Shipping Spend Analysis Project

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The Roasters Pack
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Suneal Pabari
CEO/Co-Founder
(5)
4
Preferred learners
  • Anywhere
  • Academic experience
Categories
Data Data analysis Data modelling Supply chain optimization Databases
Skills
spend analysis cost reduction data analysis accounting
Project scope
What is the main goal for this project?

The goal of this project is to analyze our shipping spend, shipping refunds and trends with the goal of cost reduction. This will involve several different steps for the students, including:


- Analyzing our existing data related to shipping spend, shipping refunds and trends.


- Developing a cost reduction strategy based on the data analysis.


- Identifying areas for improvement in our shipping process.


- Researching other variables that can reduce our shipping costs.


- Accounting for additional variables in the cost reduction strategy.


- Testing the developed strategy and making improvements based on additional data.


What tasks will learners need to complete to achieve the project goal?

By the end of the project, students should demonstrate:


- Understanding of our existing data related to shipping spend, shipping refunds and trends.


- Understanding of variables that affect the cost of shipping.


- Identification of areas for improvement in our shipping process.


Bonus steps would include:


- Testing the developed strategy with actual shipping data and accounting for additional parameters


Final deliverables should include


- All source code.


- A written report explaining the data analysis process and outcomes.


How will you support learners in completing the project?

Weekly check-ins and one on ones with Operations Manager to go over their work, provide feedback and guidance on how to perform their tasks better.

About the company

The Roasters Pack is the best way to get your cup of coffee. Every month we'll send thousands of Canadians three different coffees from different talented Canadian craft roasters. We bring the best specialty coffee shop experience to your home.

We also run Leaderboard Coffee (an international coffee game), Matchmaker Coffee (a personalized coffee subscription), This Coffee Co. (our small-batch roastery), and a B2B cafe supplies distribution company.