About The Client
Organization
Mid-sized international freight forwarding and 3PL firm
Industry
Logistics, Supply Chain
Technologies Used
- Azure IoT Hub
- AWS Lambda & SQS
- MongoDB Atlas
- React.js frontend
- Google Maps API
- Kafka for real-time streams
Business Need
The client struggled with inefficient tracking, lack of real-time ETA insights, and siloed systems across their operations in the U.S., India, and UAE. Key issues included:
- No centralized system for dispatch, tracking, or fleet telemetry
- Manual paperwork for Proof of Delivery (PoD) and invoice triggers
- Delayed customer communication and ETA inaccuracies
- Limited visibility into driver performance and delivery exceptions
TECHARC Approach
TECHARC initiated a 3-phase transformation strategy:
- 1.Discovery & Mapping: Mapped entire shipment lifecycle - booking to PoD
- 2.Platform Design: Built a microservices-based logistics orchestration engine
- 3.Rollout & Integration: Integrated with legacy WMS and external vendor APIs
Key steps included:
- IoT devices installed in delivery vehicles for telemetry
- Kafka event streams for trip logs, vehicle health, and route deviations
- React.js web portal for dispatchers, fleet managers, and CSRs
- Serverless functions in AWS Lambda for invoice automation and alerting
Our Solution
TECHARC delivered a unified logistics intelligence platform:
- Shipment Lifecycle Tracker: Real-time status across booking, transit, delivery
- Fleet Dashboard: Map view with live GPS from Azure IoT Hub devices
- Alerts Engine: Exceptions, reroutes, and compliance alerts via SMS/Email
- Digital PoD: App-based delivery confirmation with photo and OTP capture
- Customer Portal: Branded portal for clients to track and receive alerts
Key Benefits
- 85% reduction in delivery ETA errors
- Digital PoD reduced invoice cycle by 60%
- Driver behavior analytics improved fleet utilization by 40%
- Centralized platform improved ops team efficiency across 3 regions
Functional Overview
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