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Enterprise Delivery Logistics

AI-Powered Delivery Logistics Software Built for Enterprise Scale


Your delivery network runs thousands of shipments every day across owned fleets, contracted carriers, and third-party logistics partners. Each one involves a dispatch decision, a routing calculation, a tracking update, and a customer expectation.

When those decisions happen across disconnected systems, the cost compounds: missed delivery windows, rising WISMO support queries, SLA penalties, and logistics teams spending hours on manual planning that should take minutes.

Locus is the AI-powered delivery logistics software built for enterprises that have outgrown fragmented tools. The platform unifies dispatch orchestration, dynamic route optimization, real-time tracking, multi-carrier management, and post-delivery analytics into a single system. It is purpose-built for retail, FMCG, e-commerce, 3PL, and CPG operations managing complex, high-volume delivery networks.

1.5B+

deliveries optimized

$320M+

logistics cost savings

30+

countries served

99.5%

SLA adherence

Trusted by: Unilever | Nestlé | Blue Dart DHL | Landmark Retail | Lenskart | Philip Morris | Goodfood | Jüsto | Capitol Lighting | Meesho

Acquired by Ingka Group (IKEA) in 2025 | G2 #1 in Route Planning, 2026 Best Software Awards | Gartner recognized for 5 consecutive years

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The Problem

Why Enterprise Delivery Operations Break at Scale

Enterprise logistics leaders searching for delivery logistics software are dealing with operational failures that compound with every delivery added to the network. The problems are structural, and they tend to cascade.

1

Manual dispatch and static routing collapse under volume

A single morning plan quickly breaks with real-world changes, forcing manual fixes by mid-morning at 500+ deliveries and failing entirely at 10,000+, leading to wasted hours, missed windows, and rising SLA penalties.

2

Visibility gaps across the delivery chain

Without unified, real-time tracking across all carriers and fleet types, logistics managers operate reactively. WISMO ("Where Is My Order") queries spike, customer service teams scramble for updates, and exception handling becomes the default operating mode.

3

Fragmented technology stacks

Enterprises commonly run separate tools for dispatch planning, fleet management, route optimization, carrier management, and customer communication. Each tool generates its own data, in its own format, with its own dashboard.

4

No ability to quantify and improve delivery performance

Without unified analytics across the delivery lifecycle, logistics leaders cannot benchmark KPIs, identify cost leakage, or tie delivery experience to customer retention.

Platform Differentiators

What Makes Locus Different from Every Other Delivery Logistics Platform

Locus is an end-to-end delivery logistics platform that connects planning, dispatch, execution, visibility, and settlement into a closed-loop system. Every decision feeds data back into the next planning cycle, creating compounding operational intelligence.

Dispatch

AI-powered dispatch orchestration

Most dispatch management software allocate orders using static rules: nearest driver, fixed zones, manual assignment.

Locus's ML-driven dispatch engine operates differently. It evaluates every order against real-time variables simultaneously: driver location, vehicle capacity, delivery time windows, driver skill sets, traffic conditions, and historical delivery performance.

The system then allocates orders across the entire fleet to optimize for the outcome that matters most to your operation, whether that is cost, speed, SLA adherence, or a weighted combination.

Locus handles multi-constraint scenarios that break simpler systems: mixed fleet types (own vehicles + contracted carriers + gig drivers), multi-temperature shipments in FMCG distribution, and priority-based sorting for 3PL SLA tiers, all within the same planning cycle.

Proven outcomeLocus customers achieve 66% faster planning cycles and measurable reductions in manual dispatch effort across enterprise retail, FMCG, and 3PL operations.

Locus's dispatch engine allocates orders across fleets using ML models that factor in 250+ real-world constraints, replacing manual and rule-based dispatch.

Route Optimization

Dynamic route optimization

Locus's AI-powered route optimization engine continuously recalculates routes based on live traffic, weather disruptions, order cancellations, and new orders injected mid-route. The platform balances cost, speed, and SLA adherence across multi-stop, multi-vehicle routes simultaneously.

Plus, Locus optimizes across 250+ real-world transportation constraints, including vehicle capacity, driver hours, delivery time windows, road restrictions, and priority levels.

The engine operates in a continuous Sense-Decide-Execute-Learn cycle: it absorbs real-time data, makes constraint-aware decisions, executes dispatch plans, and learns from outcomes to improve the next cycle.

