Logistics
Logistics software for operations that cannot stop when the signal drops.
Dispatch tools, driver apps, tracking portals and carrier integrations, designed around exceptions as much as the standard route.
Where we typically build for logistics
Dispatch and planning tools
Order intake, assignment and schedule views for dispatchers handling changes all day.
Driver and warehouse apps
Mobile apps for proof of delivery, scanning and checklists that work offline.
Shipment tracking portals
Customer-facing status pages fed by carrier and internal data.
Carrier and TMS integrations
Rates, labels, tracking events and status updates exchanged with carriers and existing systems.
Operations dashboards
Exception queues, delays and capacity in one view for supervisors.
Why logistics software is hard to get right
Exceptions are the norm
Delays, address problems, failed deliveries and returns need first-class handling, not edge-case patches.
Data arrives from many sources
Carriers, drivers, scanners and customers each report status in different formats and at different times.
Connectivity is unreliable
Drivers and warehouse staff lose signal, so the app must queue work and sync later.
Systems are old
Core systems often expose limited APIs, which shapes how new tools can connect.
Considerations in the technical design
Event ingestion
Status events from carriers, devices and drivers are normalised into one shipment timeline.
Offline-first mobile layer
Local storage and a sync queue let field staff work without signal and reconcile later.
Planning and rules
Assignment and routing rules stored as data, so operations can change them without a release.
Integration layer
Adapters for carrier APIs, EDI or file exchange, with retries and a visible error queue.
Customer and operations views
Role-specific interfaces over the same shipment data.
- Offline behaviour designed firstDrivers can complete work without signal.
- Exceptions modelled explicitlyDelays and failures have states and owners.
- Integration errors are visibleFailed carrier messages are queued, not lost.
How we start a logistics project
Ride along and map
We observe dispatch and field work and map the real flow, including workarounds.
Choose the narrowest valuable flow
One route type or one depot first, rather than the whole network.
Build and test in the field
Mobile and dispatch features are tested on real devices in real conditions.
Roll out depot by depot
Adoption expands as each location stabilises.
Typical timeline
Typical durations for this kind of work. Real timing depends on scope, integrations and how quickly decisions are made.
Discovery and mapping
2 to 3 weeks
Operations, systems and exceptions.
First flow build
8 to 16 weeks
Depends on integrations and the mobile scope.
Pilot depot
3 to 5 weeks
Supervised use and fixes before wider rollout.
Technology we commonly use
- Mobile
- React Native
- Offline storage
- Barcode and camera access
- Backend
- Node.js
- PostgreSQL
- Job queues
- Integrations
- REST and EDI-style file exchange
- Webhooks
- Maps and geocoding APIs
Logistics questions
Can you integrate with our TMS or WMS?
Often yes, depending on the interfaces it exposes. We assess the API, database or file options first, since integration quality tends to set the schedule.
Do you build route optimisation?
We can integrate with optimisation engines and build planning interfaces around them. Writing a new optimisation algorithm is a specialised project that we would scope separately and honestly.
What happens when drivers have no signal?
The app stores work locally and syncs when the connection returns, with rules for conflicts. We define those rules with your operations team.
Relevant services
- Mobile app developmentReact Native, iOS and Android apps with offline workflows, Bluetooth and hardware integration, push notifications, payments and scalable backends.
- API integrationsReliable integrations between CRMs, ERPs, payments, ads and internal systems with retries, idempotency, monitoring and clear error handling.
- Admin panel developmentFast operational dashboards, admin panels, back-office tools, moderation queues and approval workflows designed around how your team really works.
- Business automationWorkflow automation, automated reporting, document processing and API-connected back-office systems that remove repeated manual work.
Describe your operation.
Tell us about depots, vehicles and the systems already in use.
Tell us about your logistics operation
What do you move, how is work assigned today, and which systems must the new software connect to?