ERP Development · Logistics & Supply Chain

Logistics ERP Software

ERP built around warehouse operations, EDI freight documents, and carrier settlement, so shipment and cost data live in one system instead of five.

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A logistics operation, whether it is a 3PL, a freight brokerage, or a distribution company running its own fleet, generates data faster than most industries: inbound and outbound EDI documents, dock schedules, carrier rates, fuel surcharges, and customs paperwork for anything crossing a border. Generic ERP software was not built for that volume or that document format, and the result is usually a patchwork of spreadsheets bridging the gaps.

We build ERP systems that treat warehouse operations, freight documentation, and carrier settlement as core structures rather than bolted-on modules. That means EDI transaction sets (204, 210, 214, and others depending on trading partners) processed automatically rather than re-keyed by hand, dock scheduling that reflects actual appointment windows, and carrier settlement that reconciles freight bills against agreed rates before payment goes out.

For operations running their own trucks, fleet and asset data (hours of service, maintenance, fuel) feeds into the same system rather than living in a separate telematics dashboard nobody reconciles against operating cost. The goal is one system where a shipment's status, cost, and compliance documentation are all visible from a single record.

The problem

What makes logistics & supply chain projects different

EDI document volume across trading partners
Shippers, carriers, and customers each expect specific EDI transaction sets, and processing these manually or through a brittle point-to-point integration does not scale past a handful of partners.
Dock scheduling that reflects real capacity
Overbooked docks and no-show appointments cascade into detention charges and missed delivery windows, so scheduling needs to account for actual dock capacity and historical carrier reliability.
Carrier settlement accuracy
Freight bills need to be checked against the agreed rate, accessorial charges, and fuel surcharge before payment, since paying an incorrect invoice at scale adds up to real margin loss.
Fleet and asset data feeding cost reporting
Telematics data on hours of service, fuel use, and maintenance needs to connect to operating cost reporting, not sit in a separate dashboard disconnected from the ERP's financial picture.
Customs and cross-border documentation
Shipments crossing a border need accurate customs paperwork generated from the same shipment data used domestically, without a manual re-entry step that introduces errors.

Scope

Features we commonly build

EDI transaction processing
Automated handling of common freight EDI sets (motor carrier load tender, invoice, and shipment status) reducing manual re-keying across trading partners.
Warehouse management integration
Inventory movement, put-away, and picking data synchronized between warehouse operations and the ERP's order and billing records.
Dock scheduling and appointment management
Appointment windows tied to actual dock capacity, with visibility into carrier on-time performance feeding future scheduling decisions.
Carrier rate management and settlement
Freight bill audit against contracted rates and accessorials before payment release, catching overcharges before they are paid.
Fleet and telematics integration
Hours of service, fuel, and maintenance data ingested from telematics providers and tied to per-load operating cost.
Customs documentation generation
Cross-border shipment paperwork generated from existing shipment data, reducing duplicate entry and transcription errors on customs forms.
Shipment visibility dashboards
Real-time shipment status, exceptions, and cost data in one view, replacing status checks across multiple carrier portals.

Compliance and standards

FMCSA hours-of-service data handling
customs and trade documentation standards
EDI standards (ANSI X12/EDIFACT)

Common integrations

EDI/AS2 networks
Samsara
Geotab
existing TMS/WMS systems
carrier rating APIs
NetSuite

Approach

How we run these projects

We start by inventorying the actual EDI transaction sets and trading partner requirements in use today, since these vary enough between shippers, carriers, and 3PLs that a generic integration plan rarely survives contact with real trading partner specifications. That inventory drives the integration architecture before we design the core ERP data model.

We build the warehouse and freight settlement modules first and validate them against real historical shipment and invoice data, comparing the system's carrier settlement output against what was actually paid, before extending to dock scheduling and customs documentation. Fleet telematics integration is scoped to the specific provider already in use rather than assuming a single standard feed. The ERP's codebase and infrastructure remain yours from the first commit.

Typical stack

Systems in this space

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can a logistics ERP handle EDI documents from multiple trading partners automatically?

Yes, we build EDI processing for the specific transaction sets your trading partners use, such as load tenders, invoices, and shipment status updates, so they flow into the ERP without manual re-keying. Each trading partner tends to have its own quirks within the EDI standard, so we test against real documents from your actual partners rather than a generic sample.

How does carrier settlement work in a custom logistics ERP?

Freight bills are matched against the contracted rate, accessorial charges, and fuel surcharge terms on file for that carrier and lane, and discrepancies are flagged for review before payment is released. This catches overcharges that a manual audit process, checked only occasionally due to volume, tends to miss.

Does the ERP need to replace our existing warehouse management system?

Not necessarily. Many logistics operations keep an existing WMS for pick, pack, and put-away operations and have the ERP consume inventory and order data from it, focusing the ERP build on freight, billing, and carrier settlement instead of duplicating warehouse floor operations.

How long does it take to build a custom logistics ERP with EDI integration?

A focused system covering core shipment tracking, EDI processing for a handful of trading partners, and carrier settlement typically takes a few months, with additional trading partners and customs documentation extending the timeline. EDI integration work is often the largest variable, since partner-specific quirks surface during testing.

Can fleet telematics data feed directly into the ERP's cost reporting?

Yes, we integrate with providers like Samsara or Geotab to pull hours of service, fuel, and maintenance data into the ERP, tying it to per-load operating cost rather than leaving it in a separate telematics dashboard disconnected from financial reporting.