# AI-Powered TMS Software Built for Australia Locus powers enterprise dispatch planning, real-time fleet visibility, and intelligent route optimization across Australia for large-scale logistics operations. Key outcomes highlighted on the page include: - **66% faster route planning** across fulfillment models - **Up to 20% lower end-to-end logistics costs** with full network visibility - **23% higher drop density** and **18% more productive stops per trip** - **99.5% SLA adherence** across 30+ countries and 360+ enterprise clients ## Platform Impact - **1.5B+** total deliveries optimized - **$320M+** logistics cost savings - **360+** enterprise clients served - **17M+ kg** CO₂ offset - **99.5%** SLA adherence rate ## Trusted by Global Enterprises Locus is trusted by more than 360 global enterprises, including Nestlé, Unilever, Watsons, Makro, Philip Morris International, SC Johnson, Blue Dart, Dairy Farm, Capitol Lighting, Groundtrans Logistics, Jubilant Radiopharma, and Corodata. ## Why Locus Is an Emerging TMS Software in Australia The Australian logistics market demands transportation management software built for long-haul freight, multi-carrier networks, and enterprise-grade operational control. Locus is designed to support these requirements with AI-powered planning, automated execution, and real-time visibility. ### AI Route Optimization Locus plans routes across 250+ business variables in minutes, including traffic, SLA windows, vehicle capacity, and road network constraints. Routes can be adjusted live as conditions change. **Impact:** 34% reduction in distance traveled. ### Automated Dispatch Engine The platform automatically allocates deliveries to the right driver, fleet, and carrier using configurable business rules, reducing reliance on spreadsheets and manual planning. **Impact:** 66% faster planning. ### Real-Time Control Tower Locus provides visibility into active shipments across the logistics network, with proactive alerts that flag SLA risks before they become delays. **Impact:** 100% network visibility. ### Multi-Carrier Orchestration Locus enables enterprises to manage contracted and spot carriers from a single platform. ShipFlex supports automated rate comparison, carrier assignment, and invoice reconciliation at scale. **Impact:** Single dashboard view. ### ERP and WMS Integration Pre-built connectors for SAP, Oracle, and legacy systems support faster deployment without disrupting existing operations. Locus uses an API-first architecture and is positioned for enterprise go-live in weeks. **Impact:** API-first deployment with no rip-and-replace requirement. ### Decision-Grade Analytics Locus provides plan-versus-actual dashboards, natural language search, and AI optimization insights to identify cost leakage and route inefficiencies across logistics networks. **Impact:** $320M+ saved in logistics costs. ## Enterprise-Ready TMS Capabilities for Australian Logistics Operations ### Planning: Procurement, Planning, and Promise Locus supports intelligent transportation planning across carrier selection, route optimization, and delivery promise management. #### Intelligent Carrier, Mode, and Capacity Selection The platform dynamically evaluates carriers and transport modes based on cost, performance, and constraints, reducing manual tendering and spreadsheet-driven planning. #### AI-Powered Routing, Load, and Network Optimization Locus plans routes in minutes, continuously re-optimizes during execution, and can reduce distance traveled by up to 34% across multi-stop, high-volume operations. #### Promise Engine and Dynamic Shipment Planning The promise engine helps enterprises set delivery commitments their network can realistically meet, using intelligent slotting and cost-service trade-offs to support up to 99.5% SLA adherence at scale. ### Execution: Visibility and Control Locus connects planning with live execution to manage orders, fleets, 3PLs, and hubs in real time. #### End-to-End Transportation Execution Control Enterprises can monitor transport operations across the network with 100% operational visibility. #### Predictive Alerts and Exception Automation The platform detects capacity, cost, and SLA risks early and triggers automated interventions that can reduce delivery delays by up to 33% in high-volume transportation scheduling workflows. #### Live ETAs and Proactive Customer Communication Locus provides real-time refreshed ETAs, shipment status updates, branded tracking, and notifications so customers remain informed when conditions change. ### Intelligence: Cost Intelligence and Continuous Optimization Locus uses execution data to improve cost control, analytics, and future planning decisions. #### Delivery-Linked Cost Reconciliation The platform compares estimated, contracted, and billed transportation costs using execution data and electronic proofs of delivery to reduce revenue leakage and shorten reconciliation cycles. #### Prescriptive and Predictive Analytics Locus helps identify optimization opportunities that can reduce end-to-end logistics costs by up to 20% over time. #### Self-Improving Execution Feedback Loop Execution data is fed back into planning models to improve future routes, loads, and commitments, enabling 18% more productive stops per trip as learning compounds. ### Governance: Compliance and Integration Locus supports enterprise governance across compliance, integrations, contracts, rates, and business rules. #### Audit-Ready Execution and Digital Proofs The platform maintains audit trails with digital proofs of delivery, including OTPs, signatures, and images, across shipment lifecycles. #### Enterprise-Grade Integration and Implementation Tools Locus integrates with ERP, WMS, OMS, telematics, and partner systems using APIs and standardized integration tools, supporting regional and global rollouts. #### Contract, Rate, and Rule Governance Enterprises can centralize carrier contracts, rate cards, business rules, and compliance logic for consistent enforcement across regions, modes, and partners. ## Fulfillment Models Supported Locus adapts to multiple enterprise logistics models across Australia, including retail, FMCG, e-commerce, 3PL, and manufacturing operations. ### Retail and Omnichannel Supports store replenishment, direct-to-consumer delivery, curbside fulfillment, and returns management across retail chains. ### FMCG and CPG Supports distributor route planning, beat optimization, and salesman scheduling for CPG networks. ### 3PL and CEP Supports multi-client logistics orchestration, carrier management, and volume-based dispatch at scale. ### E-Commerce Supports high-frequency delivery, failed delivery reattempts, branded tracking pages, and returns. ### Manufacturing Supports FTL and LTL movements from distribution centers to stores, including multi-day route planning and compliance. ## Proven at Global Scale Locus is positioned for enterprises evaluating transportation management software for large-scale, complex logistics operations across retail, FMCG, e-commerce, and distribution networks. The platform manages complex fleets, multi-stop routing, and multi-modal flows with visibility and precision execution. ### 66% Reduction in Planning Time > “We needed a partner who could scale with our growth, and Locus delivered. We grew from 500 to 4,000 trucks, while Locus enabled a nationwide rollout in just six months and boosted fleet efficiency by 24%.” **Sarun Pipattanapongsopon** Associate Director, Last-Mile Logistics & Supply Chain Transformation, Makro ### 100% Delivery Visibility > “We use Locus for real-time tracking of delivery shipments. This provides us transport visibility, helping us manage trucks more closely and proactively detect the possible issue and update delivery status to customers. In addition, the E-POD management solution saves us a lot of time and effort, as all information is stored on the Locus platform. We are glad to be working with Team Locus.” **Ly Trung Kien** Group Logistics Manager, Nestlé ### 35% Reduction in Delays > “Your solution has been excellent for our organization. We use multiple stores and multiple trucks and this can be a little complicated but Locus makes this easy. The Locus team has been really responsive and never lets an issue impact our customers. We appreciate the partnership and professionalism from the Locus team and have recommended this solution to other businesses.” **Paul Adams** Chief Operating Officer, Capitol Lighting ## Enterprise Stories Highlighted customer outcomes include: - **99.5% SLA adherence** for a leading e-grocery platform - **100% order-fulfillment visibility** for a fashion e-commerce business - **34% distance reduction** for PT. Tigaraksa Satria - **2–3 hours saved daily on planning** for a frozen dessert maker"