Automations for logistics
Email to spreadsheet parser for logistics
Most logistics companies I talk to mention the same thing: proof-of-delivery photos and paperwork arrive in WhatsApp chats. The email parser deals with it quietly while dispatch is handling today's loads. Pulls the details out of incoming emails and adds them to a sheet or system.
What this fixes for logistics companies
- Proof-of-delivery photos and paperwork arrive in WhatsApp chats.
- Quote requests wait while the office deals with today's loads.
What it looks like in practice
Imagine a regional courier with twelve vans. Requests used to arrive by email and get typed into a sheet. Now each one becomes a row in Google Sheets within a minute, with the attachment saved and a link back to the email.
How it works for logistics
Here is how the email parser runs day to day for logistics companies.
- Specific emails are forwarded or watched.
- AI extracts the fields you care about.
- A new row or record is created in Google Sheets.
- Attachments are saved to Google Drive.
- Unclear emails are flagged.
Tools it connects to
It plugs into the tools logistics companies already use, such as Google Sheets, Outlook, HubSpot and Google Drive, and runs on OpenAI, n8n and Gmail.
Questions from logistics companies
Does the email parser work with Google Sheets?
It depends on your Google Sheets plan. Some tools open their data through an API and some keep it locked, so before we start I check what yours allows. If a direct connection isn't possible, I'll say so and suggest a workaround before you pay anything.
Will my customers notice anything?
Not directly. The email parser works in the background for your team. What customers notice is nothing different.
How long does it take to set up for logistics companies?
Plan on 2 to 4 days from the day I get access to your accounts. Most of that is testing with your real pickups and messages, so nothing goes live until it behaves the way you want.
Want this for your logistics business?
Tell me how your logistics business handles this today. I'll reply with what I'd build, what it costs and how long it takes.
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