Logistics may be invisible to most of us, but it’s one of the biggest forces shaping our daily lives — and one of the largest sources of global emissions.
In this episode of Wired for Change, host Amy Yee sits down with Richard Savoie, engineer, entrepreneur, and CEO of Adiona Tech, to explore how AI and advanced optimization are transforming deliveries, reducing costs, and driving sustainability in supply chains.
Richard shares his journey from his first childhood business to building a company that has powered tens of millions of deliveries and worked with global giants like Coca-Cola. Along the way, he explains why:
Re-optimizing existing fleets is the cheapest way to cut emissions
AI is uncovering hidden inefficiencies in logistics that humans can’t see
Regulations, EV adoption, and sustainability pressures are reshaping the industry
Startups can thrive — even when working with slow-moving enterprise giants
We also look ahead at agentic AI, electric vehicles, and quantum computing — and what they mean for the future of logistics.
If you’re interested in AI, sustainability, or how innovation scales inside complex systems, this episode pulls back the curtain on the hidden world of logistics.
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