Development of a Real-Time Shipment Tracking and Visibility Platform for Logistics Providers

The client faces low accuracy in shipment monitoring, resulting in reduced supply chain productivity, ineffective management of shipment delays, limited visibility into overall supply chain operations, and high costs due to delays and pilferage incidents. Existing systems lack real-time updates and comprehensive tracking features, hindering operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

A mid to large-sized logistics company seeking to enhance real-time shipment monitoring and improve supply chain visibility for partners and customers.

• Implement GPS-based location tracking to improve accuracy of shipment monitoring.
• Develop a cross-platform application accessible via iOS and Android to enable stakeholders to track and trace shipments in real time.
• Automate location updates from carriers to clients, improving delivery schedule reliability.
• Enhance the ability to conduct global searches across all shipments for quick information retrieval.
• Achieve measurable reductions in delays and pilferage, leading to cost savings and improved customer relationships.
• Create an intuitive user interface suitable for transportation supervisors and drivers.

• Cross-platform mobile application for carriers and drivers to monitor shipments.
• Track and trace facility for accurate location details of consignments.
• Automatic location updates to clients’ systems from carrier devices.
• Real-time notifications and status updates for shipment movement.
• Search functionality across shipments using various filters and parameters.
• User interface optimized for ease of use by logistics personnel and drivers.

• GPS hardware and location services for real-time positioning data.
• Backend systems for shipment management and data synchronization.
• User authentication and role management systems.

• System scalability to support increasing shipment volumes.
• Response times for location updates and search queries under 2 seconds.
• High system availability with 99.9% uptime.
• Data security and privacy compliance for sensitive shipment information.

The implementation of a real-time shipment visibility platform is expected to increase supply chain transparency, leading to reduced delays and pilferage costs. It aims to improve delivery reliability, enhance customer relationships, and generate significant cost savings through minimized operational inefficiencies. Overall, the system will bolster operational productivity and support scalable growth in the logistics operations.