At Applai, we recently had the pleasure of conducting an engaging and insightful workshop for Erria, a leading company in the maritime industry. The focus of our workshop was to introduce the team at Erria to the powerful capabilities of generative AI, specifically through the use of ChatGPT, and how these technologies can be tailored to enhance their daily operations.
The workshop began with a comprehensive introduction to AI and generative AI technologies, laying the groundwork for understanding the potential impact of these tools. From there, we moved into practical exercises that were carefully designed to mirror the daily tasks and challenges faced by Erria’s employees. This hands-on approach ensured that the examples and exercises were directly applicable to their work, making the learning process both relevant and immediately beneficial.
Our instructors, Victor and Andreas,adapted the material to accommodate the varying levels of experience among the participants. This inclusive teaching style ensured that everyone, regardless of their starting point, could follow along and derive significant value from the workshop. The enthusiasm and engagement from Erria’s team were inspiring, and it was incredibly rewarding to see the participants so motivated to integrate AI solutions into their daily routines.
Erria operates within the unique and complex domain of shipping and the maritime industry, which presented a special challenge for our workshop. The maritime sector involves a myriad of specific tasks and processes that require precise and efficient solutions. From managing logistics and schedules to handling communications and contract negotiations, the industry's demands are both diverse and intricate.
Understanding these unique challenges was essential for us at Applai to tailor our workshop effectively. We dedicated time to delve into the specifics of Erria's operations, ensuring that the AI tools and techniques we introduced were not only relevant but also optimized for their particular needs. This deep dive into the maritime domain enabled us to provide targeted and practical AI applications that addressed the real-world challenges faced by Erria’s team.
One of the most exciting outcomes of the workshop was the collaborative identification of concrete AI optimization possibilities within Erria’s operations. By working closely with the participants, we were able to pinpoint several areas where generative AI could significantly enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
A prime example of this was the use of AI to compare and analyze shipyard offers. This task, which typically requires meticulous attention to detail and significant time investment, can be streamlined using AI tools. By leveraging AI to automate the comparison process, Erria can save valuable time and resources while ensuring accuracy and consistency in their evaluations.
“The day began with a solid introduction to AI and generative AI technologies, followed by practical exercises tailored to our maritime work. The instructors used a hands-on approach with examples directly related to our daily tasks. This made the course both informative and immediately applicable to our everyday work.
Victor and Andreas are excellent instructors who adapted the material to our varying levels of experience, ensuring that everyone could follow along and benefit from the day, regardless of their starting point.
A particularly useful part of the course was the focus on writing good prompts for ChatGPT. This exercise was essential for learning how to write quality emails and compare shipyard offers. I have never seen my employees so energetic and tired after a training day as they were after the Applai course. All employees are now highly motivated to use AI solutions in our daily work, thanks to the excellent teaching from Victor and Andreas.
Overall, the Applai course exceeded our expectations. It gave us a good understanding of AI and practical tools to improve our work. I highly recommend Applai to any company looking to incorporate AI into their operations.”