In modern logistics, operational efficiency hinges entirely on one factor: the quality and accessibility of data.
Across warehouses, fulfillment centres, and distribution networks, teams are constantly capturing information, photos, measurements, counts, audits, and notes or extracting critical details from documents like labels and invoices.
However, many organizations still rely on outdated, time-wasting methods. Manual tape measuring, static dimensioners, paper forms, and spreadsheets lead to fragmented records and inaccurate master data.
Fragmented master data creates a costly "error domino effect" throughout warehouse operations.
To combat these challenges, logistics professionals need flexible, mobile solutions. This is where Flux by Optioryx transforms data capture.
Flux is a mobile data gathering AI solution designed to help logistics teams capture, digitize, and share data instantly. It serves as a field or shop-floor app built to replace:
- Paper forms and clipboards.
- Disorganized photos on personal phones.
- Manual email chains.
Built for organizations of all sizes, Flux empowers operators who lack in-house development capacity to deploy custom, enterprise-grade apps without writing a single line of code.
The key value of Flux is its flow-builder. Flows allow operations teams to design, launch, and iterate custom data-capture workflows in minutes, entirely without custom code.
Because FLUX is device-agnostic and supports true walk-around usage, teams move faster.
They no longer rely on manual data entry or retyping information.
If a carrier modifies a label format or a process changes, teams can adjust the workflow in minutes and immediately keep working. The result? Processes are digitized with complete data accuracy, leveraging AI to automatically extract key data and accelerate operations.
Flux stands for replacing manual chaos with clean, structured data.
The platform supports critical use cases across the supply chain.
1. Mobile Dimensioning
Static dimensioners are expensive and limited to one location.
Flux enables mobile dimensioning, capturing accurate measurements of SKUs, parcels, pallets, and oversized items directly on a smartphone.
This data is crucial for calculating DIM weight, enabling teams to manage shipping costs with precision.
2. AI Document and Label Scanning
Flux utilizes AI OCR (Optical Character Recognition) to automatically extract data from labels, forms, or on-screen information.
It converts documents like bills of lading, invoices, and orders into structured, searchable data, significantly reducing manual input errors.
3. Cargo Inspection and Compliance
Teams use Flux for cargo arrival and inspection in inbound logistics capturing shipment details and visual conditions in a single, auditable record.
This allows for the digital completion of operational checklists in the field, ensuring compliance with safety, storage, and regulatory requirements.
4. Returns and Visual Recognition
Flux streamlines return handling (return logistics) by enabling staff to record item conditions and automatically fill out RMA forms.
Its AI Visual Recognition capabilities can detect handling instructions (e.g., “this side up,” fragile) and identify packaging types instantly.
Master Data Accuracy and Business ROI
By capturing accurate data once, organizations see immediate improvements in cycle times. Accurate dimensions lead to reliable packaging data and precise shipping costs.
Furthermore, using guided, standard workflows helps new and temporary staff ramp up faster, a critical advantage during peak seasons.
Managers gain visibility into recurring issues with real data, allowing them to act decisively.
Seamless Tech Stack Integration
Flux integrates seamlessly into your existing logistics tech stack. Teams design flows and publish them to mobile devices for use in receiving, packing, inspections, and returns. Data is shared instantly to WMS, TMS, and ERP systems via API or export.
As part of the broader Optioryx Warehouse Optimization Software (WOS), Flux addresses the critical intelligence gap by providing the foundational clean data required for advanced optimization modules, such as picking, slotting, and packing optimization.
Questions?
Yes, Flux works offline. Data can be captured offline and will sync automatically once the device reconnects to the internet.
Yes. Flux can extract text and numbers from logistics documents, labels and images. You can also provide reference materials and define which fields to capture, improving accuracy and consistency.
Yes, your team can create different data capture flows. You can build and edit flows for various processes, including, but not limited to, cargo inspections, return logistics, or inbound receiving. Connect different modules based on your processes: from simple data capture to advanced AI modules.
Yes, Flux can connect with your existing WMS, TMS, OMS, and ERP systems. You can start using it without any integration.
Flux has two parts: a mobile app for scanning and data capture, and a web app for managing scans, creating flows, managing users, and sharing reports.
The solution can support any inspection flow, including pre-shipment inspection, container inspection, shipment inspection, pallet and item checks, post-delivery inspection, and complete product quality control. Design the data capturing process by choosing the data you want to capture: from simple data capture steps to advanced AI components.