Connect to the ClearMetal API with Parabola

Learn how to connect ClearMetal with Parabola via its API, along with practical use cases the connection allows for.
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Ben Pollack
Last updated:
May 29, 2025

Connecting via API with with ClearMetal enables organizations to automate their supply chain visibility and predictive logistics operations through an AI-powered platform. This powerful connection allows businesses to streamline their logistics workflows while maintaining predictive accuracy and real-time visibility, all through a robust API that supports sophisticated supply chain intelligence automation.

How do I connect via API?

  1. Connect to the ClearMetal API through Parabola by navigating to the API page and selecting ClearMetal
  2. Authenticate using your ClearMetal credentials and configure necessary security settings
  3. Select the data endpoints you want to access (shipments, predictions, events, analytics)
  4. Configure your flow in Parabola by adding transformation steps to process your logistics data
  5. Set up automated triggers for visibility updates and predictive modeling

What is ClearMetal?

ClearMetal is an AI-powered supply chain visibility platform that provides predictive logistics and continuous delivery experience solutions. As a leader in supply chain intelligence, ClearMetal enables organizations to leverage machine learning for accurate ETAs, inventory management, and customer experience optimization.

What does ClearMetal do?

ClearMetal provides a comprehensive supply chain intelligence platform that enables organizations to manage their logistics operations with predictive accuracy. Through its API, businesses can automate sophisticated visibility workflows while maintaining prediction accuracy and customer satisfaction. The platform excels in handling complex supply chain data, supporting everything from ETA predictions to inventory optimization and exception management.

The API enables programmatic access to ClearMetal's full feature set, including predictive modeling, event processing, and analytics capabilities. Organizations can leverage this functionality to build automated intelligence workflows, manage visibility updates, and coordinate complex logistics operations while maintaining optimal accuracy and efficiency.

What can I do with the API connection?

Predictive ETA Automation

Through Connecting via API with with ClearMetal, logistics teams can automate their ETA prediction workflows. The API enables automated arrival predictions, delay risk analysis, and customer notification management. This automation ensures accurate delivery estimates while reducing manual calculations.

Exception Management

Organizations can leverage the API to automate their exception handling processes. The system can identify potential disruptions, coordinate response actions, and manage stakeholder communications. This automation helps maintain service levels while reducing response times.

Inventory Intelligence

Operations teams can automate their inventory optimization through the API connection. The system can predict stock requirements, manage buffer levels, and coordinate replenishment timing. This automation streamlines inventory management while preventing stockouts.

Customer Experience Enhancement

Service teams can automate their customer communication through the API. The system can generate proactive updates, manage delivery promises, and coordinate exception notifications. This integration ensures consistent customer experience while reducing support overhead.

Performance Analytics

Business teams can automate their supply chain analytics through the API. The system can generate prediction accuracy reports, track key performance indicators, and analyze operational efficiency. This automation provides comprehensive oversight while simplifying reporting procedures.

Through this API connection, organizations can create sophisticated supply chain intelligence workflows that leverage ClearMetal's capabilities while eliminating manual operations and reducing complexity. The integration supports automated predictions, seamless visibility, and comprehensive analytics, enabling teams to focus on strategic decisions rather than tactical coordination.

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