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Rolling Out an Integrated ERP Across First-Mile, Mid-Mile, and Last-Mile Operations for a Leading E-Commerce Logistics Arm

Freight & LogisticsFreight & Logistics
Industry
Transportation & Logistics
Freight & Logistics
Client
Leading E-Commerce Logistics Arm
Service
Digital, Data & AI
Solution
ERP Roll-Out across First-Mile, Mid-Mile, and Last-Mile Operations

The Logistics Arm is the logistics operating business of a leading e-commerce platform, managing first-mile pickup, mid-mile line-haul, and last-mile delivery operations across a large regional network of hubs and sortation facilities. Prior to this engagement, core operational and financial data was managed across disparate systems with limited integration.

  • Disparate systems managing operational and financial data separately across first-mile, mid-mile, and last-mile operations
  • Limited integration between logistics operations data and financial reporting, slowing month-end close and reconciliation
  • Inconsistent data standards across hubs and sortation facilities, complicating network-wide reporting
  • Manual processes bridging gaps between operational systems and the finance function
  • Limited scalability of existing systems to support the ERP roll-out required for continued network expansion
  • An integrated ERP is foundational infrastructure for a logistics business operating at scale, connecting operational execution directly to financial and management reporting
  • Manual reconciliation between operations and finance systems is a common source of reporting delay and error in fast-scaling logistics networks
  • As network complexity grows across first-mile, mid-mile, and last-mile operations, a common system of record becomes essential to maintaining data integrity
  • Absent an integrated ERP, continued network expansion increases reconciliation burden and reporting risk disproportionately to volume growth
1

ERP Readiness & Requirements Assessment

Assessed current systems and operational requirements across first-mile, mid-mile, and last-mile operations to define ERP scope and requirements.

2

ERP Solution Design

Designed the ERP configuration and data model to support integrated operational and financial processes across the network.

3

Data Migration & Integration

Migrated and integrated data from legacy systems into the new ERP platform, establishing consistent data standards across hubs.

4

Testing & Change Management

Conducted testing and delivered change management and training to prepare operational and finance teams for go-live.

5

Phased Go-Live & Stabilisation

Rolled out the ERP in phases across first-mile, mid-mile, and last-mile operations with a post-go-live stabilisation and support plan.

  • ERP Solution Design & Configuration
  • Integrated Operational & Financial Data Model
  • Data Migration & Standardisation Plan
  • Cross-Functional Testing Programme
  • Change Management & Training Curriculum
  • Phased Go-Live Roadmap
  • Post-Go-Live Stabilisation & Support Plan
01

Integrated Operations & Finance

The ERP roll-out connected operational execution directly to financial reporting across the network.

02

Faster Financial Close

Reduced manual reconciliation shortened the time required for month-end close.

03

Consistent Network-Wide Data

Standardised data across hubs and sortation facilities improved the accuracy of network-wide reporting.

04

Scalable System Foundation

The new ERP platform gave the Logistics Arm a system of record capable of supporting continued network expansion.

30–40%
Reduction in month-end close cycle time (approx.)
100%
First-mile, mid-mile, and last-mile operations migrated to the integrated ERP
25%
Reduction in manual reconciliation effort between operations and finance (approx.)
90%+
Data standardisation achieved across hubs and sortation facilities (approx.)
15+
Hub and sortation facilities onboarded to the new ERP (approx.)
20%
Reduction in reporting errors post-implementation (approx.)

The Logistics Arm now has a single, integrated system of record connecting operations and finance across its network, not simply an upgraded system. Standardised data, faster financial close, and a stabilised platform let the business scale its network with confidence in the underlying data.

Digital, Data & AIERP ImplementationLogistics SystemsFinancial Integration

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