Enterprise warehouse and transport management for 3PL operators and multi-client distribution networks
Hub3PL centralizes ASN intake, chaotic slotting, wave picking, and multi-carrier shipping across high-velocity facilities. The platform continuously automates client service billing, calculating storage, floor handling, and freight according to strict contractual agreements.
Operational models and carrier agreement management
Multi-tenant architecture engineered to accommodate the contractual agreements of every distribution facility, safeguarding rate independence, shipper credentials, and service levels.
Agency branch or franchise
Operations managed under a single corporate account with parcel networks (GLS, SEUR, Nacex, Correos Express). Provides storage and fulfillment under consolidated branch freight tariffs with periodic settlement.
Branch operational specifications →Agnostic warehouse (BYOC)
Bring Your Own Carrier. Each account utilizes its proprietary carrier contracts and direct credentials. The engine isolates thermal labeling and shipper addresses without mixing costs across accounts.
BYOC architecture details →3PL operator with rate shopping
Multi-carrier catalog with configurable commercial margins (markup). The decision engine evaluates optimal tariffs in sub-milliseconds based on weight, volume, and destination postal code.
Rate shopping engine details →Distributed order network (DOM)
Distributed Order Management. Automated order routing across regional facilities based on geographical proximity and live stock, optimizing transit times and carrier expenditure.
DOM network architecture →Automated settlement and billing of logistics services
Hub3PL captures floor execution events in real time: daily storage occupation per pallet or cubic meter, ASN inbound handling, picking lines, packaging materials, and carrier fuel surcharges.
At period close, the platform generates consolidated settlement summaries per client account, audited and ready for direct accounting export or SEPA XML bank transmission, eliminating contractual disputes.
| Operational item | Quantity | Unit price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUR pallet daily storage | 142 pallets/day | 0.42 € | 1,789.20 € |
| Order picking lines | 2,340 lines | 0.22 € | 514.80 € |
| Corrugated cartons & materials | 890 units | 0.35 € | 311.50 € |
| ASN inbound dock unloading | 4 shipments | 45.00 € | 180.00 € |
| GLS BusinessParcel freight (with surcharge) | 890 parcels | Net tariff | 3,940.60 € |
Floor data capture and rugged industrial terminals
The handheld terminal application is developed natively for industrial Android platforms, directly interfacing with hardware optical scanning engines (Zebra DataWedge) to eliminate latency in warehouse aisles.
Industrial ergonomics and legibility
Oversized touch targets engineered for continuous use with protective gloves, paired with high-contrast UI themes for clear visibility in racking aisles.
Acoustic and haptic feedback
Distinctive audio patterns and haptic vibrations validate successful scans or alert to mismatched SKUs immediately, eliminating the need to constantly monitor the screen.
Local transactional persistence (offline-first)
Resilient against wireless blind spots in high-density racking. Operational records are preserved locally in SQLite Room and synchronized atomically upon signal recovery.
Operational impact simulator and performance estimation
Configure key parameters representing your logistics facility to estimate administrative time savings and attainable operational precision.
Architectural and performance benchmark
Technical evaluation against legacy monolithic ERP systems or generic software unspecialized in logistics.
| Technical or operational criterion | Hub3PL Cloud-Native WMS & TMS | Traditional ERP systems (monoliths) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance under peak volume | < 8 ms order intake with non-blocking concurrent stock reservation | Database table locks and packing bench response degradation |
| Client account billing | Automated in real time by volume, duration, picking lines, and materials | Manual spreadsheet reconciliation at monthly close |
| Warehouse handheld terminals | Native Android application with direct hardware scanner integration | Green-screen Telnet emulation or slow browser wrappers |
| Carrier rate shopping | Automated rule-based evaluation in sub-milliseconds | Manual operator selection or static database tables |
| Client self-service portal | Real-time visibility of stock, delivery notes, and tracking | Periodic email or phone queries to customer administration |
| Maintenance & availability | Continuous microservice deployment, hot replicas, high availability | Manual on-premise server maintenance with scheduled downtimes |
Native connectivity with storefronts, ERPs, and carriers
Continuous bidirectional synchronization via REST API and cryptographic webhooks with major European ecommerce channels and carrier networks.
Direct support from specialized logistics engineers
The deployment process includes technical analysis of warehouse flows, tariff rule configuration per client account, master data migration, and on-site accompaniment during initial dispatch operations.