SofStack is a logistics AI MVP development company building AI products for freight forwarders, 3PLs, carriers, shippers and supply chain teams.
Logistics generates large volumes of data and documents, and small improvements in forecasting, routing or processing time add up to large savings. We build logistics AI MVPs that prove those savings on your own operations.
Who We Work With
Freight forwarders and customs brokers processing high document volumes
Third-party logistics providers (3PLs) running warehouses and fulfilment
Carriers and fleet operators managing routes, drivers and assets
Manufacturers and retailers managing inbound and outbound supply chains
Logistics technology companies adding AI to their platforms
Logistics AI MVP Use Cases
Use case | What the AI does | Typical impact |
Demand forecasting | Predicts volumes by lane, SKU or location | Better capacity and inventory planning |
Route optimisation | Plans routes using orders, traffic and constraints | Lower fuel and driver costs |
ETA prediction | Estimates arrival times from live and historical data | Fewer delay calls and missed slots |
Document automation | Extracts data from bills of lading, invoices and customs forms | Faster processing, fewer errors |
Shipment tracking assistant | Answers customer status questions by chat or email | Lower support workload |
Exception management | Detects delays and suggests corrective actions | Faster response to disruptions |
Freight audit | Checks carrier invoices against contracts and rates | Recovered overcharges |
Working With Logistics Data
Logistics data is often spread across systems and formats. We bring it together for AI.
Operational systems: TMS, WMS, ERP and order management platforms
Partner data: EDI messages, carrier APIs and customer portals
Telematics and IoT: GPS, temperature and vehicle data
Documents: scanned and digital shipping, customs and invoice documents
External data: traffic, weather and port or border information
Integration With Your Systems
System | Examples |
ERP | SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite |
TMS and WMS | Oracle TMS, Manhattan, Blue Yonder, Descartes, in-house platforms |
Telematics | GPS and fleet management platforms through their APIs |
Customer channels | Email, web chat, WhatsApp and customer portals |
Data platforms | Snowflake, BigQuery, Databricks, PostgreSQL |
How We Deliver Logistics AI MVPs
1. Operations discovery to identify the highest-cost or highest-volume problem.
2. Data assessment across your systems, with a baseline of current performance.
3. Proof of concept measured against your current process or forecasts.
4. MVP build with integrations, dashboards and alerting.
5. Pilot on selected lanes, sites or customers before wider rollout.
How We Measure Success
Forecast accuracy compared with your current method
Cost per shipment or per route
On-time performance and ETA accuracy
Document processing time and error rate
Support tickets resolved without human handling
Logistics AI MVP Pricing
Engagement | Starting price | Timeline |
Discovery | From $2,500 | 2 weeks |
Proof of Concept | From $5,000 | 3–4 weeks |
Logistics AI MVP | From $15,000 | 8–12 weeks |
Dedicated AI Team | From $6,000/month | Monthly |
Pricing depends on the number of data sources, integrations and sites included.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which logistics AI use case should we start with?
Start where you have good data and high cost: document processing, ETA prediction and customer tracking assistants usually show value fastest.
Can AI work with our existing TMS and WMS?
Yes. We integrate through APIs, database connections, EDI or data exports, depending on your systems.
How accurate is AI demand forecasting?
It depends on your data history and volatility. During the POC, we measure accuracy against your current forecasts so you can see the real improvement.
Can AI read scanned shipping documents?
Yes. We combine OCR with AI extraction to process scanned and digital bills of lading, invoices and customs documents.
How much does a logistics AI MVP cost?
SofStack logistics AI MVPs start from $15,000, with a proof of concept from $5,000.
Build Your Logistics AI MVP
Tell us where your operations lose the most time or money. We will propose a data-backed AI approach and a starting engagement.