Josh Boshard, COO of Savory, discusses the integration of AI in the restaurant industry with Talbot West CEO Jacob Andra. The to talk about the challenges and opportunities that Savory faces with its complex portfolio. Josh emphasizes the importance of human interaction and the role of AI in supporting and enhancing the customer experience. The conversation also delves into the complexities of AI deployment, data integration, and the future of AI in the restaurant industry.Takeaways<ul><li>AI as a Support for Human Interaction</li><li>Challenges of AI Integration in the Restaurant Industry</li></ul>Chapters<ul><li>00:00 Diverse Range of AI Technologies and Use Cases</li></ul>

Josh Boshard, COO of Savory, discusses the integration of AI in the restaurant industry with Talbot West CEO Jacob Andra. The to talk about the challenges and opportunities that Savory faces with its complex portfolio. Josh emphasizes the importance of human interaction and the role of AI in supporting and enhancing the customer experience. The conversation also delves into the complexities of AI deployment, data integration, and the future of AI in the restaurant industry. TakeawaysAI as a Support for Human InteractionChallenges of AI Integration in the Restaurant Industry Chapters00:00 Diverse Range of AI Technologies and Use Cases

AI In Restaurants: How Savory Promotes Human Interaction

A hype-free zone to discuss the practical applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to real-world use cases in business, government, nonprofits, and other types of organizations. Calibrated to business executives who want to know, "What does AI mean for my industry and my company," it keeps the emphasis on value creation and actionable strategies.  The Applied AI Podcast is produced by Talbot West, a leading digital transformation consultancy and AI enablement partner for mid-market and enterprise companies. Jacob Andra, CEO of Talbot West, brings in-the-trenches insights from real companies implementing AI and machine learning technologies. Additionally, Talbot West clients, partners, and other executives feature prominently in our guest line-up.  With real-world experience and a wealth of applied AI perspectives, The Applied AI Podcast avoids both the hype and the nay-saying surrounding AI technologies. We cover the actual value creation that AI is driving in enterprise, as well as the risks, pitfalls, and limitations. We bring you a balanced view. Just like Talbot West clients trust us to be their digital transformation advisor, our listeners trust The Applied AI Podcast to be a bias-free, no-nonsense zone.  Learn more at https://appliedaipod.comLearn about Talbot West at https://talbotwest.comLearn about BizForesight (an AI-powered M&amp;A platform from Talbot West): https://bizforesight.comLearn about the Talbot West AI 2030 Thesis and our vision of total organizational intelligence: https://talbotwest.com/ai-insights/the-talbot-west-5-year-ai-thesisLearn about Cognitive Hive AI (CHAI), Talbot West's modular, composable ensemble architecture: https://talbotwest.com/ai-insights/what-is-cognitive-hive-ai-chai Learn about AI Prioritization and EXecution (APEX), Talbot West's methodology for prioritizing AI initiatives: https://talbotwest.com/ai-insights/apex-framework-for-ai-prioritizationRead Talbot West's response to the August 2025 Wall Street Journal article on how McKinsey is adapting to AI: https://talbotwest.com/ai-insights/wsj-mckinsey-talbot-westRead how Talbot West approaches the "buy vs build" question with our clients: https://talbotwest.com/ai-insights/ai-buy-vs-buildRead Talbot West's description of composable AI and why it's the future: https://talbotwest.com/services/cognitive-hive-ai/composable-aiHow AI is driving value creation in M&amp;A: https://talbotwest.com/industries/mergers-and-acquisitions-manda/how-ai-makes-mergers-and-acquisitions-more-efficientWhy a system-of-systems approach is the future of AI deployment: https://talbotwest.com/ai-insights/system-of-systems-in-aiAn examination of the DoD's Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) and its implications for AI deployment: https://talbotwest.com/industries/defense/what-is-mosa-in-defense-systemsWays AI can make government more efficient: https://talbotwest.com/industries/government/how-can-ai-make-government-more-efficientExamining the importance of explainability in AI and why it doesn't exist with commercial large language models but does with Cognitive Hive AI: https://talbotwest.com/services/ai-governance/what-is-explainability-in-aiLet's not forget about small language models: https://talbotwest.com/ai-insights/what-is-a-small-language-model-slm Where AI change management often fails: https://talbotwest.com/services/change-management-for-ai-implementation/understanding-change-management-in-ai

