Logistics software development

Logistics software can digitalize business processes along the supply chain, including order processing, warehousing, and freight transportation, to speed up delivery, track parcels or vehicles, and ensure better relationships with partners and customers.

Whether your company is looking for a custom software development team to build a logistics solution from scratch or modernize an existing application, Itransition’s IT service offering will meet your business needs.

Logistics software we deliver

Itransition provides logistics companies and their supply chain partners with extensive software solutions, ranging from all-embracing suites covering your business processes end-to-end to more specialized tools addressing specific operational or decision-making tasks.

Operations-oriented software

Order management

Itransition designs software applications that assist ecommerce companies and manufacturers with their logistics operations for order entry, processing, and fulfillment, including cross-channel order aggregation, routing to a suitable warehouse, backorder and returns management, and order merging into single shipments.

Supply chain management

Our team crafts comprehensive solutions streamlining every stage of the supply chain, with features like demand forecasting for optimized shipment planning, automated procurement of raw materials or components, and product tracking and tracing for end-to-end visibility.

Warehouse management

We develop warehouse management systems (WMS) to facilitate product tracking via RFID and barcode scanning, label generation and printing, creation of picking and packing lists, multi-location inventory level supervision for automated replenishment, and shelf life monitoring.

Transportation management

Itransition builds transportation management software (TMS) that facilitates the fulfillment of both inbound (procurement) and outbound (shipping) orders, recommending cost-efficient vehicle options and itineraries, estimating time of arrival, and monitoring product conditions for effective cold chain management.

Fleet management

Our developers deliver software solutions focused on fleet connectivity and coordination, enabling companies to optimize delivery routes and schedules based on traffic, geospatial data, or other metrics, track assets in real time via GPS and IoT, and monitor vehicle telemetry to plan maintenance operations.

Logistics automation

We implement advanced automation software, typically combined with robotics, smart conveyor systems, and autonomous vehicles, across warehouses and distribution centers, speeding up labor-intensive logistics operations such as storage and retrieval, product palletization, and sorting.

Client spotlight

3

key business processes automated

RPA solution for logistics

Itransition equipped a provider of worldwide shipping services with a UiPath-based RPA system that automates a variety of routine tasks, minimizing manual work and ensuring more accurate logistics data management. The solution can transfer shipping information between our customer’s systems and those of its clients and automate CRM note processing and client status monitoring.

New

large corporate clients

Maritime incident management system

Itransition’s team helped a global risk management firm develop a scalable and easily customizable BI solution to expand its range of software products for transportation companies. The resulting system can extract relevant information from incident reports (geolocation, time, damage, etc.) through NLP, classify such events, and visualize data with graphs, charts, diagrams, and interactive maps.

30%

increase in data quality

Logistics-oriented ERP software

Leveraging Odoo's out-of-the-box functionality, we developed a platform-based ERP system for a provider of logistics software solutions specializing in rig transportation. Our product offers comprehensive features to automate and streamline multiple processes, including local authority approval requests, transportation planning, and rig status tracking, along with employee workload monitoring and vehicle maintenance.

5x

AIS message processing

Ship tracking system migration

A global leader in shipping tracking and intelligence turned to Itransition to complete the migration of its big data assets and automatic identification system (AIS) from the existing database to a new BI solution. Our team defined a project roadmap, performed all necessary data migration processes, and extended the BI software’s functionality with maritime intelligence analytics and port call generation from AIS messages.

3

key business processes automated

RPA solution for logistics

Itransition equipped a provider of worldwide shipping services with a UiPath-based RPA system that automates a variety of routine tasks, minimizing manual work and ensuring more accurate logistics data management. The solution can transfer shipping information between our customer’s systems and those of its clients and automate CRM note processing and client status monitoring.

New

large corporate clients

Maritime incident management system

Itransition’s team helped a global risk management firm develop a scalable and easily customizable BI solution to expand its range of software products for transportation companies. The resulting system can extract relevant information from incident reports (geolocation, time, damage, etc.) through NLP, classify such events, and visualize data with graphs, charts, diagrams, and interactive maps.

30%

increase in data quality

Logistics-oriented ERP software

Leveraging Odoo's out-of-the-box functionality, we developed a platform-based ERP system for a provider of logistics software solutions specializing in rig transportation. Our product offers comprehensive features to automate and streamline multiple processes, including local authority approval requests, transportation planning, and rig status tracking, along with employee workload monitoring and vehicle maintenance.

5x

AIS message processing

Ship tracking system migration

A global leader in shipping tracking and intelligence turned to Itransition to complete the migration of its big data assets and automatic identification system (AIS) from the existing database to a new BI solution. Our team defined a project roadmap, performed all necessary data migration processes, and extended the BI software’s functionality with maritime intelligence analytics and port call generation from AIS messages.

