Operations / FMCG [ Remote ]

16 hours

Logistics Cost Optimization

CLIENT:
A Global Management Consulting Firm -- Grupo Bimbo end client
CONSULTANT:
He is a business and logistics technology leader with over 33+ years of experience in building and transforming supply chain-driven enterprises across India and Southeast Asia. He has successfully delivered high-impact projects across e-commerce, cold chain, agri-inputs, and logistics SaaS domains, with a focus on operations strategy, digital transformation, and rural market penetration. As Co-founder and CEO of Ehaat, he launched a rural omni-channel e-commerce platform backed by a ₹25B listed entity, scaling operations across 150,000 villages and achieving profitability within a year. At Infreight Logistics, he built India’s first freight exchange platform, driving cost savings and efficiency across auto and FMCG sectors. His advisory work spans investment due diligence, GTM strategy, and platform design, including development of control tower solutions for major healthcare and logistics firms. He has led organization-wide digitization and restructuring efforts to unlock growth and operational visibility. A mentor to startups and advisor to private equity firms, he blends strategic insight with ground-level execution expertise.
ASSIGNMENT:
The client, a global management consulting firm, engaged an expert to support logistics cost optimization for a leading food processing company. The objective was to benchmark transportation rates (per km per ton) across select regions and vehicle types aligned with the client’s operations. The focus was on analyzing rate structures, market variances, and fleet economics to identify savings opportunities. The project required deep industry insight to validate logistics pricing, assess vendor competitiveness, and provide actionable recommendations for cost rationalization.
OUTCOME:
The expert delivered a comprehensive benchmarking report outlining logistics rates across key regions and vehicle categories, identifying cost discrepancies related to industry norms. The analysis uncovered inefficiencies in route planning, underutilized vehicle capacity, and inconsistent vendor pricing. Strategic recommendations included renegotiation of contracts, optimized load planning, and deployment of region-specific rate cards. The client gained actionable insights to align logistics costs with market benchmarks. Additionally, the expert provided a scalable framework for continuous rate monitoring and vendor performance evaluation to support long-term cost control and operational efficiency.