The logistics of goods is as much about software and notifications as it is about trucks and cargo planes. Most eCommerce business owners will never see a shipping container. But they expect to see web-based package tracking software.

Logistics GPS tracking software is more comprehensive and tells you where a package is at all times, when it is scheduled to depart, and where and when it is scheduled to arrive. Carriers are increasingly making use of live tracking devices like disposable GPS trackers in order to track packages across their delivery lifetime. For example, FedEx GPS tracking devices monitor packages on their end-to-end journey and report on integrity, security and location of each package.

ECommerce businesses need to pay special attention to “Last Mile” tracking. This is the final leg of a product’s journey from the warehouse to the consumer. Buyers expect access to such tools as delivery tracking software.

Is the software compatible with the systems I already have in place? Will they integrate seamlessly? No solution is perfect. There is usually no reason to upend your entire operation for the “right” shipment tracking software. The costliest software mistakes are the ones that neglect the current operating environment. Make sure you choose a shipment tracking solution that integrates with your other systems.