Software Technology for the Landscape

by John Lam / Steve Rice / Drew Wagner / Josh Lovison | TLE Seminar

CEUs/PDHs: APLD 1,PGMS 1,NALP 1*

Seminar Dates: September 19, 2024 11:30 AM

Seminar Cost: $45.00 Register Now

Seminar Description:

Future of Landscape - Panel Series - Software Technology for the Landscape

TLE-Anaheim-2024


Join industry experts from Top Fleet GPS, SatQuote, and BulkDelivery PRO to discuss the opportunities your company will find in adding new technology to your operation. Real Time Tracking, Bids and Data, Scheduling, Dispatch, Inventory Control, and Delivery of Materials are all available in dedicated landscape software apps. These experts will let you know what's available and what's next . . .



As business becomes more dependent on technology, it is important to begin integrating software now. Software that keeps your business organized, efficient, and effective is paramount.



Are you a business owner looking to develop a more efficient process? According to Statista, the software market has been experiencing significant growth worldwide due to digital demand. In the US, the market has seen an increased demand for software solutions that can help companies automate their business processes while improving customer experience. You don’t want to miss out on this beneficial session.



Learning Objectives:
Learn the ins and outs, trends, and must haves of software technology in the landscape industry.

John Lam / Steve Rice / Drew Wagner / Josh Lovison

Top Fleet GPS’ John Lam will be sharing more about GPS tracking and fleet management within the landscape industry. John started out in wireless telecom from technician to infrastructure engineer and eventually ventured into mobile connectivity and iot working on vehicle iot integration specifically. John ultimately ended up working for various eld and gps tracking companies before founding Top Fleet GPS where he can put more emphasis on customer support and satisfaction.

Steve Rice is Sales Manager at BulkDelivery PRO. BDP is landscape supply software (e-commerce & fulfilment platform) for businesses offering bulk materials (rock, mulch, soil, compost, firewood, sand, gravel, pallets & more). Steve also works as General Manager at Little Dumps, a local landscape material delivery service in western Montana. 

Drew Wagner with SatQuote lead the technology division at Sod Solutions focused on development of the SatQuote AI property mapping and bidding platform for outdoor pros and the TurfLogisics sod farm ERP system.

He is passionate about technology and the tectonic shift that AI will bring to our world. His team is focused on combining traditional software development tooling with the new world of stochastic AI systems such as language models, vector data, machine learning, and spatial computing to reimagine vertical SaaS.

Josh Lovison is the CTO of Bidscape, an online landscaping plant vendor with a national footprint. The Bidscape platform optimizes quotes to avoid expensive re-brokered material and minimize overall bottom line costs while sourcing hard to find material across hundreds of possible yards, even in multiple nearby states.

Before joining Bidscape, Josh was a consultant focused on emerging technology, behavior, and business trends for companies including: Coca-Cola, Microsoft, SONY, GM, Kia, Johnson & Johnson, General Mills, Unilever, and Best Western.