Chain.io launched AI Checks, a shipment monitoring tool that finds problems hiding in large spreadsheets and continues tracking them as data changes over days, weeks, and months.
“Logistics teams are hunting for needles in haystacks every day," says Brian Glick, CEO of Chain.io. "You get a 500-row spreadsheet, and three shipments have problems—but which three? Tomorrow, you get an updated file with 520 rows. What changed? What needs attention now? Teams waste hours scrolling and cross-referencing. We built AI Checks to surface those needles automatically and keep tracking them as shipments evolve.”
Key takeaways:
· AI Checks creates a "shipment inbox" from uploaded spreadsheets. Users write verification rules in plain English such as "Flag any shipment going to Brazil" or "Verify all HTS codes are valid" and the system automatically applies them.
· When users upload an updated spreadsheet the next day or next week, AI Checks shows only what changed. Shipments that have been reviewed and archived remain hidden unless new issues surface.
· The system maintains memory across uploads, tracking individual shipments as they progress through the supply chain. A shipment flagged on Monday might be archived on Tuesday once corrected, then resurface on Friday if new data reveals a problem. This continuous monitoring eliminates the need to manually cross-reference multiple spreadsheet versions.
· AI Checks automatically finds issues in large datasets without manual hunting and monitors shipments across multiple spreadsheet uploads over weeks or months.
· No formulas or code. Users describe requirements in natural language.
· AI maps columns automatically, even when spreadsheet formats vary.
