Soloplan launches innovative AI tool with CarLo Assistant

The software company Soloplan presents the CarLo Assistant, an innovative AI tool that provides users of the Transport Management System (TMS) CarLo with smart assistance. The function can answer technical questions in text form. The artificial intelligence acts as a textual interface that can build corresponding logics from texts as a low-code platform.

(Kempten) A command could be, for example: “I want y to happen whenever I create x.” From this instruction, CarLo Assistant creates a workflow. Users of CarLo can thus describe desired process automations in text form. The Assistant converts these text commands accordingly and implements them into the TMS. This saves time and money for customers, as no service employee is needed to make the corresponding adjustments in the system. The whole thing looks like a chat window and can be operated conveniently and easily.

In the logistics and freight forwarding software CarLo, AI has already been in use for several years. It supports dispatchers, for example, in route planning and can find the best route. An intelligent resource search is also already part of the system from the Allgäu software forge. Here, suitable trucks located near the cargo for a tour are automatically suggested.

The AI also offers immense advantages in the company’s development department. “AI-supported code reviews” assist the software development process and help in early detection of potential problems. Code reviews can automatically check the quality of software development. It is a new tool that increases efficiency and quality within the developer teams.

Furthermore, Soloplan has been operating the “Soloplan Innovation Lab” for four years – a research platform in collaboration with the University of Kempten. Here, AI topics are also the focus of research, development, and model trials. The Innovation Lab allows computer science students to experiment with new topics and solutions in the field of software development.

Symbiosis of Theory and Practice

Through this symbiosis of theory and practice, innovative solutions are regularly created. The idea for the CarLo Assistant also originally arose within the framework of a project with the Innovation Lab. Further solutions will follow. Regarding AI, the focus will continue to be on the automation of routine tasks. However, this is “only” a strategic tool and not a cure-all.

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