Logistics & Distribution

Workflow Optimization & Manual Labor Reduction

Process mining and automation across manufacturing and logistics

Client

LogísticaExpress SA

Industry

Logistics & Distribution

Country

Costa Rica

Size

100-200 employees

The Challenge

Logistics operations involved 50+ manual handoffs per shipment (order entry, barcode scanning, manifest creation, routing, tracking updates). Peak processing took 8+ hours per shipment. 15% of errors required rework. No real-time visibility into operations.

Our Solution

End-to-End Workflow Automation & Real-Time Visibility

Deployed process mining tools to map all workflows, identified bottlenecks, and automated 80% of manual touchpoints. Integrated RFIDs, mobile scanning, and AI-driven routing. Connected to customer, vendor, and payment systems.

Workflow process mining to identify automation opportunities

Automatic order ingestion from email/EDI/API

Computer vision for barcode/label verification

AI-optimized route planning (cost + time)

Real-time shipment tracking with predictive ETAs

Integration with carrier systems (DHL, FedEx, UPS)

Automatic manifest generation with compliance checks

Exception handling with intelligent escalation

Real-time dashboard for operations visibility

Integration with Slack/Teams for status notifications

Mobile app for drivers with offline capabilities

Technologies Used

Process Mining (Celonis / UiPath Automation Suite)Computer Vision for barcode readingIoT/RFID for real-time trackingRoute optimization algorithmsMobile app developmentAPI integrations with carriers & payment systems

Results Achieved

45 minutes

Processing Time per Shipment

From 8+ hours to 45 minutes (89% reduction)

-35%

Manual Operations Staff

15 staff reassigned to customer service & sales

-91%

Error Rate

From 15% to 1.3% rework rate

+22%

On-Time Delivery

From 78% to 95% on-time shipments

+45%

Throughput Capacity

Same staff handling 45% more shipments

Return on Investment (ROI)

Cost Reduction

Substantial savings through labor reallocation and error reduction

Payback Period

Achieved within several months

Time Saved

500+ hours/month in manual processing

Accuracy

98.7% accuracy vs prior 85%

Client Testimonial

"We went from manual spreadsheets and phone calls to a fully automated system. Our team actually knows where packages are in real-time. Customers are happier, shipments are faster, and we have room to grow without hiring 10 more people."

Francisco Díaz

CEO, LogísticaExpress SA

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