Team capacity scales
Orders get created on time, even during the biggest peak spikes.
Automated Order Entry
An Infios Archer agent to manage shipment orders at scale and keep transportation planning on track
Shipping orders arrive in every format and often all at once. The Automated Order Entry agent reads and validates them upon arrival, then automatically creates or updates loads in the transportation management system (TMS), ensuring all downstream teams see current shipment orders immediately.
“Because Infios AI is built directly into our TMS, the team understands our workflows and can make adjustments quickly. Changes that would typically require significant effort with traditional scraping tools can be implemented much faster. […] What was taking a user 45 minutes to an hour to enter only takes Infios AI about 10 to 15 minutes.”
The Challenge
The cost of manual order entry
Transportation orders in a variety of formats hit an already busy inbox. Emails, PDFs, spreadsheets and other formats all need to be read, interpreted and manually entered into the TMS to arrange transportation on time.
But manual work can create bottlenecks and errors. Orders sit in the queue, shipments get delayed and delivery promises are put at risk. Meanwhile, until those orders are entered, transportation teams are left without a complete view of upcoming loads and what needs to move.
One missed detail at order entry can trigger a chain of disruptions: from carrier bookings and warehouse appointments to customer commitments and added costs.
The Solution
How the agent solves it
The Automated Order Entry agent ingests shipping documents in any format (email, PDF, image or spreadsheet), extracts and validates the shipment details, and flags exceptions for team review. The load is then created or updated in the TMS in real time, so the plan reflects what needs to be shipped. Carriers get booked on time, stock moves and the paperwork flood never becomes the bottleneck that holds up a delivery.
The Benefits
From manual entry to faster execution
Orders ship faster
Accurate transportation orders in minutes, not hours.
Fewer errors
Validated details mean less downstream rework.
Expanded vendor visibility
Carriers and vendors off EDI and portals also get pulled in.
Consistent experience
Consistent order visibility without increasing headcount.
Across supply chain execution
The supply chain shifts from reacting to paperwork to executing real-time shipment information, reducing delays, errors and manual handoffs across connected systems.
-
Timely shipment
Operators can book loads immediately instead of waiting for manual document processing, providing teams with a real-time view into upcoming shipments.
-
Immediate execution
Connected warehousing and transportation teams can begin planning receiving operations, labor scheduling and inventory allocation once they see incoming shipments.
-
Connected vendor network
Every vendor becomes digitally connected, even without EDI or portal integration, expanding visibility across the network.
pick your disruption
Learn more about supply chain execution disruptions and how to solve them
IT backlog delays new sales channel launch requests.
Cancelled orders are creating costly mistakes.
Missing carrier updates are putting delivery commitments at risk.
Customers can’t get fast, accurate order updates.
Inventory errors are disrupting fulfillment.
