logistics can't afford to stay behind

This is an accessible introduction to AI—tailored for logistics leaders ready to embrace technological change.

Episode highlights:

Breaking down AI concepts using familiar, everyday examples
Understanding AI fundamentals without technical jargon
Exploring the rise of generative AI in accessible terms
Connecting AI to practical logistics applications
Addressing industry fears: job security and business survival
Examining why AI in logistics extends far beyond simple chatbots
Building foundation knowledge for the entire series

Guests:

Philipp Pfister, Vice President at Transporeon
Michael Kornhauser, Vice President at Trimble Transportation

An encouraging conversation that connects innovative AI with practical logistics needs.

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The AI Ride in Transportation Podcast

Discover how AI transforms logistics and supply chains on this podcast with futurist Richard van Hooijdonk and experts from Transporeon and Trimble.

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The AI wake-up call: why logistics can’t afford to stay behind

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In the first episode of The AI Ride in Transportation, futurist Richard van Hooijdonk is joined by Philipp Pfister (Transporeon) and Michael Kornhauser (Trimble Transportation) to unpack what AI really means for logistics. Forget the jargon—this conversation breaks down the fundamentals with everyday examples, explores the rise of generative AI, and connects it all to real-world logistics challenges and opportunities.

Key highlights:

Breaking down AI concepts using familiar, everyday examples

Understanding AI fundamentals without technical jargon

Exploring the rise of generative AI in accessible terms

Connecting AI to practical logistics applications

Addressing industry fears: job security and business survival

Examining why AI in logistics extends far beyond simple chatbots

Building foundation knowledge for the entire series

Our experts:

Philipp Pfister, Vice President at Transporeon
Michael Kornhauser, Vice President at Trimble Transportation

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