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Fragmented Operations
Multiple locations were operating with disconnected processes, making it difficult to maintain consistent operational visibility.
UK LOGISTICS · DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION · 2024
Connecting BritainThrough Smarter Logistics.
A connected logistics platform built to unify shipments, fleets, drivers, warehouses and multiple UK locations through one intelligent operational ecosystem.
2024PROJECT YEAR
6+UK LOCATIONS
24/7NETWORK VISIBILITY
96.8%ON-TIME DELIVERY
LOGISTICS COMMAND CENTREGood morning, Operations
LIVE
Active shipments4,826+14.8%
Vehicles active1,284+8.4%
On-time delivery96.8%+2.1%
Shipment activityLast 7 days
Network statusLive
LondonOperational
98%ManchesterOperational
96%BirminghamOperational
94%SHIPMENT DELIVEREDLP-48291
✓VEHICLE LIVEVan #482
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THE CHALLENGE
A growing logistics network needed one source of truth.
The client was managing a growing UK logistics operation across multiple cities, vehicles, drivers and distribution points.
As the network expanded, disconnected systems and manual processes made it increasingly difficult to coordinate operations and provide customers with real-time visibility.
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Limited Shipment Visibility
Customers and internal teams needed a more reliable way to monitor shipments throughout the delivery lifecycle.
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Manual Coordination
Fleet allocation, route planning and driver coordination depended heavily on manual communication.
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Scaling Across Cities
The platform needed an architecture capable of supporting a growing UK-wide logistics network.
OUR APPROACH
From disconnectedoperations to one network.
Orbilect approached the project as a complete digital transformation rather than simply another logistics dashboard.
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01 / PHASE
Discovery
Operations mapping, stakeholder workshops and requirements analysis.
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Strategy
Information architecture, logistics workflows and technical planning.
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UX / UI
Design system, dashboards, tracking experiences and responsive interfaces.
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Engineering
Platform development, APIs, maps, tracking and operational workflows.
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Integration
Fleet, shipment, notification and location data integrations.
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Launch
Testing, deployment, monitoring and continuous optimization.
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SCOPE OF WORK
Every layer of the logistics operation.
Strategy, product design, engineering, infrastructure and operational workflows were brought together into one scalable platform.
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Fleet Management
Centralized fleet operations covering vehicles, drivers, maintenance and utilization.
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Shipment Tracking
Real-time shipment visibility from collection through final delivery.
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Route Optimization
Intelligent routing designed around distance, traffic, capacity and delivery windows.
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Warehouse Operations
Connected warehouse workflows for inventory, scanning, dispatch and receiving.
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Driver Management
Digital workflows for driver allocation, schedules, routes and delivery activity.
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Customer Portal
Customers can track shipments, view delivery status and access logistics information.
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Analytics
Operational dashboards provide visibility across locations, fleet and shipments.
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Notifications
Automated shipment and delivery updates keep customers and teams informed.
CONNECTED UK NETWORK
One platform.Multiple locations.
The platform connects logistics operations across major UK cities, creating a shared operational picture for teams, drivers and customers.
LIVE NETWORK
LONLondonHead Office18.4K shipments
MANManchesterRegional Hub12.8K shipments
BHMBirminghamDistribution Centre10.6K shipments
LDSLeedsNorthern Hub8.9K shipments
BRSBristolSouth West Hub6.7K shipments
GLAGlasgowScotland Hub7.3K shipments
UK NETWORK6+Major locations
NETWORK STATUSOperational
Active hub
Data route
Live shipment
LOCATIONS06+Connected hubs
SHIPMENTS68K+Monthly movement
FLEET1,284Connected vehicles
VISIBILITY24/7Live operations
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PRODUCT EXPERIENCE
Logistics intelligencebuilt around people.
Different users require different information. The platform brings each workflow into a focused experience while keeping the underlying logistics network connected.
01 / OPERATIONS
A command centre forthe entire network.
Operations teams can monitor shipments, fleet activity, location performance and delivery metrics from one central dashboard.
01Real-time visibility
02Fleet monitoring
03Performance analytics
04Exception management
LOGISTICS COMMAND CENTREGood morning, Operations
LIVE
Active shipments4,826+14.8%
Vehicles active1,284+8.4%
On-time delivery96.8%+2.1%
Shipment activityLast 7 days
Network statusLive
LondonOperational
98%ManchesterOperational
96%BirminghamOperational
94%LIVE DATA
02 / DRIVER EXPERIENCE
The operationin your pocket.
Drivers receive routes, delivery instructions, shipment updates and status actions through a streamlined mobile experience.
Live route guidanceDelivery statusDigital proof of deliveryDriver notifications
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fleet+•••
GOOD MORNINGDavid
ACTIVE DELIVERYLP-48291London → Manchester
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CollectionLondon · 08:20
In transitM6 · 11:48
DeliveryManchester · 14:30
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SHIPMENT INTELLIGENCE
Every shipment.One continuous journey.
From collection to delivery, every movement is represented digitally so teams and customers know exactly where things stand.
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Shipment collectedCollected02
Hub processingSorted03
Vehicle dispatchedIn Transit04
Driver assignedLast Mile05
Proof of deliveryDeliveredLIVE SHIPMENTLP-48291
IN TRANSITORIGINLondon08:20 · Collected
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DESTINATIONManchester14:30 · Estimated
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING
Built to moveat logistics speed.
The technical foundation was designed around scalability, real-time data, integrations and reliable cloud infrastructure.
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NEXT.JSWeb Platform↗02
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REACTInteractive Interfaces↗03
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NODE.JSBackend Services↗04
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POSTGRESQLOperational Data↗05
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MAP APIsLocation Intelligence↗06
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CLOUDInfrastructure↗07
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REST APIsIntegrations↗08
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DEVOPSDeployment & Monitoring↗THE OUTCOME
From logistics complexityto operational clarity.
NETWORK VISIBILITY24/7
Centralized visibility across connected locations, shipments and vehicles.
ON-TIME DELIVERY96.8%Improved operational monitoring
CONNECTED FLEET1,284Vehicles integrated into the platform
UK LOCATIONS06+Major logistics hubs connected
MONTHLY SHIPMENTS68K+Digital shipment visibility
HAVE A COMPLEX OPERATION?
Let's build thedigital infrastructure behind it.
From logistics platforms and fleet systems to intelligent operational software, Orbilect builds digital products designed for businesses that need to move, scale and operate smarter.
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