Guided proof-of-concept demo

See how FA controls a shipment from decision to closeout.

Choose the Shipper or Service Provider path and follow a six-step synthetic shipment journey.

This demo illustrates intended FA workflows only. It does not represent a live production system.

Demo shipment

FA-SHP-00028417 · Ocean LCL

Shenzhen → Santos · 115 cartons · 1,751.93 kg · 5.398 CBM

Best value

Provider A

Current status

Rolled

Potential recovery

$84.20

Choose your journey

Two sides. One controlled shipment record.

Shipper journey

From freight decision to financial closeout

Compare freight options, freeze the approved baseline, create instructions, track changes, audit the final invoice, and review recovery.

Service provider journey

From RFQ to evidence-backed billing

Receive a structured RFQ, submit a quote, post updates, provide evidence, answer billing questions, and support closeout.

Shipper Journey · Synthetic scenario

FA-SHP-00028417

Step 1 — Compare Freight Options

Option	Known Cost	Transit	Protection	FA View
Provider A	$863.68 + conditional	~30 days	Medium	Best value
Provider B	$1,025.00	26 days	Strong	Best protected
Provider C	$790.00 + unknowns	35–40 days	Weak	Clarify first

FA point: the lowest headline rate is not automatically the best shipment decision.

Step 2 — Approve and Freeze the Baseline

Provider A is selected. FA preserves the approved quote as the commercial baseline rather than silently replacing it when shipment facts change.

Approved provider

Provider A

Baseline freight

$863.68

Decision state

Frozen

Step 3 — Generate Shipping Instructions

FA pre-populates instructions from the approved shipment record while preserving packaging hierarchy.

Package hierarchy: 115 cartons repacked into 5 pallets. Suggested transport wording: 5 PALLETS STC 115 CARTONS.

In production, the shipper reviews and confirms the SLI before release.

Step 4 — Track Changes Without Losing History

Last confirmed

Terminal gate-in

Exception

Rollover

Next milestone

Vessel load

Cross-impact: sailing changed, so FA flags ETA and insurance details for review while preserving the superseded schedule.

Step 5 — Audit the Final Freight Invoice

Approved baseline	$863.68
Measurement-adjusted expectation	$1,017.76
Final invoice	$1,130.00
Variance requiring explanation	$112.24

FA point: the invoice question is attached to the exact variance and its supporting evidence request.

Step 6 — Review Recovery and Closeout

Delivery

Late vs commitment

Potential recovery

$84.20

Case status

Eligibility review

Important: FA would verify current service-guarantee rules, exclusions, and filing deadlines before presenting a recovery as eligible.

Shipment state: Delivered — closeout pending until POD, billing, and recovery/dispute items are reconciled.

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Service Provider Journey · Synthetic scenario

Structured provider workflow

Step 1 — Receive a Structured RFQ

FA sends the same required scope to participating providers so offers are easier to compare.

Route

Shenzhen → Santos

Mode

Ocean LCL

Cargo

5.398 CBM

Step 2 — Submit a Structured Quote

The provider identifies base rate, inclusions, exclusions, conditional charges, validity, and service assumptions instead of sending only a headline price.

Provider benefit: a clearer quote improves comparison confidence without allowing the provider to buy a better operational ranking.

Step 3 — Post a Shipment Update

The provider posts a structured event with milestone, date, reason, location, and evidence when available.

Example: “Rolled / rebooked — carrier re-nominated shipment to next available sailing.” The original sailing remains preserved as superseded.

Step 4 — Respond to an Evidence Request

Warehouse receipt	Requested
Weight / measurement ticket	Requested
Booking confirmation	Received
Final B/L	Received

Provider benefit: evidence requests stay attached to the shipment instead of being buried in email chains.

Step 5 — Answer a Billing Question

FA links the question to the exact invoice variance.

Question: Final freight exceeds the measurement-adjusted expectation by $112.24. Please identify the charge basis and supporting evidence.

Step 6 — Support Shipment Closeout

The provider uploads POD and final invoice, responds to open evidence or recovery items, and leaves a complete operational record.

Provider outcome: better documentation, fewer repetitive status requests, clearer billing support, and measurable service history.

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End of demo

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