MVP Development: Last-Mile Delivery SaaS
Budget: $250 – $750 CAD
Job Title
Build MVP: BlessShipping Last-Mile Delivery SaaS (ERPNext + Next.js Portal + Driver PWA) — Montreal
Overview
We operate a warehouse and drivers in Montreal. We need an MVP B2B last-mile delivery system for Amazon/Temu/Shopify sellers. Merchants upload delivery orders (CSV), our dispatch team batches orders into routes and assigns drivers, and drivers complete deliveries with proof of delivery (POD photo). The MVP must be stable, role-based, and deployable on our server.
Tech Stack (Required)
ERPNext/Frappe as core backend (users, roles, Customer, invoicing)
Custom Frappe app (doctypes + REST APIs) for dispatch/driver/routing entities
Next.js merchant portal (upload CSV, track orders, POD links)
Driver PWA (mobile web) for route list, stop actions, POD upload
Docker-based deployment preferred
Core MVP Scope
Roles
Merchant, Dispatcher, Warehouse Staff (optional), Driver, Admin
Data Model (Minimum)
Merchant = ERPNext Customer
Delivery Order (ERPNext Delivery Note OR custom DeliveryOrder)
Custom doctypes: Driver, Vehicle, DispatchRun, RouteStop, POD
Order Workflow (Must)
Created → Scheduled → Out for Delivery → Delivered → Failed/Exception
Merchant Portal (Next.js)
Login
CSV upload (required)
Orders list + filters by status/date
Order detail view + POD photo link (when delivered)
Import result report: imported_count + failed_rows with errors
Dispatcher Console (ERPNext Workspace or separate UI)
View “Ready to Schedule” orders
Create DispatchRun (date/time)
Route optimization (OSRM/GraphHopper) + manual reorder
Assign driver + vehicle
Monitor progress (list; map optional)
Driver PWA
Login
Today’s route (ordered stops)
Stop actions: Arrived / Delivered (POD photo required) / Failed (reason + optional photo)
Navigation link per stop (Google Maps link is acceptable)
Routing & Geocoding
Address geocoding (configurable provider)
Route optimization integration (OSRM trip service acceptable for MVP)
Manual override by dispatcher
Billing (Basic)
Monthly merchant invoice export (PDF/CSV), based on Delivered orders
Simple pricing rules (base fee + service level surcharge)
API Requirements (Minimum)
Merchant: import CSV, list orders, order detail
Dispatcher: create dispatch run, optimize route, assign driver
Driver: fetch today route, update stop status, upload POD
Security / Permissions (Must)
Merchant sees only own orders
Driver sees only assigned stops/routes
Audit log for delivery outcome updates
Basic rate limiting / validation for file uploads
Deliverables
Deployed MVP on our server (Docker preferred)
Source code in GitHub (clean commits, README)
Setup guide (install, configure, run, backup basics)
Admin guide (create merchant, import orders, dispatch, driver POD)
Basic automated tests for core APIs
2–4 weeks post-launch bug fix support
Experience Requirements (Strict)
Applicants must demonstrate real, production experience in:
ERPNext/Frappe development (custom doctypes, permissions, REST APIs)
Last-mile logistics workflows (dispatch, routing, POD)
Next.js (merchant portal) and PWA/mobile web (driver workflow)
Deploying to production (Docker, reverse proxy, SSL, backups)
Provide with Application
Links/screenshots of similar ERP/logistics projects
Proposed architecture diagram + tech choices (ERPNext version, routing provider)
Milestone plan and timeline
Weekly availability + team roles (if team)
Suggested Milestones
Week 1–2: ERPNext setup, custom doctypes, roles, CSV import
Week 3–4: Dispatch runs, routing integration, assignment workflow
Week 5–6: Driver PWA + POD + full status flow
Week 7–8: Next.js merchant portal tracking + billing export + deployment hardening
CSV Spec (MVP)
Columns:
merchant_reference_id, recipient_name, recipient_phone, street, city, province, postal_code, service_level (same_day/next_day), package_size (S/M/L), notes
Build MVP: BlessShipping Last-Mile Delivery SaaS (ERPNext + Next.js Portal + Driver PWA) — Montreal
Overview
We operate a warehouse and drivers in Montreal. We need an MVP B2B last-mile delivery system for Amazon/Temu/Shopify sellers. Merchants upload delivery orders (CSV), our dispatch team batches orders into routes and assigns drivers, and drivers complete deliveries with proof of delivery (POD photo). The MVP must be stable, role-based, and deployable on our server.
