Porterchain
Porterchain vs. spreadsheet-only dispatch
Spreadsheets are a practical way to list stops and share them with drivers or couriers. The gap is visibility: once the list is handed off, you often lose real-time status and ETAs. Porterchain supports CSV and spreadsheets for getting started, but every run gets full tracking and one dashboard. You keep your workflow; we add visibility, capacity, and one partner. Here’s how spreadsheet-only dispatch compares to managed delivery with visibility.
Capacity
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- Professional drivers and commercial vehicles
- Sedan through box truck capacity
- Live tracking and proof of delivery
| Dimension | Porterchain | Spreadsheet-only dispatch |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility after dispatch | Every run has status and ETA in one dashboard. You and your customers see progress without chasing updates. | Stops are in a sheet; execution is elsewhere. Status often comes back manually or not at all. |
| Submission | CSV upload or API. Same format for recurring runs; we run the route and provide tracking. | Sheet is sent to drivers or a courier. No built-in tracking or single view of all runs. |
| Scaling | Add volume or areas without changing how you submit. We handle capacity and routing. | More volume usually means more sheets, more coordination, and the same visibility gap. |
| Recurring routes | Recurring routes (e.g. weekly) with the same CSV or API. One partner, consistent process. | Recurring means sending updated sheets each time. No unified view of history or performance. |
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