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project44 Launches No-Code AI Autopilot, Cuts Freight Costs

5/13/2026

Summary

Story summary

project44 launched Autopilot, a no-code AI platform for supply-chain teams.
Autopilot builds on 18 months of AI-agent use in operations, onboarding, freight procurement and exception management.
The platform claims a 4% freight-spend cut, up to 40% lower disruption costs, 70% less manual coordination and up to 75% faster sourcing cycles.
Nick Ruggiero says Autopilot lets customers toggle pre-configured AI workflows without hiring engineers, runs 24/7 on data, and stays vendor-agnostic.

History

Historical Context

Amazon’s 2012 purchase of Kiva Systems for $775 million—renamed Amazon Robotics in 2015—sparked massive warehouse automation, with over 200,000 robots deployed by 2020. When Amazon barred third-party users like Quiet Logistics in 2014, the shift accelerated industry digitization. Today, project44’s Autopilot builds on that legacy, offering no-code AI workflows that promise measurable freight-spend cuts.

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Story summary

project44 launched Autopilot, a no-code AI platform for supply-chain teams.
Autopilot builds on 18 months of AI-agent use in operations, onboarding, freight procurement and exception management.
The platform claims a 4% freight-spend cut, up to 40% lower disruption costs, 70% less manual coordination and up to 75% faster sourcing cycles.
Nick Ruggiero says Autopilot lets customers toggle pre-configured AI workflows without hiring engineers, runs 24/7 on data, and stays vendor-agnostic.

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