3

key business processes automated

RPA solution for logistics

Itransition equipped a provider of worldwide shipping services with a UiPath-based RPA system that automates a variety of routine tasks, minimizing manual work and ensuring more accurate logistics data management. The solution can transfer shipping information between our customer’s systems and those of its clients and automate CRM note processing and client status monitoring.

New

large corporate clients

Maritime incident management system

Itransition’s team helped a global risk management firm develop a scalable and easily customizable BI solution to expand its range of software products for transportation companies. The resulting system can extract relevant information from incident reports (geolocation, time, damage, etc.) through NLP, classify such events, and visualize data with graphs, charts, diagrams, and interactive maps.

30%

increase in data quality

Logistics-oriented ERP software

Leveraging Odoo's out-of-the-box functionality, we developed a platform-based ERP system for a provider of logistics software solutions specializing in rig transportation. Our product offers comprehensive features to automate and streamline multiple processes, including local authority approval requests, transportation planning, and rig status tracking, along with employee workload monitoring and vehicle maintenance.

5x

AIS message processing

Ship tracking system migration

A global leader in shipping tracking and intelligence turned to Itransition to complete the migration of its big data assets and automatic identification system (AIS) from the existing database to a new BI solution. Our team defined a project roadmap, performed all necessary data migration processes, and extended the BI software’s functionality with maritime intelligence analytics and port call generation from AIS messages.

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The scope of our logistics services

Consulting

From technology stack and feature set selection to development process planning and post-release fine-tuning, Itransition’s team of consultants provides logistics organizations with expert guidance at every stage of their IT projects to facilitate software adoption and overcome common implementation barriers.

Software engineering

Leveraging an extensive tech stack while embracing Agile and DevOps best practices, we cover each process required to build custom logistics applications from scratch, including prototyping, UX/UI design, front-end and back-end development, and testing. We also deliver low-code/no-code logistics solutions that you can easily customize and adjust to evolving needs while keeping development costs low.

Customization

We can reshape your existing custom solution or an off-the-shelf logistics platform to align it with emerging challenges and business requirements. We can deliver functional extensions via pluggable modules, changes to the out-of-the-box features and UX/UI, and additional integrations.

Integration

Itransition integrates your logistics solution with other corporate software and IoT networks through APIs, ETL/ELT-based data synchronization, middleware, or iPaaS to turn your disparate applications into a unified ecosystem and enable seamless data exchange while minimizing data silos and inconsistencies.

Maintenance & support

Our IT company offers comprehensive maintenance services to keep your logistics application fully operable and compliant with functional requirements, enhance its performance over time, correct bugs, and address latent issues before they turn into service-disrupting problems. We also provide ongoing training and support to help your staff familiarize themselves with the new solution.

Modernization

Depending on the software issues you’re facing, such as high maintenance costs or poor performance and usability, we can help you revamp your legacy logistics system through various modernization options encompassing application migration to the cloud, code refactoring, and architecture renovation.

Custom logistics software development roadmap

We apply our holistic expertise in software development and consulting to create full-fledged logistics solutions from the ground up and address potential challenges along your implementation journey.

1

Business analysis

  • Clarify your corporate requirements
  • Examine workflows to identify inefficiencies
  • Evaluate the existing tech ecosystem

2

Design

  • Prepare a software specification
  • Create wireframes, mockups, and blueprints
  • Choose a suitable tech stack
  • Deliver a proof of concept

3

Planning

  • Define the project scope, deliverables, and implementation strategy
  • Establish a project schedule and budget
  • Develop a risk management strategy

4

Development

  • Perform front-end and back-end development
  • Set up software integrations
  • Carry out code reviews and debugging

5

Testing

  • Perform functional, performance, and usability tests
  • Speed up testing via automation software
  • Correct bugs and UX design mistakes

6

Deployment

  • Deploy software on-premises or in the cloud
  • Integrate the solution with your tech ecosystem
  • Migrate corporate data to the new application
  • Assess performance via user acceptance testing

7

Support

  • Carry out ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting
  • Provide user training, and support
  • Enhance the application over time

Our tech stack for custom logistics software development

Our team of consultants and software engineers will assemble the most suitable technology stack for your logistics software development project, tapping into a full spectrum of programming languages, frameworks, third-party tools, platforms, and cloud services.

