Automations for logistics
Job dispatch to the field for logistics
Sends job details to the right person in the field and keeps the customer updated. For logistics companies, it matters most while dispatch is handling today's loads. The usual trouble: proof-of-delivery photos and paperwork arrive in WhatsApp chats.
Where logistics companies lose time today
- Proof-of-delivery photos and paperwork arrive in WhatsApp chats.
- Drivers get job details by phone call and text.
What it looks like in practice
Take a regional courier with twelve vans as an example. A new pickup comes in for the afternoon. The details go to the nearest person by WhatsApp with the address and notes. They tap "on my way", the customer gets a text, and photos from the finished work are filed in Google Sheets.
How it works for logistics
For a regional courier with twelve vans, the flow is short and predictable.
- A new pickup is created in Google Sheets.
- It's assigned and details go to the right person by WhatsApp.
- They tap to confirm and mark when they're on the way.
- The customer gets an on-the-way message.
- Photos and notes come back and are filed.
Tools it connects to
You keep working in Google Sheets, Samsara and WhatsApp Business. The job dispatch sits alongside, built with n8n, WhatsApp Business API and Twilio.
Questions from logistics companies
Does the job dispatch work with Google Sheets?
It depends on your Google Sheets plan. Some tools open their data through an API and some keep it locked, so before we start I check what yours allows. If a direct connection isn't possible, I'll say so and suggest a workaround before you pay anything.
Can I change how it works later?
Yes. The job dispatch keeps its messages, timings and rules in settings or a simple sheet you can edit. For bigger changes, such as a new step for your customers, message me and I'll quote it first.
What does the job dispatch cost to run each month?
Setup for the job dispatch starts at $400 while the launch offer is on, for logistics companies and everyone else. Tools like OpenAI, Twilio and n8n hosting usually cost $5 to $30 a month, billed to you directly. I'll tell you the exact number before we start.
Want this for your logistics business?
Tell me how your logistics business handles this today. I'll reply with what I'd build, what it costs and how long it takes.
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