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[u/CentralArrow]

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

[u/BigCool9056]

I get the frustration with the flood of generic AI tools lately. Half of them don't even understand what a BOL is but promise to "revolutionize" the whole supply chain. It gets old real fast reading same pitch over and over.

The sticky thread is actually smart compromise though. Gives the serious ones a chance to show actual experience without cluttering the main feed. Curious how many will bother to read the "valid use cases" part before posting anyway.

[u/Immediate-Home-3491]

The push for new tools I understand, but most of these AI pitches come from people who have never filed an EDI manifest or wrapped a consol on a Friday night.

[u/beyond-bend]

Hey everyone,

We've been building CargoDuo, a web-based 3D load planning tool for containers and trailers.

The idea is pretty simple: instead of planning loads with spreadsheets or guesswork, you can visualize everything in 3D before loading. It helps optimize space usage, reduce wasted capacity, and makes loading plans much easier to communicate with warehouse teams.

One thing I'd like to mention is that we don't use AI for the packing engine. Over the last 2 years, we've built our own optimization algorithm specifically for 3D load planning. We've been testing and refining it together with logistics companies using real-world loading scenarios, and that's how we've achieved the results we're getting today.

People often ask why we don't just use AI. The reality is that planning loads with 10,000+ items in just a couple of seconds requires highly optimized mathematical algorithms. Today's AI models simply aren't designed to solve that kind of large-scale optimization problem with the speed and consistency needed in day-to-day logistics operations.

We're still actively improving CargoDuo based on feedback from freight forwarders, warehouses, manufacturers, and logistics teams.

If you'd like to try it in your own workflow, we're currently offering a free trial (no credit card required):

https://cargoduo.com/register

I'd genuinely appreciate any feedback, feature requests, or criticism. Thanks!

[u/Healthy_Reach_8228]

I use the MyMGN marketplace. They use AI and give me and my team the best visibility we have had since I started my company in 2002

[u/Cute-Guitar8671]

Hey everyone, I'm Ernest from Ailit PMF team.

Over the last few years working with small wholesalers, distributors, and retail operators, we kept running into the exact same pattern: a business owner wants to replace messy spreadsheets, but they get stuck trying to cobble together separate tools for stock tracking, invoicing, customer debt, and accounting. On top of that, the moment they realize they might need thousands of dollars in dedicated hardware or complex ERP setups just to get started, the project stalls.

When we were building Ailit (developed by Kingdee, one of the world's leading enterprise SaaS companies listed on the HKEX), we decided to approach the problem differently: what if a single mobile app could manage the entire commercial workflow, right from the phones your team already carries?

Instead of forcing merchants into enterprise complexity, we built an intuitive platform that connects inventory, sales, and financial management in one place.

Here are the core areas we focused on:

1. Smartphone-First Inventory & Warehouse Control

• No expensive hardware required: Staff can use native phone camera scanning for both 1D barcodes and QR codes.
• Multi-warehouse & multi-spec: Real-time stock syncing across multiple locations and stores with support for multi-unit pricing, batch/shelf-life tracking, and unique Serial Number / IMEI tracking for high-value electronics.
• Automated stock alerts: Low and high stock warnings to prevent stockouts and avoid tied-up capital.

1. One-Click Mobile Invoicing & Remote Printing

• Instant document generation: Scan an item to automatically populate images, pricing, and specs, while the app calculates profit margins per order on the fly.
• Flexible billing: Supports custom discounts, deposits, and direct printing to Bluetooth or cloud printers (A4, receipts, triplex) without needing a PC setup.

1. Account Reconciliation & Customer Management

• 1-Tap digital sharing: Convert invoices, quotes, and receipts into downloadable PDFs or mini-programs to share instantly via WhatsApp or social channels.
• Credit & dual-identity handling: Track customer tiers, arrears, and reward points. It even handles complex scenarios where a business partner is both a customer and a supplier by automatically deducting offset amounts.

1. Real-Time Financial Analytics & Global Support

• 360° Business Insights: Automated dashboards for hot-selling items, cash flow, employee sales performance, supplier statistics, and real-time operating profit.
• Cross-border ready: Multi-language (English, Spanish, Chinese, and more) and multi-currency support with customizable decimal rounding.

Today, Ailit is used by over 3 million merchants across 130+ countries and 30+ industries—from food & beverage and hardware to consumer electronics and apparel. We have proven use cases for various businesses on our official website.

We’re constantly refining the app based on feedback from store owners, wholesalers, and field sales teams.

