# CartonCloud MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > CartonCloud MCP lets you manage warehouse and transport operations through your AI agent. Track orders, check stock levels, and monitor consignments in real-time without switching tabs. It handles everything from inbound purchase orders to outbound sale orders and logistics invoicing. ## Overview - **Category:** erp-operations - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_QmTLpaGeCxU88NbF9XOXTBdfl0HVgyyimcFZmiAz/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** wms, tms, 3pl, order-fulfillment, warehouse-management, supply-chain ## Description Imagine you're in the middle of a busy shift and need to know exactly how many units of a specific SKU are sitting in the North Warehouse. Instead of logging into a separate dashboard, navigating through menus, and filtering by location, you just ask your agent. This Connector connects your CartonCloud account directly to your AI client, turning your WMS and TMS into a conversational interface. You can pull up customer profiles, check the status of a transport consignment, or grab a copy of a logistics invoice in seconds. It's built for people who need to move fast in 3PL and inventory management. By bringing these tools into a single chat interface, you stop hunting for data and start making decisions based on it. Since Vinkius hosts this and thousands of other Connectors, you can manage your entire logistics stack from one place rather than juggling multiple connections. ## Tools ### get_consignment Get the specific details for a single transport consignment. This is useful for checking the status of a specific shipment. ### search_consignments Search for transport consignments and see their current statuses. Use this to get a high-level view of all active shipments. ### get_customer Retrieve the full details for a specific customer profile. Use this to pull up contact and logistics info instantly. ### get_inbound_order Pull the details for a specific inbound purchase order. This helps you see what's arriving and where it needs to go. ### get_outbound_order Get full details for an outbound sale order, including items and delivery info. Use this to verify shipment contents. ### get_warehouse_product Get specific details for a single warehouse product. This provides a deep dive into a specific item's data. ### get_account_info Get the authenticated user account information for the current session. This verifies your connection to the system. ### list_customers List all customers associated with your tenant. Use this to browse your entire client base in one view. ### list_transport_products List all transport products available for consignments. This helps you see what shipping options are currently active. ### search_inbound_orders Search for inbound purchase orders with status and warehouse info. This helps you track incoming stock across your network. ### search_outbound_orders Search for outbound sale orders with timestamps and customer details. Use this to monitor your daily fulfillment flow. ### search_warehouse_products Find product IDs, names, SKUs, and unit-of-measure metadata. Use this to quickly identify items in your master data. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` What's the status of shipment #TRK-9920? ``` **Response:** ``` Checking shipment #TRK-9920... It's currently **Out for Delivery** and is expected to arrive by 4 PM today. Would you like me to find the driver's contact info? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Do we have enough stock of SKU-442 in the East Warehouse? ``` **Response:** ``` Checking the East Warehouse... You have **450 units** of SKU-442 available. That should be plenty for the current pending orders. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Find all sale orders for customer 'Global Retail'. ``` **Response:** ``` I found 12 sale orders for Global Retail. Here are the most recent ones: | Order ID | Status | Warehouse | |---|---|---| | #SO-101 | Dispatched | East | | #SO-105 | Picking | West | ``` ## Capabilities ### Track outbound sale orders List and retrieve details for outbound orders to see what's heading out the door. ### Check real-time stock levels Monitor current stock by product and location to keep inventory accurate. ### Monitor transport consignments List and track delivery statuses to see where your shipments are in transit. ### Pull warehouse product data Access SKU and unit of measure metadata to keep your master data organized. ### Manage customer profiles List and manage customer logistics data to keep your records up to date. ### Retrieve logistics invoices Get generated invoices for logistics services directly within your workspace. ## Use Cases ### Tracking a late shipment A coordinator asks for the status of a specific consignment. The agent uses get_consignment to show the current location and delivery status. ### Checking stock for a sale A manager needs to know if they can fulfill an order. The agent uses search_warehouse_products to check the North Warehouse inventory. ### Handling a new purchase order An admin gets an email about a new shipment. They ask the agent to find the inbound order using search_inbound_orders to see the arrival date. ### Auditing monthly invoices An accountant needs to review last month's logistics costs. The agent pulls the relevant invoices so they can check the totals. ## Benefits - Stop switching tabs by using search_consignments to track shipments directly in your chat. - Get instant stock counts with search_warehouse_products to see what's available in specific locations. - Handle order fulfillment faster by pulling outbound sale orders with get_outbound_order. - Simplify customer management by using list_customers to see all profiles in one view. - Audit your finances quickly by grabbing logistics invoices with get_account_info and other data. - Keep your master data clean by using search_warehouse_products to check SKUs and units of measure. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get a conversational way to run your warehouse and transport operations without leaving your chat interface. 1. Subscribe to the CartonCloud MCP on Vinkius. 2. Provide your Client ID, Client Secret, and Region subdomain. 3. Ask your AI agent to check stock, find orders, or pull invoices. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can I use CartonCloud MCP to track my shipments?** Yes, you can use it to search for transport consignments and see their real-time status. This allows you to monitor shipments without leaving your chat interface. **Does this Connector work with my existing warehouse data?** It connects directly to your CartonCloud account to access your current products, SKUs, and warehouse locations. It uses your actual data to provide accurate answers. **Can my agent help with order fulfillment?** Yes, it can list and retrieve details for both inbound purchase orders and outbound sale orders. You can use it to check what's arriving and what's heading out. **Is this Connector good for 3PL companies?** It's designed for 3PL operators to manage multi-tenant logistics, including customer profiles and transport products. It helps you manage a larger scale of operations easily. **Can I check my stock levels using natural language?** Yes, you can ask your agent for the current stock of any product in a specific warehouse location. It pulls the real-time data from your WMS for you. **Does it handle logistics invoices too?** It can retrieve generated invoices for your logistics services directly within your chat. This makes auditing and billing much faster for your admin team. **How do I search for warehouse products?** Use the `search_warehouse_products` tool. The agent will query your CartonCloud tenant and return a list of products with their SKU, name, and unit-of-measure metadata. **How do I see all my outbound orders?** Use the `search_outbound_orders` tool. Your agent will search your outbound orders and return their status, customer, and warehouse details. **Which regions does this integration support?** It supports all CartonCloud regions. Use `api.cartoncloud.com` for Global/APAC or `api.na.cartoncloud.com` for North America during setup.