Programming languages

Java PHP

Python JavaScript

.NET Ruby

Go React

Angular Vue.js

Frameworks & libraries

ASP.NET Blazor Spring

Ktor Express Fastify

NestJS Next.js, Nuxt.js Gatsby

Symfony Laravel Django

Flask Ruby on Rails

Platforms

Microsoft

Salesforce

Odoo

UiPath

Mobile technologies

Swift

React Native

Flutter

Kotlin

.NET Multi-platform App UI (MAUI)

Cloud computing

Microsoft Azure Amazon Web Services

Google Cloud Platform

Oracle Cloud

Digital Ocean

Cloudflare

Platform-based logistics solutions

Besides developing custom applications from scratch, Itransition can craft solutions on top of specialized digital platforms, customizing their built-in functionality and interfaces to best meet your company’s needs while reducing adoption costs and time to market.

Itransition’s team helps logistics companies adopt the open-source Odoo platform to access extensive capabilities covering fleet management, billing, accounting, inventory management, and CRM.

  • Fleet control

    Track your vehicles' operating conditions and fuel log entries and minimize unpredictable vehicle downtime with Odoo Fleet.

  • Warehouse management

    Utilize multi-warehouse governance, cross-docking, drop-shipping, and other Odoo warehousing capabilities.

  • Invoice management

    Gain visibility into contracts and bill timesheets and analyze your sales history via Odoo invoicing tools.

  • Resource planning

    Rely on Odoo to manage resources, track allocated materials and labor, and reduce the time spent on routine activities.

Advanced logistics technologies

Our logistics software development company draws on the latest tech to amplify the functional scope of your solution with capabilities like trend prediction, remote asset monitoring, and intelligent automation.

Artificial intelligence

Itransition’s team can train AI models and embed them into your logistics management software to deliver sophisticated features like traffic pattern analysis via machine learning algorithms for dynamic route optimization and accurate ETA calculation or chatbots fuelled by natural language processing to provide 24/7 customer support.

Internet of Things

Our experts help companies set up networks of IoT devices, including cameras, sensors, and RFID scanners, that ensure superior supply chain visibility through digital twins simulating your processes, inventory asset tracking for faster order fulfillment, and remote vehicle monitoring for timely maintenance.

Business intelligence

We create BI solutions that derive actionable business insights from your logistics data assets, enabling your company to calculate optimal stock levels via demand forecasting, adjust staff and vehicle allocation based on workload prediction, and provide delivery services tailored to your customers’ needs.

Robotic process automation

Itransition deploys efficient, non-invasive software bots into your logistics software’s presentation layer to automate time-consuming clerical tasks, such as entering order and customer data into corporate systems or compiling waybills, invoices, bills of material, and financial reports.

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Logistics software development cost factors

Given a wide range of logistics-oriented solutions, providing one-size-fits-all budget estimates for custom software development can be challenging. That said, we recommend taking the following cost factors into account. For a more accurate assessment based on your specific business case, get in touch with our consultants.

Cost factors

Architecture and functional scope
The software components and features defining your logistics solution’s capabilities

User base
The number of users and any UX/UI customizations required to suit different user roles

Tech stack
Cloud services, third-party licenses, hardware, and other technologies required to complete your project

Deployment model
The hosting environment of your solution (on-premises, cloud, or hybrid/multi-cloud)

Integration capabilities
The amount and type of data and software integrations with other corporate or external systems

Data management
Data-related processes encompassing data cleansing, annotation, transformation, storage, and migration

Development team composition
Project manager, business analyst, designers, developers, QA engineers, DevOps engineer, system administrator, and other niche specialists

Training, support, and maintenance
Post-deployment tasks to support users, streamline software operation, and optimize the solution

How to ensure optimal performance of your logistics software

Connectivity

A logistics system requires a stable connection to receive real-time data from its sources, such as IoT devices, and efficiently track moving vehicles or geographically distributed goods. Ensure reliable connectivity with:

  • Publish–subscribe pattern IoT sensors that can memorize data in an offline message queue when there’s no stable connection and transmit it as the connection is restored
  • Edge computing, which implies moving a part of the computing workload from centralized data centers to IoT devices and thereby reducing network dependency
  • MQTT and other lightweight communication protocols to send data with good bandwidth efficiency

Benefits of a custom logistics solution

Improved operational efficiency

through the automation of both digital tasks and on-the-ground operations via RPA and robotics

More transparent supply chain

via centralized ERP software, track and trace systems, and other tools for process or asset monitoring

Data-driven decision-making

enabled by business intelligence and data analytics platforms or specialized software modules

Cost optimization

via process automation, efficient staff allocation, and better delivery route planning for lower fuel consumption

Superior customer experience

with chatbot-enabled assistance, timely shipment status updates, and customized service offers

Business risk mitigation,

including accurate accounting for compliance and predictive asset maintenance to avoid service disruptions

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