Logistics Module

v2.0.1
Module

Comprehensive logistics and shipping management module for businesses requiring order fulfillment, delivery tracking, and inventory coordination.

Optional Module
recommended for e-commerce, marketplace, and delivery-based businesses
4

Recommended For

7

Shipping Methods

7

Carrier Types

8

Fulfillment Features

Module Purpose & Benefits

The Logistics module enables AI systems to understand and manage complex shipping, fulfillment, and delivery operations. It provides comprehensive tools for order tracking, inventory management, and multi-carrier shipping coordination.

Multiple Shipping Methods

Support for standard, express, same-day, and specialized delivery options

Carrier Integration

Integration with major shipping carriers and local delivery services

Inventory Management

Track stock levels, manage warehouses, and coordinate fulfillment

Order Tracking

Real-time tracking with notifications and delivery estimates

Returns Management

Streamlined returns process with reverse logistics support

Global Delivery Zones

Define delivery areas with specific pricing and timeframes

Recommended For
Entities that benefit from logistics and shipping capabilities
Recommended
EcommerceStore

Online stores requiring shipping and fulfillment

Order delivery and tracking essential for customer satisfaction

Recommended
Marketplace

Multi-vendor platforms with complex logistics needs

Coordinate shipping from multiple vendors to customers

Recommended
Restaurant

Food delivery services and takeout management

Food delivery tracking and coordination with delivery drivers

Recommended
Store

Retail stores with online presence and delivery

Omnichannel fulfillment and local delivery capabilities

Shipping and Delivery Methods
Various delivery options to meet different customer needs
standard

Regular shipping with standard delivery times

express

Faster delivery with premium pricing

overnight

Next-day delivery for urgent orders

same_day

Same-day delivery for local areas

pickup

Customer pickup from store or designated location

drone

Drone delivery for small packages

digital

Digital delivery for downloadable products

Shipping Carriers & Services
Supported shipping carriers and delivery service providers
ups

United Parcel Service - global shipping network

fedex

FedEx - express delivery and logistics services

dhl

DHL - international express and logistics

usps

United States Postal Service - domestic delivery

local_courier

Local courier services for regional delivery

own_fleet

Company-owned delivery vehicles and drivers

third_party

Third-party logistics providers and fulfillment centers

Fulfillment Capabilities
Order processing and logistics management features
hasInventoryManagement

Track stock levels across multiple locations and warehouses

hasOrderTracking

Real-time order status and shipment tracking capabilities

hasMultiWarehouse

Coordinate fulfillment across multiple warehouse locations

hasDropshipping

Direct supplier-to-customer shipping without inventory

hasReturnsManagement

Streamlined returns process with reverse logistics

hasPackaging

Custom packaging options and branded shipping materials

hasInsurance

Shipping insurance for valuable or fragile items

hasSignatureRequired

Signature confirmation for high-value deliveries

Tracking & Notifications
Advanced tracking capabilities and customer communication
hasRealTimeTracking

Live tracking updates throughout the delivery process

hasNotifications

Automated notifications for status changes and delivery updates

hasEstimatedDelivery

Accurate delivery time estimates based on carrier data

hasProofOfDelivery

Digital proof of delivery with photos and signatures

Module Schema
Complete logistics module structure and properties
logistics.json
{
  "$schema": "https://json-schema.org/draft/2020-12/schema",
  "title": "Logistics Module",
  "description": "Module for logistics, shipping, and order fulfillment management",
  "aimlVersion": "2.0.1",
  "schemaVersion": "2.0.1",
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "version": {
      "type": "string",
      "const": "2.0.1",
      "description": "Module version"
    },
    "enabled": {
      "type": "boolean",
      "description": "Whether logistics module is enabled"
    },
    "shippingMethods": {
      "type": "array",
      "items": {
        "type": "string",
        "enum": ["standard", "express", "overnight", "same_day", "pickup", "drone", "digital"]
      },
      "description": "Available shipping and delivery methods"
    },
    "carriers": {
      "type": "array",
      "items": {
        "type": "string",
        "enum": ["ups", "fedex", "dhl", "usps", "local_courier", "own_fleet", "third_party"]
      },
      "description": "Shipping carriers and delivery services"
    },
    "fulfillmentCapabilities": {
      "type": "object",
      "properties": {
        "hasInventoryManagement": { "type": "boolean" },
        "hasOrderTracking": { "type": "boolean" },
        "hasMultiWarehouse": { "type": "boolean" },
        "hasDropshipping": { "type": "boolean" },
        "hasReturnsManagement": { "type": "boolean" },
        "hasPackaging": { "type": "boolean" },
        "hasInsurance": { "type": "boolean" },
        "hasSignatureRequired": { "type": "boolean" }
      },
      "description": "Order fulfillment and logistics capabilities"
    },
    "deliveryZones": {
      "type": "array",
      "items": {
        "type": "object",
        "properties": {
          "zone": { "type": "string" },
          "countries": { "type": "array", "items": { "type": "string" } },
          "deliveryTime": { "type": "string" },
          "cost": { "type": "number" }
        }
      },
      "description": "Delivery zones and pricing"
    },
    "trackingIntegration": {
      "type": "object",
      "properties": {
        "hasRealTimeTracking": { "type": "boolean" },
        "hasNotifications": { "type": "boolean" },
        "hasEstimatedDelivery": { "type": "boolean" },
        "hasProofOfDelivery": { "type": "boolean" }
      }
    }
  },
  "required": ["version", "enabled"],
  "additionalProperties": true
}
Implementation Example
E-commerce store with comprehensive logistics configuration
E-commerce Store with logistics module
{
  "modules": {
    "logistics": {
      "version": "2.0.1",
      "enabled": true,
      "shippingMethods": ["standard", "express", "same_day", "pickup"],
      "carriers": ["ups", "fedex", "local_courier", "own_fleet"],
      "fulfillmentCapabilities": {
        "hasInventoryManagement": true,
        "hasOrderTracking": true,
        "hasMultiWarehouse": false,
        "hasDropshipping": true,
        "hasReturnsManagement": true,
        "hasPackaging": true,
        "hasInsurance": true,
        "hasSignatureRequired": false
      },
      "deliveryZones": [
        {
          "zone": "local",
          "countries": ["US"],
          "deliveryTime": "1-2 days",
          "cost": 5.99
        },
        {
          "zone": "international",
          "countries": ["CA", "MX"],
          "deliveryTime": "5-7 days",
          "cost": 19.99
        }
      ],
      "trackingIntegration": {
        "hasRealTimeTracking": true,
        "hasNotifications": true,
        "hasEstimatedDelivery": true,
        "hasProofOfDelivery": true
      }
    }
  }
}
Module URL
Direct access to the logistics module schema
https://schemas.meta-aiml.org/v2.0.1/templates/module/logistics.json

Included in entity schemas via the modules object

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