Proven outcomeLocus has reduced 800M+ miles across its customer base, with enterprise customers maintaining a 99.5% on-time delivery SLA.

Locus continuously re-optimizes routes based on live conditions, balancing cost, speed, and SLA adherence across the entire fleet.

Visibility

End-to-end real-time visibility and control tower

Locus's control tower provides a unified, real-time dashboard across all deliveries, drivers, vehicles, and exceptions, regardless of carrier or fleet type.

The platform delivers predictive ETA updates using ML models trained on historical traffic patterns and driver behavior, automated customer notifications via SMS, email, and WhatsApp, proactive exception alerts that trigger reassignment before a delivery window is missed, and live performance monitoring against SLA targets.

It translates to a dramatic reduction in WISMO call volumes, faster exception resolution, and the ability to manage by exception rather than micromanage every delivery for enterprise operations. For 3PL operators, this visibility directly impacts shipper SLA compliance and contract retention.

Locus's control tower provides real-time operational visibility across all delivery channels, enabling proactive exception management and SLA monitoring.

Integration & Scale

Seamless enterprise integration and scalability

Enterprise buyers evaluating delivery logistics software need confidence that a new platform integrates with their existing technology stack without a rip-and-replace overhaul.

Locus is built on an API-first architecture with pre-built connectors for OMS, WMS, TMS, ERP, and e-commerce platforms. The platform connects planning, execution, tracking, and settlement into a single operational workflow through four-point API integration.

Scalability is not an afterthought. Locus handles 10x order volume surges during peak seasons, supports multi-geography deployments across 30+ countries (with different routing rules, compliance requirements, and languages), and orchestrates multi-fleet operations (own fleet + contracted carriers + gig drivers) on a single platform.

With 1,000+ pre-integrated carriers and a configurable BPMN workflow engine, logistics processes are codified and governed, not dependent on tribal knowledge.

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Capability Comparison

Locus Logistics Platform Capabilities: A Closer Look

For enterprise buyers completing an internal evaluation or RFP comparison, here is how Locus's delivery logistics software capabilities compare to what most platforms offer:

Capability Typical Delivery Software Locus
Dispatch Rule-based assignment (nearest driver, fixed zones) ML-driven multi-constraint optimization across 250+ variables with continuous learning
Route Optimization Static single-vehicle planning; recalculates only on manual trigger Dynamic real-time re-optimization across entire fleet; absorbs live traffic, new orders, cancellations mid-route
Tracking & Visibility GPS-based location pings with manual status updates Predictive ETAs using ML, proactive exception alerts, automated customer notifications, unified control tower
Carrier Management Basic carrier connectivity; manual rate comparison 1,000+ pre-integrated carriers with automated tendering, rate management, and settlement workflows (ShipFlex)
Analytics Historical reports generated manually; limited KPI coverage Real-time plan-vs-actual analysis, OTIF tracking, AI-driven optimization recommendations, natural-language search
Integration Point-to-point connections requiring custom development API-first architecture with pre-built OMS, WMS, TMS, ERP connectors; configurable BPMN workflow engine
Scale Performance degrades at high volumes; single-region focus 1.5B+ deliveries optimized; 30+ countries; handles 10x peak-season surges

Comparison of Locus delivery logistics software capabilities against typical delivery management platforms

Additional platform capabilities

Electronic proof of delivery (ePOD)

Captures digital signatures, photos, barcode or QR scans, and timestamps. All data is synced in real time to a central control tower, reducing disputes and ensuring auditable records

Driver companion app

Provides turn by turn navigation, task queues, ePOD capture, and offline functionality for low connectivity areas. It helps drivers execute routes without logistics training

Exception management

Detects delays, failed deliveries, and route deviations in real time. The system triggers alerts, escalations, or reassignment to prevent delivery failures and improve reliability

Delivery analytics and KPI dashboard

Offers reports on on time delivery, cost per delivery, fleet utilization, and SLA adherence. Insights are fed back into the system to continuously improve routing and operations

Customer communication automation

Enables branded tracking pages and automated notifications through SMS, email, and WhatsApp. Customers receive live tracking updates, which helps reduce support inquiries

Industry Coverage

Built for Industries Where Delivery Complexity is Highest

Retail and e-commerce

High-volume, time-sensitive fulfillment where the delivery experience is a brand differentiator.

