Locus

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End-to-End Logistics Solution for All-Mile Excellence

How to Replace Locus

Overview

Locus is an AI-powered logistics platform that enables order-to-delivery excellence through modular, API-first solutions for seamless omnichannel fulfillment. The platform simplifies decision-making across first, mid, and last-mile logistics to reduce costs, boost efficiency, and enhance customer experiences. It serves over 360 leading brands across 30+ countries with capabilities for dispatch planning, delivery orchestration, hub operations, and advanced analytics.

Features

29 features across 19 categories

Analytics & Reporting(2)

Advanced AnalyticsAI

Robust analytics platform with intuitive dashboards to uncover hidden inefficiencies and identify growth opportunities through data-driven insights. Provides revenue leakage identification and allocation efficiency metrics.

Revenue Leakage IdentificationAI

Advanced analytics module that identifies and helps recover hidden revenue leakage in logistics operations.

Also in: Ivanti, Ramp, Stampli

Automation(1)

Exception HandlingAI

Automated response to on-ground exceptions with improved response times and SLA breach reduction.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Carrier Management(2)

Delivery OrchestrationAI

Maximizes fulfillment scale by simplifying third-party carrier fulfillment. Automates carrier selection based on pre-set conditions for optimal cost and service levels. Streamlines long-haul contracts with real-time automation for invoice calculation and reconciliation.

ShipFlexPremium

Streamlines third-party deliveries with rich carrier integrations, real-time tracking, and single dashboard control for third-party order-to-delivery process.

Contract Management(1)

Contract Management

Streamlines long-haul contracts with real-time automation for payments and reconciliation based on specific contract parameters.

Also in: Maxio, Mitratech, Coupa

Customer Experience(2)

Customer Experience Management

Powers superior customer experiences with end-to-end visibility, seamless communication, and flexible, convenient, and predictable fulfillment options.

Multi-Channel Communication

Diverse communication channels for customer updates, query resolution, and maintaining transparency throughout the delivery process.

Also in: Kajabi, Keap, Mailchimp

Financial Management(1)

Invoice Calculation and Reconciliation

Real-time automation for invoice calculation and reconciliation with transporters, tailored to transporter-specific contract parameters.

Fulfillment(2)

Failed Delivery ManagementAI

Automated management of failed deliveries with optimization for reattempts and route adjustments.

Hyperlocal DeliveryAI

Enables same-day or on-demand fulfillment for customers' essential needs, supporting businesses to be their customers' leading choice of retailer.

Also in: Saleor, Medusa, Shippo

Integration(1)

API-First Integration

Entire product suite accessible through APIs without manual intervention. Seamless integration with existing TMS, OMS, WMS, ERP, and CRM systems.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Inventory Management(1)

Volume Utilization & Store ReplenishmentAI

Ensures retail store shelves are consistently stocked multiple times a day for optimal profitability and operating costs, managing competing SKUs for shelf space.

Mobile & Field Operations(2)

Driver Task List Management

Intuitive task list for drivers accounting for dynamic order route changes, order cancellations, and other operational requirements.

Proof of Delivery Collection

Comprehensive app for drivers that collects proof of delivery, accounting for dynamic order route changes and order cancellations.

Order Management(3)

Fulfillment AutomationAI

Elevates customer purchase journey with adaptable delivery options by timing, location, and preferences. Efficiently assigns orders for pickups, deliveries, cancellations, and returns with sophisticated algorithms for multiple fulfillment models.

Omnichannel FulfillmentAI

Optimizes fulfillment processes from store replenishment to doorstep deliveries, elevating customer experience across multiple fulfillment channels.

Order Capture and AllocationAI

Automates key fulfillment functions including order capture and intelligent allocation across fulfillment channels.

Resource Management(1)

Capacity ManagementAI

Ensures consistent fulfillment with adaptable scheduling to manage demand fluctuations and resource availability. Forecasts and orchestrates resources including fleet and driver availability.

Returns Management(1)

Returns Scheduling

Streamlines returns initiation by customers and collection by the fleet while maintaining high customer experience benchmarks and keeping costs in check.

Route Optimization(3)

Dispatch PlanningAI

Advanced route optimization across 180+ variables including time, distance, fuel efficiency, and service levels. Automates daily scheduling for pickups, deliveries, cancellations, and returns to maximize resource utilization.

Last Mile Multiple HopsAI

Optimizes captive or contracted fleet productivity by enabling multiple hops within a single route, or leverages a network of reliable transporters.

Line Haul FTL/PTL OptimizationAI

Optimizes fleet's first-mile or linehaul routes by loading vehicles at full truckloads or finding cost efficiencies through partial truckload hiring.

Security(1)

Role-Based Access Control

Security feature enabling role-based access control for utmost security and data privacy across the platform.

Sustainability(1)

Sustainability AnalyticsAI

Tracks and reports GHG emissions reduction, carbon sequestration, distance traveled optimization, and fleet utilization for sustainable growth reporting.

Visibility & Tracking(2)

Real-Time Visibility

End-to-end real-time visibility with automated notifications for on-ground exceptions and order status updates.

Track and Trace

Provides end-to-end, real-time visibility with automated notifications. Includes turn-by-turn order updates and multiple communication channels for customer updates and query resolution.

Warehouse Management(1)

Hub Operations

Reduces shipment handling time in warehouses, distribution, and fulfillment centers by minimizing manual labor. Provides automation for smart sorting, efficient scanning, and picklisting.

Workforce Management(1)

Shift and Roster Management

Integrated shift and roster management system ensuring consistent resource availability and well-organized driver schedules.

Cost Calculator

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Build vs Buy

Should you build a Locus alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 29 features.

Buy Locus

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying Locus saves ~$18,480 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 29 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

5 known integrations

CRM (Customer Relationship Management)ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)OMS (Order Management System)TMS (Transportation Management System)WMS (Warehouse Management System)