SaaS-based TMS development
Design and development of a system to deliver seamless communication and precise transportation control
Client
Under a non-disclosure agreement (NDA)
Business challenges
- Create a convenient and easily integrated solution
- Avoid using email or telephone communication for operations
- Ensure seamless integration with any internal ERP or TMS
- Centralize all transport orders and documents
Our solutions
- Web app development
- API development
- EDI implementation
- Estimated time of arrival (ETA)
- Driver application (PWA)
- Industry-specific integrations
Project implementation
The primary challenge was building a powerful yet flexible TMS that integrates seamlessly into any business ecosystem. We focused on centralizing transport data, ensuring real-time access, traceability, and integration with platforms like SAP and DB Schenker to manage transport orders efficiently.
Our team developed a comprehensive open API, allowing integration with third-party systems and enabling users to manage bookings, track shipments in real time, and access critical transport data. GraphQL enhanced efficient data querying, while Web Sockets facilitated real-time tracking.
We implemented EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) using EDIFACT and INOVERT standards, eliminating manual communications and supporting two core message types: IFTMIN (DISPOR) for booking transport orders, IFTSTA (REPORT) for real-time tracking updates.
These standardized formats ensure seamless integration with partners like DHL, Kuehne-Nagel, and FedEx, supporting scalable global supply chain operations. Additionally, OpenAS2 was implemented for secure, reliable data exchange.
To improve real-time visibility, we integrated with platforms like Shippeo, P44, and Aftership, providing accurate ETAs and leveraging Redis for real-time notifications and alerts. More details on the end-to-end status tracking functionality here.
A dedicated driver application was developed as a PWA, enabling drivers to update locations and report incidents in real time, enhancing communication and shipment tracking. We've developed a warehouse dock management solution to provide users of the platform with real-time control over their dock activity.
Technology stack
- Nest.js
- React.js
- Node.js
- PostgreSQL
- Angular
- Redis
- Web Sockets
- AS2
- OpenAS2
Key activities
Business results
The developed solutions enabled the client to successfully launch a highly competitive SaaS product, resulting in the following achievements:
- Secured substantial market traction within the logistics sector, supporting over 3,000 carriers and businesses worldwide
- Integrated diverse transportation workflows into a unified, scalable platform
- Delivered enhanced shipment visibility and real-time operational insights, empowering data-driven decision-making
I've worked closely with Twelvedevs from the start of product development. The team consistently goes above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of the project aligns with our technical expectations. Their depth of knowledge, especially in software architecture and integration capabilities, has been invaluable. Not only do they meet deadlines, but they also proactively offer innovative solutions to optimize performance. Their work has enabled us to scale quickly and maintain a high level of operational efficiency.