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A hype-free zone to discuss the practical applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to real-world use cases in business, government, nonprofits, and other types of organizations. Calibrated to business executives who want to know, "What does AI mean for my industry and my company," it keeps the emphasis on value creation and actionable strategies. The Applied AI Podcast is produced by Talbot West, a leading digital transformation consultancy and AI enablement partner for mid-market and enterprise companies. Jacob Andra, CEO of Talbot West, brings in-the-trenches insights from real companies implementing AI and machine learning technologies. Additionally, Talbot West clients, partners, and other executives feature prominently in our guest line-up. With real-world experience and a wealth of applied AI perspectives, The Applied AI Podcast avoids both the hype and the nay-saying surrounding AI technologies. We cover the actual value creation that AI is driving in enterprise, as well as the risks, pitfalls, and limitations. We bring you a balanced view. Just like Talbot West clients trust us to be their digital transformation advisor, our listeners trust The Applied AI Podcast to be a bias-free, no-nonsense zone. Learn more at https://appliedaipod.com Learn about Talbot West at https://talbotwest.com Learn about BizForesight (an AI-powered M&A platform from Talbot West): https://bizforesight.com Learn about the Talbot West AI 2030 Thesis and our vision of total organizational intelligence: https://talbotwest.com/ai-insights/the-talbot-west-5-year-ai-thesis Learn about Cognitive Hive AI (CHAI), Talbot West's modular, composable ensemble architecture: https://talbotwest.com/ai-insights/what-is-cognitive-hive-ai-chaiLearn about AI Prioritization and EXecution (APEX), Talbot West's methodology for prioritizing AI initiatives: https://talbotwest.com/ai-insights/apex-framework-for-ai-prioritization Read Talbot West's response to the August 2025 Wall Street Journal article on how McKinsey is adapting to AI: https://talbotwest.com/ai-insights/wsj-mckinsey-talbot-west Read how Talbot West approaches the "buy vs build" question with our clients: https://talbotwest.com/ai-insights/ai-buy-vs-build Read Talbot West's description of composable AI and why it's the future: https://talbotwest.com/services/cognitive-hive-ai/composable-ai How AI is driving value creation in M&A: https://talbotwest.com/industries/mergers-and-acquisitions-manda/how-ai-makes-mergers-and-acquisitions-more-efficient Why a system-of-systems approach is the future of AI deployment: https://talbotwest.com/ai-insights/system-of-systems-in-ai An examination of the DoD's Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) and its implications for AI deployment: https://talbotwest.com/industries/defense/what-is-mosa-in-defense-systems Ways AI can make government more efficient: https://talbotwest.com/industries/government/how-can-ai-make-government-more-efficient Examining the importance of explainability in AI and why it doesn't exist with commercial large language models but does with Cognitive Hive AI: https://talbotwest.com/services/ai-governance/what-is-explainability-in-ai Let's not forget about small language models: https://talbotwest.com/ai-insights/what-is-a-small-language-model-slmWhere AI change management often fails: https://talbotwest.com/services/change-management-for-ai-implementation/understanding-change-management-in-ai

A hype-free zone to discuss the practical applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to real-world use cases in business, government, nonprofits, and other types of organizations. Calibrated to business executives who want to know, "What does AI mean for my industry and my company," it keeps the emphasis on value creation and actionable strategies.&nbsp; The Applied AI Podcast is produced by Talbot West, a leading digital transformation consultancy and AI enablement partner for mid-market and enterprise companies. Jacob Andra, CEO of Talbot West, brings in-the-trenches insights from real companies implementing AI and machine learning technologies. Additionally, Talbot West clients, partners, and other executives feature prominently in our guest line-up.&nbsp; With real-world experience and a wealth of applied AI perspectives, The Applied AI Podcast avoids both the hype and the nay-saying surrounding AI technologies. We cover the actual value creation that AI is driving in enterprise, as well as the risks, pitfalls, and limitations. We bring you a balanced view. Just like Talbot West clients trust us to be their digital transformation advisor, our listeners trust The Applied AI Podcast to be a bias-free, no-nonsense zone.&nbsp; Learn more at https://appliedaipod.comLearn about Talbot West at https://talbotwest.comLearn about BizForesight (an AI-powered M&amp;A platform from Talbot West): https://bizforesight.comLearn about the Talbot West AI 2030 Thesis and our vision of total organizational intelligence: https://talbotwest.com/ai-insights/the-talbot-west-5-year-ai-thesisLearn about Cognitive Hive AI (CHAI), Talbot West's modular, composable ensemble architecture: https://talbotwest.com/ai-insights/what-is-cognitive-hive-ai-chai Learn about AI Prioritization and EXecution (APEX), Talbot West's methodology for prioritizing AI initiatives: https://talbotwest.com/ai-insights/apex-framework-for-ai-prioritizationRead Talbot West's response to the August 2025 Wall Street Journal article on how McKinsey is adapting to AI: https://talbotwest.com/ai-insights/wsj-mckinsey-talbot-westRead how Talbot West approaches the "buy vs build" question with our clients: https://talbotwest.com/ai-insights/ai-buy-vs-buildRead Talbot West's description of composable AI and why it's the future: https://talbotwest.com/services/cognitive-hive-ai/composable-aiHow AI is driving value creation in M&amp;A: https://talbotwest.com/industries/mergers-and-acquisitions-manda/how-ai-makes-mergers-and-acquisitions-more-efficientWhy a system-of-systems approach is the future of AI deployment: https://talbotwest.com/ai-insights/system-of-systems-in-aiAn examination of the DoD's Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) and its implications for AI deployment: https://talbotwest.com/industries/defense/what-is-mosa-in-defense-systemsWays AI can make government more efficient: https://talbotwest.com/industries/government/how-can-ai-make-government-more-efficientExamining the importance of explainability in AI and why it doesn't exist with commercial large language models but does with Cognitive Hive AI: https://talbotwest.com/services/ai-governance/what-is-explainability-in-aiLet's not forget about small language models: https://talbotwest.com/ai-insights/what-is-a-small-language-model-slm Where AI change management often fails: https://talbotwest.com/services/change-management-for-ai-implementation/understanding-change-management-in-ai

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