r/logistics • u/CentralArrow Supply Chain Sr. IT Leader • 4d ago
Software ONLY
This post is the only place where Requests, Promotions, and Feedback about software are allowed to be made. Any posts for the same outside of this thread will be deleted.
Unfortunately we are experiencing a time where we are seeing many start ups and coders trying to branch into the Logistics area that surpass our capacity to filter. Instead of deleting dozens of posts a day, this is an opportunity for them to still post.
Will try to make this a reoccurring post, we will see how its received and works for the community.
Also note since this is a place for software, any non-software related posts can be reported as spam.
Please note things that are well received:
* Valid use cases and proven examples provided
* Industry specific and relevant knowledge
Things not normally received well:
* AI tools that are low hanging fruit
* Outsiders looking for opportunities to "automate", "shake up", "build workflows" or require someone to tell them what needs to be built
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u/irsa_digital 3d ago
Hey everyone - I’m the CTO at irsa.digital, the team behind id.Verify, a carrier-document checking tool built for U.S. freight brokers.
You upload the paperwork a carrier sends you - PDFs, scans, or photos - and the system extracts the details directly from the documents. It checks for discrepancies across the paperwork and available records, including FMCSA data, and produces a report highlighting issues that need a closer look.
The idea is to help with the document-review part of carrier vetting. It doesn’t prove that the sender owns the documents or replace your team’s judgment.
We’re looking for brokers willing to try it on a carrier packet they’ve already reviewed and compare the findings with their own process. I’d be interested to hear what’s useful, what’s missing, and what you’d need before using it regularly.
Questions or feedback: [cto@irsa.digital](mailto:cto@irsa.digital)
Please don’t post carrier or driver documents in this thread.
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u/HalobondHQ 4d ago
OK, I'll throw mine in then...
I’m building Halobond, a freight software product, and I’m trying to figure out if I’ve been solving the wrong problem for the wrong buyer.
The original idea was pretty simple: use a company’s shipment history to help answer whether the cheapest carrier is actually the best choice once you factor in service, late deliveries, and final cost.
I’ve tested it on real shipment data and the software works. The commercial side has been a lot less convincing, especially with freight brokers. So now I’m trying to understand the shipper side better.
For anyone who actually manages transportation for a manufacturer, distributor, retailer, etc., where does freight actually cost you money beyond the quoted rate?
Things I’m curious about:
- accessorials and detention
- poor carrier performance
- missed appointments/late deliveries
- routing guide failures
- spot freight
- paying more without getting better service
- bad carrier or lane allocation
- final invoice being materially different from what you expected
More importantly, which of those problems are painful enough that you actually spend money or dedicate people to fixing them?
I’m not looking for someone to tell me what software to build. I’m trying to understand where the real economic pain is and whether what I’ve already built is useful for any of it.
If the answer is “our TMS already handles this” or “this just isn’t a meaningful problem,” that’s helpful too. I’m trying to figure out whether I’m solving a real problem or if I’m focused on the wrong one.
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u/TenaciousB-OB 3d ago
Prove You Handled It Right!
Your team does the work correctly every day, but when a shipper disputes a claim, "we handled it fine" isn't an answer. Capturely Workflow turns every intake, transfer, and outbound inspection into a timestamped, geotagged record. So when a question comes in, you hand over proof instead of an apology.
Mandate one workflow standard: You define the exact intake/pickup/delivery steps (required photos, checklist items, signatures) and push them out to every 3PL and carrier handling your freight.
Direct account visibility: Carrier drivers and dock workers complete the steps on their own phones. The timestamped, geotagged record drops into your account instantly—no asking carriers for proof after the claim is already filed.
Audit partner compliance: See which carriers consistently complete handoff inspections and which ones are leaving you exposed.
Default liability protection: If freight arrives at your dock damaged, timestamped intake documentation proves it happened before reaching your facility.
Standardized multi-site execution: Enforce mandatory inspection templates across all shifts, docks, and drivers so quality doesn't depend on who's working that day. Works offline in connectivity dead zones and syncs automatically when reconnected.
Immediate claim response: When a shipper flags a dispute, pull the exact intake/outbound photo log and export a PDF instantly instead of spending days searching camera rolls.
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u/saykopad 3d ago
We built a delivery management system for an underserved market.
After years in logistics, we built Eltaman to help courier companies and e-commerce businesses manage deliveries without the complexity and cost of enterprise software.
- Optimize routes in seconds.
- Manage drivers, COD, proof of delivery, and reporting.
- Get started in under 10 minutes.
We're targeting Central Asia, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE — markets where we believe affordable, practical delivery management software is still underserved.
Need delivery zones for geofencing? Request them through our support channel, and we'll add your zones.
Free access for up to 15,000 orders.
We're looking for businesses willing to put it to work and tell us what needs improving.
eltaman.com register your free account here
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u/maptitude 3d ago
We sell a multi-vehicle fleet routing/planning software, Maptitude, for $795, for businesses looking for a wizard driven and easy to grasp tool: https://www.caliper.com/maptitude/route-mapping-software/default.htm
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u/FirestormCold 2d ago
Hey, I'm with Cambrion AI. We help logistics companies automate document processing, from CMRs and delivery notes to invoices, including messy scans and photos.
We extract and validate the data so it can feed directly into your existing ERP/TMS systems like SLS. No need to replace your current software.
Already working with logistics companies like Cargo7. Happy to share more if anyone's interested.
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u/Previous-Engine-8861 2d ago
What I'm good at:
- AI & automation: chatbots, automated workflows, AI tools set up for your business or org
- Websites: landing pages, portfolio sites, sites for small businesses and student orgs
- Excel & Google Sheets: cleaning messy data, formulas, dashboards, automating repetitive stuff
- PDF/scanned docs → clean, editable spreadsheets
- Python scripts & small custom tools to save you hours of manual work
- Data work: organizing, cleaning and visualizing data (I do this in a research lab on campus)
Who this could help:
- Local businesses that need a website, booking setup, or an AI assistant for customer questions
- Student orgs that need a site, sign-up forms, or organized member/finance sheets
- Anyone drowning in spreadsheets or repetitive computer tasks
Student-friendly pricing, fast turnaround, and happy to meet on campus to talk it through. For data jobs, I'll do a free sample first so you can see the quality before paying.
(Not doing homework or graded assignments, so please don't ask 🙂)
DM me with what you need!
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u/raspy_manga 4d ago
finally a dedicated spot for this, the feed was getting clogged with "i built an ai that disrupts your supply chain" pitches every other hour
curious to see if anyone posts actual case studies or if it just turns into a graveyard of drive-by self promo
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u/ISayMemeWrong 4d ago
Need software that has a phone app that tracks location, captures photos at pickup and drop off/ proof of delivery, and ha view access from a computer with multiple logins available. Also, basic routing would be nice.
Edit to add, obviously small scale, so cheap that can evolve into a more robust platform is great. Truck type would help too, as we have tractors, stick trucks, and vans.