Thinking Out Loud

Weekly Technology Thought Leadership

Apr 25, 2025

Why Transcription Performance Is Holding Back Your AI Strategy

 A small mistake in capturing a word could change the intent, meaning, or structure of the input, leading the downstream model to make flawed predictions or decisions [Cresta].

Luxury Fashion and the Need for Flexible Warehouse Automation

As warehousing costs rise and consumer spending tightens, luxury brands need to rethink their fulfillment strategies [Locus Robotics].

Top Energy-Wasting Mistakes in Restaurants — And how a POS System Can Fix Them

Discover the top energy-related mistakes restaurants make and show how the right POS system can turn things around by cutting waste and boosting efficiency where it matters most [Lavu].

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15-Minute Briefing: Smarter Tariff Strategy Starts Here

May 1st, 10 am EDT / 3 pm BST

This fast-paced briefing will give you the insights you need to start navigating tariff changes with confidence [EDITED].

How United Airlines, MGM Resorts, and Uber Create Unforgettable Guest Journeys

A panel discussion explores how the right data strategies can deliver unforgettable travel experiences and turn last-minute bookings into lifelong loyalty [LiveRamp].

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Empowering Customers, Driving Revenue: The Power of Self-Service Technologies

This blog explores specific benefits enjoyed by embracing self-service systems and solutions, with benefits on “both sides of the aisle,” for customers and businesses alike [Argano].

Lazy Bear: How A Michelin-starred Restaurant Maintains Creative Focus with AP Automation

 Read how automating accounts payable has allowed Chef Barzelay more time to focus on keeping Lazy Bear a two-Michelin-star restaurant and open new concepts [Ottimate]. 

Overcoming the Top 5 Roadblocks to Efficiency in Retail Hiring

Whether you hire thousands of workers every year or hundreds, these five roadblocks to efficiency in retail hiring could be slowing you down [Checkr]. 

Essential UX Statistics 2025

Today’s interfaces need to be fully optimized with consumers in mind, and understanding these trends can help you identify roadblocks in your customer journey and recover lost revenue [Webeyez].

[He Said It]

"HOLY CR*P! While there is disruption with any new administration, we are witnessing an unprecedented shift in the world order. In 90 days, the lens by which we all view our businesses, our customers, and our strategies has been completely changed. Regardless of what side of the political aisle you stand, uncertainty and fear has become part of our daily lives and we must do our best to adjust accordingly. While consumer sentiment is at a 40+ year low, we have yet to feel the real impacts of the last 90 days at the retail level as pre-tariff panic buying has falsely inflated the sales numbers.

We at Incisiv believe technology can help in addressing volatile market activity but we also understand market volatility hampers investment. It’s more important than ever to market yourselves as a partner, ready to help when and where your customers need you."

Dave Weinand, Chief Customer Officer at Incisiv in The Dirty Martini Digest

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