Logistics
Logistics is a chain of hand-offs, and each one is a place for delay or error. We connect the systems so status moves as fast as the freight.
Proof of delivery to invoice · Trigger: A driver completes a delivery
Current state
- 01Manual
Driver photographs paperwork and texts it in
Driver · Phone
- 02Manual
Dispatcher saves photos to a shared folder
Dispatch · File share
- 03Manual
Billing matches documents to loads
Billing · TMS
- 04Manual
Billing keys charges into accounting
Billing · Accounting
- 05Manual
Invoices sent days later
Billing · Email
- Steps
- 5before, then after:4
- Manual touches
- 5before, then after:0
- Hand-offs
- 2before, then after:3
- Systems touched
- 5before, then after:3
Showing the current state. Counts come from this illustrative workflow, not measured client results. Legend: dashed = manual, orange = automated, solid dark = human review.
Use cases
Where we'd look first.
12 automation use cases that commonly apply to logistics.
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One HR event provisions accounts, groups, licenses and devices, and reverses all of it on exit so access is removed on day one.
Directory & SSOService deskOrder to fulfillment
Orders route to pick, pack and ship with labels generated, tracking sent and exceptions surfaced to staff.
E-commerce platformWooCommerceCustom appInventory sync across channels
One source of truth for stock across storefronts, marketplaces, warehouse and ERP, with low-stock alerts.
E-commerce platformERPNetSuiteERP integration
Connect quoting, orders, purchasing, inventory and finance to Dynamics AX, NetSuite or another ERP so every team sees the same numbers.
ERPDynamics AXNetSuiteShipping & label automation
Rate-shop carriers, generate labels and push tracking to customers automatically.
E-commerce platformWooCommerceShipment tracking & exception alerts
Consolidated tracking with alerts when a shipment is late, stuck or misrouted.
Custom appReconciliation & exception reports
Automated matching between bank, processor, ERP and accounting, so people only look at the exceptions.
AccountingERPSpreadsheetsProof of delivery to invoice
Delivery documents captured, read and matched to loads, so invoices go out the same day.
AI agentsAccountingAI agent for email & support
An agent that reads the inbox, answers routine questions from your own data, drafts the rest and escalates anything unusual.
AI agentsEmail & inboxService deskOrder & status communications
Order updates, back-in-stock notices, appointment reminders and status pages driven by live data.
E-commerce platformEmail & inboxDocument & request intake
Agents that read forms, PDFs and emails, extract the fields and file them to the right record.
AI agentsEmail & inboxReporting dashboards
Dashboards fed directly from your systems for throughput, margin, pipeline or program metrics, with no spreadsheet assembly.
SpreadsheetsERPCRM
Relevant experience
We've worked inside this industry.
- ConnorBuilt fulfillment, shipping and inventory automation into the e-commerce operations platform for Iron Saddle Armory.
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