Inventory Logistics AI Reports
Behnke

AI-native logistics intelligence that consolidated fragmented supply chain operations into a single decision automation platform, giving operators predictive visibility across warehouses, suppliers, and carriers

The Challenge

Behnke's supply chain operations spanned multiple warehouses, dozens of suppliers, complex carrier relationships, and thousands of customer shipments. All of it was managed through disconnected spreadsheets and legacy systems, creating an estimated 15+ hours per week of manual reconciliation across teams.

Without a unified data layer, supplier shortages went undetected until they caused fulfillment delays. Forecast accuracy was unmeasurable. Carrier performance was tracked anecdotally. Operators were making decisions on instinct rather than intelligence, and it was costing them in missed SLAs and excess inventory.

Previous SaaS solutions had locked their operational data into vendor platforms, creating zero portability and blocking the cross-system integrations needed for competitive advantage. They needed full data sovereignty: the ability to own, query, and build intelligence on top of their own operational history.

The Solution

An AI-native operations platform that transforms raw logistics data into predictive intelligence, enabling proactive decisions instead of reactive firefighting.

Order & Inventory Intelligence

Unified order lifecycle from creation to fulfillment across all warehouses. Multi-location inventory tracking with lot numbers, serial numbers, and location-based storage eliminates manual reconciliation and enables real-time stock position accuracy.

Shipment & Load Visibility

Real-time GPS tracking via Samsara integration delivers continuous visibility from warehouse to delivery. Multi-stop routing with carrier assignment and VIN-level tracking means operators can predict ETAs and proactively manage exceptions before they become customer complaints.

Predictive Supplier Forecasting

Automated shortage detection surfaces supply gaps before they cause fulfillment delays. Forecast accuracy monitoring quantifies supplier reliability over time, while automated weekly notifications flag past-due items so procurement teams can intervene days earlier.

Decision Automation via AI

AI synthesizes metrics across shipments, forecasts, shortages, and operational efficiency into prioritized executive recommendations. Instead of manually reviewing dashboards, operators receive specific actions: which suppliers to audit, where to adjust safety stock, and which routes to optimize.

Decision Automation

Intelligence, Not Just Data

Raw data does not drive decisions. Insights do. We engineered an AI layer that continuously analyzes operational metrics and generates prioritized, actionable recommendations for leadership.

The system collects metrics across shipment performance, forecast accuracy, shortage patterns, item management, and operational efficiency. AI synthesizes this data into executive summaries that tell operators exactly what to do next, and why.

Because Behnke owns their proprietary data architecture, they can run these AI analyses on their complete historical data. That is something impossible with fragmented SaaS tools, and it compounds in value over time as the dataset grows.

# AI-generated supplier report
"executive_summary":
"Supplier performance improved 12% this quarter. Three suppliers show declining forecast accuracy requiring attention..."
"recommendations": [
"Review lead times for Supplier A",
"Increase safety stock for high-variance items",
"Schedule quarterly review with top 5 suppliers"
]

The Architecture Behind the Intelligence

Every technology choice was made to serve a specific operational outcome. Behnke owns the intelligence, not just the interface.

Backend

  • Ruby on Rails
    Ruby on Rails Rapid iteration on complex logistics workflows
  • PostgreSQL
    PostgreSQL Proprietary data layer for full historical analytics
  • Ruby
    Ruby LLM Provider-agnostic AI layer for decision automation
  • SQ
    Solid Queue Async processing for forecast imports and AI reports
  • I
    Inertia Seamless server-to-client data flow

Frontend

  • React
    React 19 Real-time operational dashboards
  • TS
    TypeScript Type-safe contracts across complex data models
  • TW
    TailwindCSS Consistent UI across warehouse and office roles
  • TS
    TanStack High-performance tables for large inventory datasets
  • G
    Google Maps Live route visualization for shipment tracking

Operational Outcomes

Multi-Tenant Access

Role-based portals for customers, suppliers, warehouse staff, and administrators.

Real-Time Tracking

GPS integration with Samsara for live shipment visibility and ETAs.

Barcode System

QR and barcode generation for receipts, inventory, and warehouse locations.

TMS Integration

McLeod integration for carrier management and transportation coordination.

Mobile Apps

iOS and Android apps with OTA update management and version control.

Audit Trails

Complete change tracking on all records for compliance and accountability.

Automated Alerts

Configurable email notifications for shortages, past-dues, and status changes.

Data Import/Export

CSV imports for forecasts and bulk data. Export capabilities for reporting.

PDF Generation

Professional documents for orders, receipts, and shipping labels.

Data Sovereignty

What Behnke Owns

Zero exit cost. Behnke owns the intelligence, not just the interface. Every component of their logistics platform is theirs to extend, migrate, or operate independently.

Complete source code
In their Git repository, fully documented
Proprietary data architecture
PostgreSQL on their infrastructure, fully queryable
Deployment configuration
Docker and Kamal, deploy to any cloud or on-prem
Provider-agnostic AI layer
Swap AI providers without code changes
Mobile app source
iOS and Android codebases included
Zero exit cost
Maintain and extend independently, no lock-in

See What AI Can Do for Your Logistics Operation

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