SaaS-based transportation management system

The Yalantis team developed a SaaS-based transportation management system called Smart Logistics. It helps the client streamline their operations, provides end users with an intuitive and convenient work environment, and simplifies the onboarding process.

Improving communication with automation

To reduce the time for routine communication between a warehouse and a logistics manager, we integrated with existing warehouse solutions and enabled real-time automated delivery list updates. When a warehouse manager marks a delivery list as done, a task automatically appears for a logistics manager to form a route.

Optimizing and accelerating route management and monitoring

To ensure seamless delivery route management and monitoring, our team implemented a comprehensive dashboard with:

• automated route management. Managers can overview delivery statuses and select any vehicles that can’t meet the delivery timeframe. The system will then suggest alternative vehicles that can deliver within the required timeframe based on specific delivery requirements.
• an algorithm-driven optimization system. When delivery lists are ready, the system automatically creates routes for them with the optimal price/speed ratio in just a few minutes.
• draft management. It’s possible to save drafts when setting up routes to try different options and choose the most suitable.
• a real-time notification center. The system notifies of any errors, such as overload or the inability to meet a delivery timeframe.

Enhancing problem-solving through real-time shipment status updates and effective UX

To optimize logistics problem-solving, Yalantis specialists:

• designed route cards. Route cards are UI elements that contain brief information on a particular delivery route with real-time status updates. 
• provided real-time status visibility. Administrators instantly see notifications about problems along the route: the card for a problematic route appears on top of others, along with a problem type description. The system also understands when a driver is behind schedule and marks the associated route card as delayed.
• accelerated problem-solving. A driver can choose an identified problem from a drop-down list in their driver app. A manager will be instantly notified of it and can choose a solution right in the route card.

Enabling quick onboarding

We designed an easy five-step onboarding process for Smart Logistics, where the client only needs to:

1. provide details such as the company’s name and logo
2. create a directory with main warehouses grouped by city (manually or with a .csv file)
3. add databases of vehicles with their characteristics and of drivers with their contact details, work hours, and category and type of driver’s license
4. add delivery points with names, contact details, and any notes for couriers 
5. add names and contact details of employees from the logistics department and distribute roles and access levels