Centralized shipment tracking that ends supply chain blind spots for hardware startups.
Remote hardware startup founders face constant supply chain disruptions with no visibility into shipping statuses, overwhelming their customer support.
ShipForge aggregates tracking data from all major carriers and suppliers into a single dashboard, providing real-time visibility for remote hardware teams. Founders get automated updates and reports to proactively manage disruptions. Customer support load drops as teams share live tracking links instantly.
Remote founders and teams building hardware startups
Hardware-startup specific integrations with Alibaba, DigiKey, and Mouser for end-to-end visibility beyond just carriers.
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Connect and track shipments from UPS, FedEx, DHL, USPS, and China Post in one view.
Live map and status overview for all active shipments with filters by supplier or status.
SMS/email notifications for delays, customs holds, or ETA changes.
Generate customer-facing tracking pages to reduce support queries.
Exportable CSV/PDF reports for compliance and analysis.
Role-based access for founders, ops, and support teams.
Upload tracking numbers via CSV for quick setup.
ML-based estimated arrival times based on historical data.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| workspace_id | uuid | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| plan | text | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| tracking_number | text | No |
| carrier | text | No |
| status | text | No |
| workspace_id | uuid | No |
| updated_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
/api/shipmentsAdd new shipment
/api/shipmentsList shipments for workspace
/api/shipments/:idGet single shipment details
/api/carriersList supported carriers
/api/track/:trackingPublic track single shipment
No teams, no reports
50 alerts/mo
Unlimited
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 100 | 3% | $111 | $1,332 |
| Month 6 | 800 | 5% | $1,480 | $17,760 |
Real-time visibility across carriers and suppliers – no more support overload from blind shipments.
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Broad carrier support
No hardware supplier focus, enterprise-oriented
Tailored for remote hardware teams with supplier integrations at indie pricing
Proprietary carrier/supplier API wrappers and historical disruption data for hardware niches.
Global supply chains remain volatile post-2022 disruptions, with hardware startups booming via Kickstarter.
Carrier API changes break tracking
Use proxy like AfterShip + own polling
Low adoption if founders use spreadsheets
Free tier + integrations
Success: 5+ confirm pain >$37 value
Success: 50 signups
Success: 100 users week 1
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