• STOCKOUT
  • LOGISTICS
  • WAREHOUSE
  • HUMAN

How to track inbound shipments and inventory with your AI

Connect Flexport to your agent to turn shipping updates into actionable inventory intelligence. Your AI handles the monitoring so you don't have to manually check tracking numbers.

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Short answer

How can I track inbound shipments and inventory with my AI?

Your agent uses Flexport data to watch incoming shipments and check current warehouse levels. This setup lets you spot potential stockouts before they happen by comparing what's arriving against what's on hand.

Inventory outcomes

Where your data lands.

The AI processes Flexport information into these specific outcomes.

STOCKOUT

Prevent empty shelves

The AI compares incoming shipments against current stock levels. You get alerts when incoming supply won't cover your current burn rate.

LOGISTICS

Track incoming freight

Your agent pulls status updates for every active shipment. You'll know exactly where your goods are without logging into a dashboard.

WAREHOUSE

Check stock availability

The agent looks at what's actually sitting in the warehouse right now. This gives you a real-time view of sellable inventory.

HUMAN

Manual intervention

The AI identifies the gaps, but you decide when to reorder or reroute shipments. It flags the problems for your review.

The workflow

What your AI does when the shipment arrives.

The agent automates the tedious parts of supply chain monitoring.

  1. Identify incoming goods

    The agent scans your active Flexport shipments to see what is currently in transit.

    list_inbounds

  2. Get shipment specifics

    Once a shipment is identified, the agent pulls the exact details for that specific inbound load.

    get_inbound

  3. Check current stock

    The agent looks at your existing warehouse levels to see what you have on hand.

    list_inventory

  4. Flag inventory gaps

    The agent compares the incoming shipment data against your current inventory to find shortages.

    list_inventoryget_inbound

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin interacting with your Flexport data.

Starting points

These are starting points. Replace the specific shipment IDs or warehouse names with your own data.

Flexport Logistics Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_SZTvne6iGcShrbCrtnciagcHAC77oNWXdk4d8nto/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Flexport Logistics capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "flexport-logistics-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_SZTvne6iGcShrbCrtnciagcHAC77oNWXdk4d8nto/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • List all my current inbound shipments from Flexport.

  • Check the status of inbound shipment ID 98765.

  • Compare my current inventory levels with my upcoming inbound shipments to see if I'll run out of SKU-123.

  • What is the total quantity of stock arriving in my next three shipments?

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Start here

Connect Flexport once, then ask.

Just link your Flexport account. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can immediately start asking your agent about your logistics.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI change my shipment details?

    No. The AI can only read shipment and inventory data. You must log in to Flexport to modify any orders or shipments.

  • 02

    Will the AI automatically place new orders?

    No. The AI identifies when you are running low, but it cannot execute purchase orders or create new shipments.

  • 03

    How often does the AI see new data?

    The AI sees whatever is currently available in your Flexport account at the moment you ask the question.

  • 04

    Can I track specific SKUs?

    Yes, you can ask the agent to check inventory levels for specific items or shipment groups.

  • 05

    Does the AI manage my warehouse staff?

    No. This tool is strictly for monitoring inbound logistics and inventory counts.

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