Proof of delivery
Proof of Delivery (POD) is a document or digital record that confirms a shipment has reached its intended recipient. It serves as an official acknowledgment of receipt and is a key element of the delivery process. Traditionally, PODs were paper documents signed on arrival. Today, they are increasingly digital, including elements such as electronic signatures, timestamps, GPS coordinates and even photos of the delivered goods.
Why it matters
POD is more than a formality. It is a critical tool to:
Verify that goods were delivered as agreed.
Resolve disputes and validate billing.
Ensure accountability across the supply chain.
Provide customers with peace of mind and a verifiable record.
Without clear POD, businesses risk billing errors, customer complaints and reduced trust between partners.
How Connected Load Carrier supports POD
Connected Load Carrier provides the verified, real-time data needed to generate a reliable digital POD. Our platform captures:
Exact arrival time and delivery location of assets.
Data that integrates seamlessly into existing ERP, TMS or WMS systems.
This transforms POD into an automated, transparent process that reduces administrative workload and guarantees accuracy from dispatch to final delivery.
Explore further
For more on how real-time tracking sharpens planning and strengthens supply chain performance, download our whitepaper: Logistics is moving faster. Is your fleet ready to keep up?
