Vector

Vector, operating as withvector.com, provides a logistics workflow platform designed to connect shippers, carriers, and receivers within the supply chain. The company was co-founded by CEO Will Chu, Brian Belcher, and Darren Chan. Chu, a University of California, Berkeley graduate in Computer Science, previously co-founded Addepar, a wealth management platform, bringing experience in data aggregation and analytics to the logistics sector.

The firm's core business revolves around digitizing and automating logistics workflows, particularly in yard management. Its target clients include shippers, logistics brokers, and carriers, with notable customers like Sprouts Markets, Coca-Cola, and Stevens Transport. By replacing manual, paper-based processes, the platform aims to streamline communication and increase operational transparency for logistics and field services companies. The business model is centered on providing technology solutions that enhance productivity and reduce costs, such as detention fees, for its clients.

Vector's product suite is a mobile-first platform that focuses on digitizing the entire lifecycle of a shipment. Key features include a Yard Management System (YMS) that automates yard coordination and task management, and a digital check-in solution to expedite facility entry and exit for drivers. A central offering is its electronic Bill of Lading (eBOL) product, which digitizes the transfer of custody documentation between supply chain partners, allowing for instant access to proof of delivery and reducing billing friction. The platform integrates with existing transportation management systems (TMS) and telematics to enable mobile workflows for drivers, such as document capture and submission directly from their smartphones.

Keywords: yard management system, YMS, logistics workflow, supply chain technology, electronic bill of lading, eBOL, digital freight, contactless delivery, carrier management, shipper platform, freight logistics, TMS integration, mobile document capture, logistics automation, fleet operations, digital check-in, real-time yard orchestration, load planning, transportation management, supply chain visibility