While artificial intelligence is used to perform tasks that humans would otherwise do, the human touch is still vital when doing business. (Photo: ipopba/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

Artificial intelligence: Balancing the business benefits with potential risks

January 8, 2024 By Phillip M. Perry

Companies are using artificial intelligence in sales, inventory management, business planning, customer service and fraud detection.

This article is tagged with artificial intelligence (AI), January 2024, technology and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Stay up to date on tech

November 16, 2023 By Randy Warner

Technology plays an increasingly important safety role. Randy Warner of Cavagna North America explains why it’s so important to stay updated.

This article is tagged with cavagna, Cavagna Group, Cavagna North America, mobile app, Randy Warner, safety, Safety First column, tank monitoring, technology and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Propane industry considers impacts of artificial intelligence

September 7, 2023 By Brian Richesson

I set out to learn about artificial intelligence’s role in the propane industry and its potential future impacts. Here’s what I shared with my colleagues.

This article is tagged with artificial intelligence (AI), Opening Delivery, propane marketers, propane retailers, technology and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

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8 ways to use technology to boost a propane company’s image

August 1, 2023 By Christopher Caywood

Caywood Propane Gas reviewed its digital advertising with its outside experts, and it strayed into a conversation around company image.

This article is tagged with community outreach, customer service, marketing, retailer technology, social media, technology and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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Showcase site visits from elected officials

July 3, 2023 By Danielle Pesta

Hosting a congressional site visit is an effective way to promote your propane business and the industry. Be sure to take good notes.

This article is tagged with congress, digital media, law, legal, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), promotion, Propane Days, social media, technology, the digital space and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Organize technology to do your due diligence

June 29, 2023 By Christopher Caywood

Christopher Caywood discusses what buyers and sellers should know about technology during a transaction in his monthly column.

This article is tagged with Caywood Propane Gas Inc., Christopher Caywood, Mergers and Acquisitions, retailer technology, technology and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

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June 2023: Communicating with drivers, technicians in the field

June 7, 2023 By LP Gas

Each month, LP Gas provides updates on the U.S. propane market. The data for June 2023 focuses on fuel delivery software.

This article is tagged with Cargas, driver safety, propane delivery software, propane market metrics, propane software, software, technology, truck drivers and posted in Propane Market Metrics

In the Know: 8 value drivers for propane businesses

June 1, 2023 By Adam Zoellner and Sean McCann

Adam Zoellner and Sean McCann of Propane Resources explain the qualities a propane company should pursue to achieve strong business value.

This article is tagged with In the Know, Mergers and Acquisitions, propane resources, Propane Resources LLC, technology and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

From left, Chelsea Uphaus, Bridget Kidd, Jessica Johnson and Freddie Ridler, with Peini Spinazzola on a video call – all driving forces behind the Women in Propane’s podcast – during this year’s Propane Expo in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Podcasting in propane: 4 questions to ask before starting a podcast

May 29, 2023 By Danielle Pesta

Wondering whether to start a podcast for your propane business? Here are four questions to ask before beginning.

This article is tagged with digital media, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Rural Computer Consultants (RCC), technology, the digital space, Women in Propane Council (WIP) and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

LPG Spotlight: Stuck Enterprises

May 23, 2023 By Chris Lewis

Pennsylvania propane retailer Stuck Enterprises overcomes a destructive fire by using cloud-based services for its operations.

This article is tagged with LPG Spotlight, Pennsylvania, technology and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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