Replacement Guide

How to Build Your Own Locus

Replace Locus with a custom build. End-to-End Logistics Solution for All-Mile Excellence

Weekend Project
29 features5 integrationsOne weekend

Estimated Timeline

Based on 29 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.

1
Setup & scaffolding
2 hours
2
Core features
4-6 hours
3
Polish & deploy
2 hours

Recommended Tech Stack

Next.js 14

Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components

Supabase

PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions

Tailwind CSS

Utility-first styling for rapid UI development

Key Features to Replicate

Top features across 8 categories. See all 29 features

Order Management(3 features)

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.

Route Optimization(3 features)

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.

Analytics & Reporting(2 features)

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.

Carrier Management(2 features)

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.

Customer Experience(2 features)

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.

Fulfillment(2 features)

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.

Mobile & Field Operations(2 features)

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.

Visibility & Tracking(2 features)

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.

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