Case study
Logistics cost optimization and operational intelligence
At a glance
What Novamar Tech delivered
Discovery, dashboards, and operational intelligence
Operational discovery & process analysis
- Discovery workshops.
- Logistics process analysis.
- Cost allocation assessment.
- Supplier engagement analysis.
- Workflow mapping.
- Optimization planning.
Platform & dashboard design
- Cost allocation framework.
- Supplier dashboards.
- Logistics manager dashboards.
- Reporting systems.
- Data visualization.
- Dashboard architecture.
Data & operational
intelligence
- Data acquisition & integration.
- Cost allocation algorithms.
- Operational analytics.
- Performance reporting.
- Business intelligence.
- Decision-support insights.
Process optimization & infrastructure
- Process optimization.
- Supplier onboarding framework.
- Workflow standardization.
- Operational automation.
- Scalable infrastructure.
- Governance framework.
Project overview
A fairer way to distribute logistics center costs
A major grocery retail chain operating more than 150 stores needed a more efficient way to manage and distribute the operational costs of its centralized logistics center.
The existing model lacked transparency for suppliers and required significant manual effort to calculate cost allocations. The objective was to develop a scalable, data-driven solution that would fairly distribute logistics costs, improve supplier engagement, and provide operational visibility across the entire logistics network.
Novamar Tech partnered with the client to design a comprehensive cost allocation framework, supporting dashboards, and analytical tools that transformed logistics operations into a transparent and measurable process.
The challenge
Allocating shared costs fairly, at scale
The retailer faced several operational and business challenges related to managing logistics center expenses and supplier relationships. Key challenges included:
- Fairly allocating logistics center costs across hundreds of suppliers.
- Building trust and transparency around the pricing model.
- Managing large volumes of operational and supplier data.
- Improving logistics processes while maintaining operational efficiency.
- Providing stakeholders with real-time visibility into costs and performance.
The solution needed to balance business objectives, supplier acceptance, and long-term scalability.
The solution
A transparent, data-driven cost optimization ecosystem
Novamar Tech developed a complete logistics cost optimization ecosystem powered by data analysis, automation, and operational visibility. Key components included:
- Data-driven cost allocation methodology.
- Supplier-facing transparency dashboards.
- Logistics management dashboard for internal teams.
- Automated reporting and cost breakdown calculations.
- Supplier onboarding and engagement framework.
- Process optimization recommendations based on operational analysis.
- Centralized data collection and visualization.
The result was a transparent logistics model that benefited both the retailer and its supplier network.
Outcomes
Operational improvements across the platform
01
Improved operational transparency
Centralized dashboards provided visibility into logistics costs, supplier activity, and operational performance.
02
Fair cost distribution
A data-driven allocation model created a transparent and scalable framework for distributing logistics center expenses.
03
Process efficiency
Optimized workflows reduced manual effort and improved operational consistency across the organization.
04
Stronger supplier collaboration
Greater pricing transparency improved supplier trust, engagement, and adoption of the new operating model.
05
Scalable foundation for growth
The platform established an infrastructure capable of supporting future expansion and operational evolution.
Technology stack
Technologies and tools we used
Services
- Product discovery
- Business process modeling & optimization
- Rapid prototyping
- Data acquisition & integration
- Data wrangling & cleaning
- Data analytics
- Algorithm development
- Business intelligence
Client testimonial
What our client had to say
Partnering with Novamar Tech has been transformative for our logistics operations. The innovative cost allocation model and the transparency provided by the Supplier Dashboard have not only helped us eliminate a significant expense but also strengthened our relationships with our suppliers.
The process optimization and the new supplier engagement model have set us up for long-term success. We are thrilled with the results and look forward to continuing our partnership with Novamar Tech.
Deputy Director of Operations
Engagement facts
Behind the build
Dashboards built for every role in the supply chain
Supplier-facing transparency dashboards and internal logistics manager dashboards, both built around the same real cost allocation and operational data.
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