Tech Stack (Required)
ERPNext/Frappe as core backend (users, roles, Customer, invoicing)
Custom Frappe app (doctypes + REST APIs) for dispatch/driver/routing entities
Next.js merchant portal (upload CSV, track orders, POD links)
Driver PWA (mobile web) for route list, stop actions, POD upload
Docker-based deployment preferred
Core MVP Scope
Roles
Merchant, Dispatcher, Warehouse Staff (optional), Driver, Admin
Data Model (Minimum)
Merchant = ERPNext Customer
Delivery Order (ERPNext Delivery Note OR custom DeliveryOrder)
Custom doctypes: Driver, Vehicle, DispatchRun, RouteStop, POD
Order Workflow (Must)
Created → Scheduled → Out for Delivery → Delivered → Failed/Exception
Merchant Portal (Next.js)
Login
CSV upload (required)
Orders list + filters by status/date
Order detail view + POD photo link (when delivered)
Import result report: imported_count + failed_rows with errors
Dispatcher Console (ERPNext Workspace or separate UI)
View “Ready to Schedule” orders
Create DispatchRun (date/time)
Route optimization (OSRM/GraphHopper) + manual reorder
Assign driver + vehicle
Monitor progress (list; map optional)
Driver PWA
Login
Today’s route (ordered stops)
Stop actions: Arrived / Delivered (POD photo required) / Failed (reason + optional photo)
Navigation link per stop (Google Maps link is acceptable)
Routing & Geocoding
Address geocoding (configurable provider)
Route optimization integration (OSRM trip service acceptable for MVP)
Manual override by dispatcher
Billing (Basic)
Monthly merchant invoice export (PDF/CSV), based on Delivered orders
Simple pricing rules (base fee + service level surcharge)
API Requirements (Minimum)
Merchant: import CSV, list orders, order detail
Dispatcher: create dispatch run, optimize route, assign driver
Driver: fetch today route, update stop status, upload POD
Security / Permissions (Must)
Merchant sees only own orders
Driver sees only assigned stops/routes
Audit log for delivery outcome updates
Basic rate limiting / validation for file uploads
Deliverables
Deployed MVP on our server (Docker preferred)
Source code in GitHub (clean commits, README)
Setup guide (install, configure, run, backup basics)
Admin guide (create merchant, import orders, dispatch, driver POD)
Basic automated tests for core APIs
2–4 weeks post-launch bug fix support
Experience Requirements (Strict)
Applicants must demonstrate real, production experience in:
ERPNext/Frappe development (custom doctypes, permissions, REST APIs)
Last-mile logistics workflows (dispatch, routing, POD)
Next.js (merchant portal) and PWA/mobile web (driver workflow)
Deploying to production (Docker, reverse proxy, SSL, backups)
Provide with Application
Links/screenshots of similar ERP/logistics projects
Proposed architecture diagram + tech choices (ERPNext version, routing provider)
Milestone plan and timeline
Weekly availability + team roles (if team)
Suggested Milestones
Week 1–2: ERPNext setup, custom doctypes, roles, CSV import
Week 3–4: Dispatch runs, routing integration, assignment workflow
Week 5–6: Driver PWA + POD + full status flow
Week 7–8: Next.js merchant portal tracking + billing export + deployment hardening
CSV Spec (MVP)
Columns:
merchant_reference_id, recipient_name, recipient_phone, street, city, province, postal_code, service_level (same_day/next_day), package_size (S/M/L), notes