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Lean AI Planner is the orchestration layer that plans, routes, executes and resolves exceptions across your network—continuously and without manual intervention.
It brings full delivery lifecycle context to every decision, enabling faster, smarter, more consistent outcomes across modes, regions and time zones.
Lean AI PlannerWhat it does
- Plans and optimises deliveries at the order level
- Routes and tenders across carriers and modes
- Executes freight 24/7 across the network
- Manages delivery and settlement workflows
across modes, regions and complex scenarios—running live customer logistics today.
What if your supply chain could self-optimise, 24/7?
Shift from managing logistics to autonomous orchestration—where your supply chain analyses, decides, executes and improves continuously across every delivery.
Lean AI Planner in action
No batch planning or shift-based execution
See across the full delivery lifecycle
Decisions made and acted on inside the system
Consistent performance across regions and teams
Only at C.H. RobinsonTransforming your supply chain with intelligence at every step
The Lean AI Planner is built on Lean AI, our proprietary blend of powerful AI, with world-class logisticians, together with our proven lean operating model that delivers continuous improvement designed around your business.
Discover Lean AIFrequently asked questions
Q: What is the C.H. Robinson Lean AI Planner?
The Lean AI Planner is always-on logistics execution—powered by a network of AI agents and backed by our global team of experts. It executes delivery tasks 24/7, across all modes and carriers, from end-to-end.
Q: How does the Lean AI Planner work?
The Lean AI Planner combines advanced artificial intelligence with real-world logistics expertise and one of the industry’s largest datasets. AI agents automate repetitive and time-sensitive tasks like delivery planning, tracking and exception management—while operating in a real-time feedback loop with the Lean AI Engineer to continuously analyse data to improve decisions in real time. Your supply chain stays optimised while your team focuses on higher-value strategy.
Q: What makes Lean AI Planner different from other AI logistics tools?
Unlike stand-alone AI tools, the Lean AI Planner is built on C.H. Robinson unmatched scale—powered by data from millions of deliveries annually and integrated directly into your operations. It’s not just software; it’s a co-ordinated service model where AI agents and logistics professionals work together to continuously optimise your supply chain.
Q: How does the Lean AI Planner work with the Lean AI Engineer?
The Lean AI Planner and Lean AI Engineer operate as a closed-loop system that continuously pulls and analyses data, spots patterns and surfaces improvements proactively.
Q: How does the Lean AI Planner improve supply chain performance?
The Lean AI Planner improves performance by reducing cycle times, increasing accuracy and service and freeing up teams to focus on strategic work. With real-time decision-making and continuous optimisation, you can lower costs, improve service levels and create a more resilient, responsive supply chain.
Q: What role does Lean AI Planner play in supply chain orchestration?
Lean AI Planner executes your supply chain operations.
While Lean AI Engineer continuously improves performance, Lean AI Planner acts in real time—planning deliveries, selecting carriers, resolving exceptions and keeping freight moving efficiently across your network.
Improve performance as it happens
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