Show HN: Vibe Coding a $20k /Year Enterprise Logistics Platform

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TRMNL started in a basement and later moved to a barn, leading to in-house fulfillment and a second warehouse.
They used ShipHero's software but faced issues like ignored support, poor mobile layouts, and a breakdown in service at their Berlin warehouse.
Frustrated with ShipHero's lack of response, they replaced it with Claude AI, successfully rebuilding essential logistics functions.
The new system was designed to mimic the old UI/UX for team familiarity, avoiding disruption during the switchover.
They integrated live API connections with UPS, FedEx, DHL, and USPS, leveraging LLMs to handle complex JSON payloads efficiently.
Features include a network printer utility, order filtering, WebSockets to prevent double shipments, and a Merge Orders interface to save on postage.
Automation Rules allow dynamic adjustments based on customer details, written in Python, Ruby, or Node, with testing capabilities.
Additional features cover SKU/box management, carrier/storefront CRUD, user management, payroll automation, and firmware flashing.
The project took 80-100 hours to build, reduced costs by 2-3x compared to ShipHero, and offers faster performance with no contracts.

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