Logistics & Transportation ERP

Logistics ERP, From Booking to Proof of Delivery

One system for bookings, fleet, trips, warehousing and freight billing, built on Odoo, ERPNext or SAP. Stop running consignments and trucks on spreadsheets and phone calls.

50+ ERP implementations. Zero failed projects since 2021.

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30%

Faster freight billing

20%

Lower cost per trip

Real time

Shipment visibility

10 wk

Typical go-live

Why It Matters

What a logistics ERP actually changes

The shift from spreadsheets and phone calls to one connected system, in plain terms.

Booking and consignments

×Bookings taken on calls and sheets, details get lost.

✓One booking record from order to delivery.

Fleet and maintenance

×Vehicle, fuel and service records sit in separate files.

✓Fleet, fuel and maintenance tracked per vehicle.

Trips and routes

×Trucks run half empty, trips planned by guesswork.

✓Trips planned and costed, with fuller loads.

Warehouse and stock

×Stored goods tracked on paper, picking is slow.

✓Warehouse stock, picking and dispatch on one system.

Billing and POD

×Invoices wait on paper proof of delivery to come back.

✓POD captured and billing raised straight away.

One source of numbers

×Each branch reports its own figures, days late.

✓Live shipments, cost and billing on one dashboard.

Set Expectations

What a logistics ERP is not

Honest limits, so the project starts on the right footing.

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Not an overnight switch

A clean rollout takes weeks, not days. Routes, rates and branches need careful setup.

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Not a fix for broken process

The system makes a good process faster. A messy one needs tidying first, which we help with.

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Not always a GPS system

Where you run vehicle tracking, we connect it for live location rather than replace it.

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Not done without your team

Adoption depends on training. We train booking, operations and accounts staff by role.

Real Problems

Logistics problems, and how we fix them

The problem	How we fix it
Bookings taken on calls and lost in spreadsheets	One booking record from order to delivery
Invoices wait days for proof of delivery	POD captured digitally, billing raised at once
Trucks run half empty, cost per trip unknown	Trips planned and costed, with fuller loads
Fuel and maintenance not costed to vehicles	Fuel and service logged and costed per vehicle
Warehouse goods tracked on paper	Stock, picking and dispatch on one system
Branch numbers compiled by hand	Live shipments, cost and billing on one dashboard

Who We Serve

Logistics businesses we work with

3PL and warehousing

Inbound, storage, picking, dispatch and billing for many clients on one system.

Freight forwarding

Shipments, documentation, charges and customer billing handled end to end.

Transport and fleet operators

Trips, fleet, fuel, maintenance and freight billing in one connected system.

Courier and last-mile

High-volume bookings, route assignment, POD and customer updates.

Cold chain logistics

Temperature-sensitive stock, batch and expiry, and controlled dispatch.

Distribution fleets

Route delivery, returns and settlement for distributors running their own trucks.

Choose Your Platform

Odoo, ERPNext or SAP for logistics

We are platform-agnostic. We recommend the fit, not the brand.

Best for growing operators

Fast to roll out
Inventory and fleet management
Per-user pricing

Best for open-source control

Stock, billing and accounts
No per-user licence
Host where you choose

Best for large logistics groups

Warehouse and transport at scale
Deep cost and finance
Multi-entity operations

Criteria
Pricing model	Per user	Open source	Subscription or licence
Best fit	Growing operators	Cost-conscious teams	Large logistics groups
Warehouse and transport	Configurable	Built in	EWM and TM at scale
Typical go-live	8 to 12 weeks	10 to 12 weeks	16 to 20 weeks
Scale	Small to mid	Small to mid	Mid to large

Our Process

How we implement your logistics ERP

Map your shipment flow

We walk through booking, trip, warehouse and billing as they happen today.

Recommend the platform

We match Odoo, ERPNext or SAP to your size, services and complexity.

Configure and connect

We set up bookings, fleet, warehouse and billing, and link your tracking if needed.

Migrate your data

We move customer, vehicle, rate and ledger data with checks so nothing is lost.

Train by role

Booking, operations, warehouse and accounts teams each learn their own part.

Go live with support

We pilot one branch, then roll out, and stay on hand through the first billing cycle.

AI Features

AI that saves your team real time

Document reading

Consignment notes and supplier bills are read and entered, so the office keys far less by hand.

Load forecasting

Forecasts help plan vehicles and routes, so fewer trucks run half empty.

Delay and service alerts

Late trips and due vehicle service are flagged early, so problems are handled before they bite.

Plain-language search

Staff ask for a consignment, vehicle or invoice in everyday words and the system finds it.

Report delivery

Daily shipment, cost and billing summaries arrive on their own, with no manual export.

Customer assistant

A chatbot answers routine tracking and billing questions, freeing the desk for service.

Real Results

What our logistics clients achieved

30%

Faster freight billing

20%

Lower cost per trip

Real time

Shipment visibility

Fewer

Empty miles

Same day

POD to invoice

95%

Team adoption

Why Us

Why logistics teams choose TCB Infotech

Multi-platform expertise

We deliver Odoo, ERPNext and SAP, so the advice fits you, not our catalog.

Process first

We fix the flow before we configure the software.

Booking to billing

We connect the booking, the trip and the invoice, not just one piece.

One steady team

The people who scope your project are the people who deliver it.

Phased go-live

We pilot one branch and prove it before the wider rollout.

Support after launch

We stay on for tuning and questions once you are live.

FAQ

Logistics ERP questions

Which ERP is best for a logistics business?

Odoo suits growing operators, ERPNext suits teams that want open-source control over stock and billing, and SAP suits large logistics groups with warehouse and transport at scale. We assess your needs before recommending one.

Does it connect to GPS or vehicle tracking?

Yes. Where you run a tracking system, we connect it for live location and trip status rather than replace it.

Can it speed up freight billing?

Yes. Proof of delivery is captured digitally and billing is raised straight away, so invoices no longer wait days for paper to come back.

Does it track cost per trip and per vehicle?

Yes. Fuel, maintenance and trip costs are logged against each vehicle and trip, so cost per trip and per kilometre is visible.

Can it handle warehousing too?

Yes. Inbound, storage, picking, dispatch and client billing run in the same system as transport, so 3PL operations are connected end to end.

How long does it take to go live?

A focused rollout runs about 8 to 12 weeks. A large group on SAP takes longer, depending on scope and the number of branches.

Still running consignments on spreadsheets and calls?

Book a free consultation. We will map your booking, trip and billing flow and show where a logistics ERP pays back fastest.

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