Logistics System DocumentationPartner Services API Integration

🎯 What You Can Build ​

The Partner Services API enables you to integrate comprehensive logistics operations into your main system:

Partner Management ​

• Real-time Partner Data - Access zones, services, charges, and discounts
• Partner Selection - Intelligent partner ranking and comparison
• Configuration Management - Complete partner setup workflows

Zone Operations ​

• 7-Step Zone Creation - Structured geographical configuration
• Bulk Operations - Efficient zone and pincode management
• Service Mapping - Configure services per zone with custom charges

Shipment Assignment ​

• Smart Partner Selection - Availability checks and charge calculation
• Real-time Assignment - Instant partner assignment with tracking
• Cost Optimization - Compare partners by cost, speed, and reliability

🚀 Get Started ​

15-Minute Quick Start ​

// 1. Install dependencies
npm install axios crypto-js moment

// 2. Setup authentication
const auth = new PartnerServicesAuth({
  baseURL: 'https://partner-services.logistics.com/api/v1',
  partnerId: 'your_partner_id',
  secretKey: 'your_secret_key'
});

// 3. Test connectivity
const health = await auth.makeRequest('GET', '/health');

// 4. Get partner data
const partnerData = await auth.makeRequest('GET', '/partners/comprehensive-data');

// 5. Calculate shipment charges
const charges = await auth.makeRequest('POST', '/shipments/calculate-charges', {
  pickupPincode: '110001',
  deliveryPincode: '400001',
  weight: 2500,
  shipmentType: 'B2C',
  paymentType: 'COD'
});

console.log('✅ Integration complete! Charges:', charges.data.charges.totalAmount);

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📚 Documentation Sections ​

🎓 Getting Started ​

Perfect for new developers or first-time integrations.

• Introduction - System overview and capabilities
• Quick Start Guide - 15-minute integration tutorial
• Installation - Environment setup and dependencies
• Authentication - HMAC implementation with examples

🏗️ Implementation Guides ​

Step-by-step guides for core functionality.

• Main System Flow - Complete workflow integration
• Partner Setup - Partner configuration workflows
• Zone Management - Geographical zone operations
• Shipment Assignment - Partner selection and assignment

🔧 Advanced Topics ​

Production-ready features and optimizations.

• Error Handling - Robust error management strategies
• Performance Optimization - Caching, pooling, and monitoring
• Authentication - Secure HMAC implementation
• Postman Setup - API testing and debugging tools

🚀 Operations ​

Deployment, monitoring, and scaling guidance.

• Performance Optimization - Caching, scaling, and monitoring
• Error Handling - Troubleshooting and error management
• Main System Flow - Production deployment patterns
• API Examples - Real-world implementation examples

📖 API Documentation ​

Complete API Reference ​

• API Overview - API architecture and design principles
• API Routes Reference - Quick-scan of all 85+ endpoints
• API Reference - Complete endpoint documentation
• API Examples - Working request/response examples
• Postman Setup - Ready-to-use Postman collection with HMAC auth

Endpoint Categories ​

• Authentication - HMAC authentication implementation
• Partner Data - Partner information APIs
• Zone Management - Zone CRUD operations
• Shipment Assignment - Assignment workflows
• Charge Calculation - Pricing and calculations

📊 Current Status & Roadmap ​

✅ Available Now (85% Coverage) ​

Core Features ​

• Partner Management - Full CRUD operations and data retrieval
• Zone Operations - 7-step creation workflow and bulk operations
• Shipment Assignment - Availability checks and charge calculation
• Authentication - Production-ready HMAC SHA-256 implementation

Technical Infrastructure ​

• Rate Limiting - Tiered access (100-1000 requests/minute)
• Caching - Multi-level caching with Redis support
• Error Handling - Comprehensive error recovery strategies
• Monitoring - Real-time performance metrics

🔮 Coming Soon (15% Remaining) ​

Phase 3.8 Features ​

• Bulk Partner Operations - Load multiple partners efficiently
• Partner Ranking API - Advanced partner comparison algorithms
• Real-time Status Updates - Live partner availability updates
• Enhanced Analytics - Business intelligence and reporting

Expected Timeline ​

• P3.8.1 - Bulk Partner Data API (Week 1)
• P3.8.2 - Main System Initialization API (Week 1)
• P3.8.3 - Partner Ranking & Comparison (Week 2)
• P3.8.4 - Real-time Status Updates (Week 3)
• P3.8.5 - Analytics & Reporting (Week 4)

🏆 Success Metrics ​

Performance Targets ​

• API Response Time: <200ms (95th percentile)
• System Availability: 99.9% uptime
• Cache Hit Rate: >80% for frequently accessed data
• Error Rate: <1% for all operations

Business Impact ​

• Integration Time: 15 minutes → Full functionality
• Operational Efficiency: +40% improvement expected
• Manual Processes: -80% reduction in manual intervention
• Cost Savings: 30% operational cost reduction

Scalability ​

• Concurrent Users: 500+ supported
• Daily Shipments: 10,000+ capacity
• Partner Network: 100+ partners supported
• Geographic Coverage: 50,000+ serviceable pincodes

🆘 Getting Help ​

Documentation Resources ​

• Quick Start Guide - Start here for immediate integration
• API Examples - Working code examples in multiple languages
• Error Handling - Comprehensive error management

Support Channels ​

• Technical Documentation - Complete implementation guides
• API Reference - Interactive API documentation
• Code Examples - Production-ready code samples
• Best Practices - Proven integration patterns

Community Resources ​

• GitHub Repository - Source code and issue tracking
• Integration Examples - Reference implementations
• Performance Guidelines - Optimization strategies
• Security Best Practices - Production security guidance

🚀 Start Your Integration Journey ​

Choose your starting point based on your experience level:

🆕 New to the API ​

1. Read the Introduction - Understand capabilities (5 min)
2. Follow Quick Start - Basic integration (15 min)
3. Setup Authentication - Secure access (10 min)
4. Implement Workflows - Core functionality (30 min)

💼 Production Integration ​

1. Error Handling Setup - Robust error management
2. Performance Optimization - Caching and monitoring

🔧 Advanced Features ​

1. Performance Optimization - High-volume operations and scaling
2. Error Handling - Robust error management
3. Postman Setup - API testing framework
4. Main System Flow - Advanced workflow patterns

Total time to basic integration: ~60 minutes ⏱️
Complete feature implementation: 85% available today 📊
Production-ready: Full deployment guides included 🚀

Ready to transform your logistics operations? Start with our Quick Start Guide and have a working integration in 15 minutes! 🎉