Build Your
Logistics & Supply Chain MVP.
In Raleigh-Durham.
Why Raleigh-Durham is the
Perfect Launchpad
The Research Triangle has exceptional deep tech and biotech credentials, anchored by Duke, UNC, and NC State. The area combines research excellence with lower costs.
Thriving Ecosystem
Research Triangle rigour, startup speed
- We understand complex technical and scientific products
- Strong biotech and healthtech compliance experience
- Build MVPs that satisfy both investors and regulators
- Lower costs than Boston with similar research depth
Raleigh is 5 hours behind London. Eastern timezone provides good collaboration overlap.
Why Logistics & Supply Chain MVPs Fail
And How To Avoid It
We've seen dozens of founders in logistics & supply chain make these mistakes.
Building for global scale on day one
Designing for international shipping when you should start local.
Our SolutionLast-mile in one city. One warehouse operation. One freight lane. Nail it, then expand.
Over-engineering tracking
Building complex IoT integrations before basic visibility.
Our SolutionStart with manual check-ins and simple status updates. Drivers will text. Make that data useful first.
Trying to replace the TMS
Building a full transportation management system from scratch.
Our SolutionIntegrate with existing TMS where possible. Build the layer that's missing—usually visibility or communication.
What Your MVP Actually Needs
Don't waste budget on features you don't need yet. Focus on validation.
Must Haves
- Shipment/order tracking
- Status updates (driver app or manual)
- Customer visibility portal
- Basic notifications
- Simple reporting
Wait For Later
- Route optimization AI
- Complex warehouse management
- Full TMS features
- IoT integrations
Built to Scale.
Not Just a Demo.
We use the same stack as billion-dollar startups. Next.js + Supabase with PostGIS for location tracking. Real-time updates with Supabase Realtime. PWA for driver app.
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