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chatbot can input information from these sources into its analysis. It can also analyze details of photographs you take of displayed products. Even pictures of people in- terviewed can be helpful later when matching faces with names and recordings. Before interviewing each exhibitor, record a brief iden- tifying statement such as “Meeting with XYZ Company, Booth 35, to discuss new services.” (If you forget to label the conversation, you can create a follow-up recording right after leaving the booth like “Previous recording: XYZ Company” and the chatbot will make the connection.) Record a brief statement of your impressions at the end of each conversation. A note such as “XYZ Company was strong on pricing but weak on delivery details” will be used by your chatbot later to analyze vendor potential
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AES is a leading full-service provider of integrated convey- ance systems specializing in scrap, trim, and dust. AES en- gineers custom scrap systems and works as a partner in process improvement to help businesses achieve greater profitability, productivity, and sustainability. Products include balers, shredders/hoggers, core shredders, filters, fans, and specialized dust control and collection systems. AES is the ex- clusive distributor for the AirShark Rotary Material Separator. For a wide variety of new and used equipment on to- day’s market, visit our website at www.acm-corp.com. BAUMER HHS CORPORATION www.baumerhhs.com hhs is a global leader in advanced gluing, camera verifica- tion and quality assurance systems for the packaging indus- try. Zero-defect quality and elevated production speeds are key parameters in the manufacturing of corrugated boxes. With hhs Xcam Box Monitoring and non-contact flap gluing of corrugated board, hhs offers every option for quality as- surance in the production of boxes with flexo folder gluers. AMERICAN CORRUGATED MACHINE www.acm-corp.com BLOWER APPLICATION COMPANY (BLOAPCO) www.BloApCo.com BloApCo has served the corrugated industry since 1933 with a variety of scrap handling solutions, including Hori- zontal Floor Shredders, Trim Cutters, and Material Handling Fans and Conveying Systems. BloApCo Shredders allow for continuous shredding and pneumatic removal of sheet waste stacks of all sizes, roll slab, cores, and carton scrap.
and produce appropriate action steps. You can ask your chatbot for specific analyses such as: “Summarize each vendor with three bullet points,” or “Compare these five companies on pricing, features and risks.” AI can detect market patterns that might otherwise be overlooked. What’s good with exhibitors is good with colleagues. “One of the most powerful things shows do is bring buyers together,” said Heffernan. “While it’s great hearing from solution providers, there’s nothing better than speaking with someone who’s going through the same processes you are or has even solved a problem you’re grappling with. Getting a fresh take on the hard marketplace ques- tions can help you make better business decisions.” A chatbot can also help you wring more value from seminars. “When I attend a scheduled presentation, I no longer take written notes,” said Vallaster. “Instead, I use the voice recorder on my cell phone, and then have ChatGPT or some other AI tool summarize the resulting transcript and provide key takeaways.” Bonus tip: Recorded and transcribed conversations with exhibitors can provide useful records of a vendor’s price, terms, and delivery negotiations. Step #7: Have AI recap the show At the end of each day, ask your chatbot to summarize all interactions, highlight new opportunities, and suggest
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