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AI for Logistics, Warehousing & Transport

We build custom AI into the systems your logistics operation already runs — WMS, TMS, ERP — so warehouse moves, routes, forecasts and paperwork stop eating margin. Nederlandse hub: <a href="/nl/ai-voor-logistiek/">AI voor logistiek</a>.

Last updated: 11 June 2026

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In short

AI for logistics automates warehouse tasks, route planning, demand forecasting and document processing by building custom models into your WMS/TMS/ERP — not by selling you another SaaS. Crux works to fixed prices: an AI audit at €2,500, a working proof of concept at €20,000, and production systems from €50,000. You own the code.

Where AI pays off in logistics

The best returns come from the repetitive, decision-heavy work your planners and warehouse staff do by hand every day. We scope the highest-value use case first, prove it, then scale it into production.

Use case → what the AI does → outcome

A concrete view of how each capability maps to an operational result. We instrument every build so the outcome is measurable against your own baseline.

Use caseWhat the AI doesOutcome
Warehouse automationOptimizes slotting and pick paths from live order dataFaster picks, fewer touches, higher throughput per shift
Route optimizationPlans and re-plans routes/loads against constraintsLower kilometres and fuel, more on-time deliveries
Demand forecastingPredicts SKU-level demand and reorder pointsLess overstock and fewer stockouts, freed-up working capital
Document / OCRExtracts and validates data from CMR, invoices, customs docsHands-free intake, fewer errors, faster settlement

Custom build vs. buying an off-the-shelf product

Most logistics AI tools are generic SaaS: you bend your process to their model and rent access forever. Crux does the opposite. We build AI that fits your WMS, TMS, ERP, carriers and label formats — your data, your rules, your integrations. You own the code and the models outright, so there is no per-seat lock-in and no vendor deciding your roadmap. A packaged product can be part of the stack where it genuinely wins; the intelligence and the glue that make it work in your operation are custom. See AI automation for how we integrate.

What it costs

Fixed prices, no open-ended day-rates. You know the number before we start, and each stage earns the next.

  • AI audit — €2,500: we map your logistics workflows, data and systems and rank use cases by ROI and feasibility.
  • Proof of concept — €20,000: a working model on your real data proving the value before you commit to build.
  • Production — from €50,000: the integrated, EU AI Act-ready system running in your operation, owned by you.

How we ship

A staged path that de-risks every euro. Audit — we find the highest-value use case and confirm your data can support it. Proof of concept — we build it against your real data and measure it against your baseline. Production — we harden, integrate into your WMS/TMS/ERP and hand over a documented, EU AI Act-ready system your team owns and can run without us.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does AI for logistics cost?

Crux works to fixed prices: an AI audit is €2,500, a working proof of concept is €20,000, and a production system starts from €50,000. The audit ranks use cases by ROI, the PoC proves value on your real data, and production delivers the integrated system — which you own.

Is this a software product I subscribe to?

No. Crux is not a WMS or a SaaS subscription. We build custom AI and integrate it into the systems you already run — WMS, TMS, ERP, carrier and label platforms. You own the resulting code and models, so there is no per-seat licence and no vendor lock-in.

Can the AI integrate with our existing WMS, TMS and ERP?

Yes — integration is the point. We connect to your existing warehouse, transport and ERP systems via their APIs or data exports, so the AI works inside your current process rather than replacing it. Your team keeps its tools and workflows.

Do we have enough data for AI to work?

Usually more than you think — order history, routes, stock movements and scanned documents are all usable. The €2,500 audit exists precisely to check this: we assess your data quality and volume before anyone commits to a build, so you never pay for a project your data cannot support.

Is it compliant with the EU AI Act?

Yes. Every production system we deliver is built to be EU AI Act-ready, with documentation, transparency and human-oversight requirements handled as part of the build — important for logistics use cases that touch planning, safety and personal data.

Turn your logistics data into fewer kilometres and faster picks

Start with a €2,500 audit that ranks the AI use cases with the highest ROI in your operation — or run the free AI-readiness scan first. No lock-in, you own what we build.

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