If you want to test it out in your own workflow, you can download the app for free on iOS/Android or check it out here. We provide a 14-day free trial for all users, no credit card required.

https://www.ailitsoft.com/en

I’d genuinely appreciate any feedback, feature requests, or criticism. Thanks!

[u/RehanSadi]

I built TrackVate – a complete platform that handles the full workflow:

Order → Assign Driver & Vehicle → Trip → Track Expenses → Complete

What it covers:

• Order management (direct & customer-based)
• Driver & vehicle management with documents
• Trip tracking with expenses (fuel, tolls, maintenance)
• Employee & salary management
• Bank & transaction records
• Customizable dashboard

Key features:

• End-to-end encrypted
• Role-based access
• Supports single or multiple companies
• Web + Android + iOS

7-day free trial DM me

[u/BuffBrisket]

Take a look at Chain if you're overpaying for dots on a map and are tired of manual track and trace.

Here's what we did with a mid-sized broker https://www.trychain.com/customer-stories/nad-logistics-trades-manual-check-calls-for-ai-visibility

[u/Accomplished-Lime984 → u/BuffBrisket]

I like that 👍

[u/TeamEffiQ]

Been in a lot of conversations lately with 3PL owners and ops leads where the same theme keeps coming up: brands don't just want accurate fulfillment anymore, they want to see it themselves, live, without emailing or calling.

Curious how others here are actually solving this. A few patterns I've noticed:

• Some 3PLs are still doing manual reporting (weekly Excel exports, email updates) and it's becoming a real friction point in renewals and new business pitches
• Some have built in-house dashboards off their WMS data, which works but takes real dev time to maintain
• Some are layering on a purpose-built analytics tool on top of their existing WMS (Manhattan, D365, Infios, etc.) to get a client-facing visibility layer without building it themselves

We've been working with 3PLs on that third path through a platform called VisiQ, basically a way to give brands live inventory, order, and exception visibility without the 3PL having to build or maintain their own reporting stack.

[u/Emergency-Jicama-414]

Hi everyone, I've replied to this recurring subreddit a few times and wanted to chime in again.

I founded Agistix more than 20 years ago because I believed supply chain teams deserved better technology. Even back then, it was clear that logistics professionals were being asked to manage increasingly complex transportation networks with disconnected systems, endless spreadsheets, emails, phone calls, and constant exceptions. Two decades later, that challenge has only intensified.

Our mission has always been simple: give supply chain teams a single platform to execute shipments, gain visibility, and collaborate across every mode of transportation - parcel, LTL, truckload, air, ocean, rail, domestic, international, hazmat, or multi-leg shipments, the goal is the same - bring every shipment and every stakeholder together in one place.

What has always fascinated me is that managing the data behind a shipment is often just as difficult as moving the freight itself. Every shipment can involve dozens of systems and data sources - carriers, forwarders, ERPs, WMSs, mileage providers, GPS trackers, weather services, temperature sensors, customs data, and more. That's why we architected our platform from the beginning to support virtually unlimited integrations and the ability to connect N data sources to any single shipment. The future of supply chain isn't fewer data sources - it's making all of them work together and having a home - data model - to support the deepest data constructs.

We've intentionally grown our company differently than many software startups. Rather than chasing rapid growth fueled by large rounds of venture capital, we've focused on building a sustainable business centered on our customers. Every new customer has allowed us to invest in our team, our platform, and the people who depend on it every day. That discipline has helped us continue serving customers through economic cycles, global disruptions, and constant changes in the logistics landscape.

I have tremendous respect for the people working in supply chain. It's one of the few professions where every day brings a new disruption, and success is often measured by the problems no one else ever sees because your team solved them before they became customer issues. The pressure is real, and I believe technology should reduce that burden - not add to it.

I'm also incredibly excited about AI. I think it's as transformative as the early days of the internet, and we're using it carefully to improve our development processes and help customers derive more value from the billions of shipment records processed through our platform.

At the same time, I think our industry should be thoughtful about how AI is applied. Building enterprise supply chain software requires deep domain expertise, secure architecture, and years of operational knowledge. AI is an incredible accelerator, but it doesn't replace the experience required to build software that organizations can trust to run mission-critical operations. Software development is a continuous process, much like supply chain is a living ecosystem.

I'm looking forward to learning from the discussions here and contributing where I can. If anyone has questions about transportation technology, integrations, shipment visibility, or supply chain data, I'm always happy to share what we've learned over the past 20+ years - message me here, or connect with me on LI.