Locus optimizes same-day and next-day delivery operations, manages returns logistics, and provides branded tracking that keeps customers informed without generating support tickets. For retailers competing with Amazon's delivery speed, the platform turns last-mile management into a strategic advantage.

FMCG and CPG

Route-to-market complexity, multi-temperature shipments, recurring delivery schedules, and distributor management require a logistics platform that handles both planned and ad-hoc deliveries within the same system.

Locus serves FMCG enterprises like Unilever and Nestlé, managing store replenishment, distributor fulfillment, and direct-to-consumer delivery from a single operational layer.

3PL and logistics service providers

Multi-client fleet orchestration, SLA management per shipper, real-time visibility for shipper dashboards, and carrier performance benchmarking.

3PL providers use Locus to manage delivery operations across multiple clients without duplicating infrastructure, leveraging last-mile technology to maintain service quality across diverse operational requirements.

Quick commerce and food delivery

Hyper-local, sub-60-minute delivery windows demand intelligent batching logic and rider allocation under extreme time pressure. Locus's dispatch engine processes real-time order clustering and dynamic rider assignment to maximize deliveries per route while protecting tight SLA windows.

Customer Outcomes

Trusted by Enterprises Moving Millions of Deliveries

Grocery / Quick Commerce

BigBasket: 99.5% on-time delivery with 34% route distance reduction

BigBasket, one of India's largest online grocery platforms, needed route planning infrastructure that could keep pace with hyperlocal delivery demands across multiple cities. After deploying Locus, BigBasket achieved a 99.5% on-time delivery SLA while reducing total route distance by ~14.3%.

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Express Logistics

Blue Dart DHL: Faster order cycles and 95% route mapping accuracy

Blue Dart DHL, one of India's leading express logistics companies, deployed Locus' advanced parcel sorting technology with geocoding and route allocation. The General Manager of Operations described the outcome as faster order cycle times and 95% route mapping accuracy, with overhead costs reduced through automated dispatch workflows.

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Retail

Lenskart: 20% increase in tasks per agent

Lenskart, a leading eyewear retailer, uses Locus to optimize delivery routes and streamline logistics operations. The platform increased tasks per agent by 20% with 80% of orders completed within SLA targets, demonstrating the direct operational impact of AI-driven dispatch and route optimization.

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Your deliveries, SLAs, and margins depend on how intelligently your network runs. See what AI-powered delivery logistics looks like when it is built for enterprise scale.

Locus is the AI-driven delivery logistics software that goes beyond routing. It unifies dispatch orchestration, dynamic route optimization, real-time tracking, and carrier management into a single platform designed for high-volume, multi-node operations.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Traditional TMS platforms focus on freight planning and carrier management for long-haul logistics. Fleet management tools track vehicle location and driver behavior. Locus operates as an orchestration layer that unifies dispatch, routing, real-time tracking, carrier management, and settlement into a single AI-driven system. Its ML engine makes continuous, constraint-aware decisions across the entire delivery lifecycle.

Locus offers an API-first architecture with pre-built connectors for major OMS, WMS, TMS, ERP, and e-commerce platforms. Four-point API integration connects planning, execution, tracking, and settlement into a single workflow. The platform also includes a configurable BPMN workflow engine that allows operations leaders to define business rules, approval flows, and exception-handling logic without engineering support.

Deployment follows a phased rollout methodology designed for speed-to-value. Enterprises typically see measurable operational improvements within the first quarter of deployment. Locus assigns a dedicated implementation team that works through system integration, workflow configuration, and training. The phased approach means live operations are not disrupted during transition.

Yes. Locus's dispatch engine and ShipFlex carrier allocation module orchestrate orders across owned fleets, contracted carriers, and gig-economy drivers within a unified system. The platform allocates each order to the optimal fulfillment channel based on configurable rules around cost, SLA requirements, carrier availability, and delivery constraints.

Locus enterprise customers report a 20% reduction in total logistics costs, 66% faster planning cycles, and a 90% improvement in fleet utilization. BigBasket achieved a 99.5% on-time delivery SLA with 34% route distance reduction. Across 360+ enterprise customers in 30+ countries, Locus has collectively driven over $320M in logistics cost savings. The ROI is measured, reported, and repeatable at scale.