TCS-i

TCS-i is a software-first cartonization platform engineered specifically for third-party logistics providers, multi-brand fulfillment networks, and ecommerce brands. The platform functions as a real-time 3D spatial geometry engine that plugs into existing warehouse management systems via one-click webhook connectors, computing optimal box selection and precise item placement in under 200 milliseconds. Backed by Innovate UK, the National Quantum Computing Centre, and Digital Catapult, TCS-i addresses the root cause of carrier dimensional weight surcharges: human guesswork at the pack station. By replacing trial-and-error box selection with mathematically computed 3D packing instructions displayed directly on station screens, the platform saves 3PLs an estimated $1.60 to $3.40 per multi-item order while boosting packer throughput by 20%.

The core product, the Cartonization Control Hub, provides a comprehensive suite of tools beyond basic box selection. It includes an executive dashboard for monitoring network-wide throughput and carrier DIM risk, a live jobs stream with full order traceability and override audit logs, a carton and SKU catalog manager with fragility buffers and brand-specific packing rules, and an interactive 3D visualizer at pack stations that guides workers through step-by-step item placement. Brand guest portals allow merchants to log in and define their own fragile SKU rules and void-fill preferences, eliminating unboxing disputes and repetitive SOP setups across multiple warehouses.

Beyond parcel cartonization, TCS-i extends its 3D spatial engine into adjacent logistics use cases including pallet building with interlocking pinwheel and brick stacking patterns, multi-stop trailer load optimization with DOT axle weight compliance, ocean and rail container stuffing for maximum CBM utilization, irregular and non-cuboid item packing with CAD mesh support, and spatial dynamic slotting that combines SKU velocity profiling with 3D volumetric bin matching. The platform offers a free Health Monitor tier for auditing live order waste and SKU data quality, a paid Active 3D Bridge plan starting at $189 per month with per-order pricing, and custom enterprise tiers for high-volume and multi-facility operations.