The AI assistant for transport planning is the highlight of LIS’s exhibition stand at IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026. With the new LIS Smart Assistant LISA, the company automates recurring tasks in transport planning. This gives transport planners more time to focus on complex decisions and boosts their efficiency. The assistant solution is directly integrated into the WinSped Transport Management System (TMS). No separate system or extensive training is required. In future, users will communicate with LISA via chat or voice commands, making it much easier to manage processes.
AI assistant for transport planning automates planning processes
The LIS Smart Assistant analyses existing processes and historical data. Based on this, the AI generates route suggestions, consolidates transport orders and handles preparatory scheduling tasks. This results in well-founded suggestions within a matter of seconds. Manual planning is significantly reduced. At the same time, humans retain control at all times. Each suggested action is only carried out once it has been confirmed. “In future, users will simply communicate with LISA via chat or voice,” says Rolf Hansmann, Co-CEO of LIS Logistische Informationssysteme GmbH.
Greater efficiency thanks to AI features in WinSped Web
In addition to the Smart Assistant, WinSped Web has also undergone extensive further development. The web-based TMS processes data more quickly and displays large volumes of data smoothly. Furthermore, the system reliably handles high order volumes. Companies therefore benefit from shorter response times and improved performance. This is particularly true during periods of high order volumes.
AI automates order processing
New AI features make it much easier to capture transport orders. The software automatically processes PDF files, emails, scanned documents and handwritten notes. The integrated AI analyses the content in a matter of seconds. It then identifies relevant information and uses it to create structured transport orders. This works in multiple languages and requires no prior training.
This significantly reduces the amount of manual data entry required. At the same time, it minimises data entry errors and reduces processing times.
AI Dropzone improves document management
Document management also benefits from artificial intelligence. The new AI drop zone in WinSped automatically assigns documents to the correct order. For example, users can file a delivery note, a proof of delivery receipt or a loading slip using drag-and-drop. The AI recognises the document type, extracts relevant information and automatically assigns the document. This eliminates the need for time-consuming manual searches. Companies save time and optimise their workflows.
AI improves data quality and process reliability
Another innovation is AI-powered anomaly detection. It analyses order and invoicing data in real time. At the same time, it identifies unusual deviations at an early stage. This helps to prevent errors before they disrupt operations. Companies benefit from higher data quality and greater process reliability.
“Digitalisation in transport logistics is advancing rapidly. That is why we are continuously investing in the further development of WinSped,” says Rolf Hansmann.
LIS Logistische Informationssysteme GmbH
A passion for logistics, a keen interest in modern data processing and a keen eye for the industry’s needs – these have been the driving force and the recipe for success at LIS Logistische Informationssysteme GmbH (LIS) since its foundation 45 years ago. With an unflagging spirit of innovation, the software company, based in Greven (Westphalia), has risen to become one of the leading providers of transport management systems and, more recently, a developer of warehouse management systems. With WinSped, which ensures optimal dispatch planning and the smooth, automated flow of business processes, the company – part of the DKV Mobility Group – markets one of the most widely used applications for freight forwarders in Germany today. Designed to be flexible, customisable and equipped with a wide range of interfaces, WinSped can be easily integrated into almost any environment. LIS Warehouse Management (LWM) is also highly flexible and customisable, and is available either in combination with WinSped or as a stand-alone solution. The cloud-based system is specifically tailored to European third-party logistics (3PL) providers and organises and optimises the entire internal flow of materials in warehouses and distribution centres.
LIS currently employs over 260 staff and has sites in Geldermalsen (Netherlands), Pszczyna (Poland), Périgny (France), Madrid (Spain) and Allerød (Denmark).