Document Processing

Flint's intelligent document processing engine automatically extracts, validates, and structures data from your logistics documents.

How It Works

1. Document Ingestion

Documents enter Flint through multiple channels:

• Email forwarding
• API upload
• Web portal upload
• FTP/SFTP integration
• Cloud storage sync (Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive)

2. Classification

Our AI automatically identifies document types:

• Commercial invoices
• Bills of lading
• Packing lists
• Certificates of origin
• Customs declarations
• Air waybills
• Purchase orders
• And 50+ more document types

3. Data Extraction

Machine learning models extract relevant fields:

• OCR Technology - Extract text from scanned documents
• Table Recognition - Identify and parse complex tables
• Handwriting Recognition - Process handwritten notes
• Multi-language Support - Process documents in 30+ languages

4. Validation

Extracted data undergoes multi-level validation:

• Format Validation - Ensure data matches expected patterns
• Business Rules - Apply your custom validation logic
• Cross-reference - Verify against master data
• Compliance Checks - Ensure regulatory requirements

5. Output

Processed data is delivered to your systems:

• Direct ERP/TMS integration
• API endpoints
• Webhook notifications
• Excel/CSV export
• EDI format conversion

Supported Document Types

Shipping Documents

• Bill of Lading (BOL)

  • Ocean BOL
  • Master BOL
  • House BOL
  • Telex release

• Air Waybill (AWB)

  • Master AWB
  • House AWB

• Delivery Orders

• Cargo Manifests

• Booking Confirmations

Commercial Documents

• Invoices

  • Commercial invoices
  • Proforma invoices
  • Credit notes
  • Debit notes

• Purchase Orders

• Sales Orders

• Quotations

Customs Documents

• Customs Declarations
• Certificates of Origin
• Import/Export Permits
• Inspection Certificates
• Phytosanitary Certificates

Financial Documents

• Letters of Credit
• Bank Guarantees
• Insurance Certificates
• Payment Receipts

Extraction Accuracy

Flint achieves industry-leading accuracy rates:

Advanced Features

Smart Field Mapping

Automatically map extracted fields to your system requirements:

• Custom field naming
• Data transformation rules
• Conditional mapping logic

Exception Handling

Intelligent routing of documents requiring attention:

• Low confidence scores
• Missing required fields
• Validation failures
• Duplicate detection

Learning & Improvement

The system continuously improves through:

• User corrections feeding back to models
• Pattern recognition from your documents
• Industry-specific training data

Batch Processing

Process multiple documents efficiently:

• Parallel processing for speed
• Bulk upload capabilities
• Scheduled batch runs
• Progress tracking

Processing Speed

Average processing times by document complexity:

Security & Compliance

Data Security

• Encryption - AES-256 encryption at rest and in transit
• Access Control - Role-based permissions
• Audit Logs - Complete processing history
• Data Residency - Choose where your data is stored

Compliance

• SOC 2 Type II certified
• GDPR compliant
• HIPAA compliant (healthcare documents)
• ISO 27001 certified

Integration Options

Direct Integrations

Pre-built connectors for:

• SAP
• Oracle
• Microsoft Dynamics
• Salesforce
• NetSuite
• QuickBooks
• 100+ more systems

Custom Integration

• RESTful API
• Webhooks
• SFTP/FTP
• EDI (EDIFACT, X12)
• Custom data formats

Use Cases

Freight Forwarding

• Automate BOL data entry
• Extract container numbers
• Process shipping instructions
• Update tracking systems

Customs Brokerage

• Process customs declarations
• Extract HS codes
• Validate compliance documents
• Generate entry summaries

Accounts Payable

• Process vendor invoices
• Match with purchase orders
• Extract line items
• Route for approval

Supply Chain Management

• Track documentation status
• Monitor compliance
• Consolidate shipment data
• Generate reports