Why do you need analytics
You don't understand where the money for logistics is going
Logistics data analytics breaks down the cost of goods sold down to the last kopeck: fuel, salaries, depreciation, and time—for each trip, driver, and branch.
The route has been completed — but no one knows exactly how
Real-time logistics analytics tracks actual performance against plan for each route — including mileage, departure delays, time deviations at stops, missed stops, and uncompleted routes — by branch and by any metric.
There are more retail outlets, but revenue is falling
Profitability analysis of locations shows which locations are profitable and which are unprofitable — taking into account actual transportation costs. This serves as the basis for optimizing logistics costs by revising terms or discontinuing service to unprofitable customers.
There is no single overview — each branch has its own Excel file
The consolidated dashboard brings together all the network KPIs on a single screen. No phone calls, no manually compiled spreadsheets — just open it and see the results.
Analytics capabilities
One screen — a complete overview of the fleet's operations
Percentage of delays, time deviations at stops, excess mileage, vehicle utilization, departure delays, and branch comparisons — transparency of transportation costs all in one place, without having to switch between reports. Filter by branch, vehicle, route status, stop, and city. The set of metrics is flexible — you can collect exactly the data relevant to your company’s monitoring needs.
Plan vs Actual
Expense tracking for transportation companies across all branches: mileage, excess mileage in kilometers and as a percentage, adherence to the route sequence, late departures, time deviations at stops, missed stops, and route completion rates. You can immediately see where and to what extent actual performance deviates from the plan — for each branch separately.
Costs
Components of transportation costs broken down by customer and cost segment: per km, kg, visit, hour, and day — plan vs. actual. This shows which customers are the most expensive to serve and where costs exceed the norm. If cargo cost data is fed into the system, the total route margin can be calculated, taking logistics into account.
Client service
Percentage of late deliveries, average unloading time, planned vs. actual number of visits, and percentage of returns — for each delivery location, broken down by individual visit. A monthly trend showing improvements in service quality over time.
Drivers rating
An objective assessment of each driver based on system data: punctuality of visits, adherence to the route, excess mileage, missed stops, and speed. This can be used for more than just monitoring — companies pay bonuses based on KPIs from this report and share the rankings with the drivers themselves. The numbers eliminate subjectivity from any discussion.
Depot rating
Comparison of all depots based on a single standard: mileage, tardiness, adherence to the route, unvisited locations, and cost per kilogram. Color-coding immediately highlights where problems lie. This helps identify best practices and roll them out across the entire network.
Unplanned stops
A heat map and a list of stops not included in the route, with the duration for each vehicle. You can see exactly where and for how long a vehicle was parked outside of delivery points. If logistics specialists record the reasons for the stops, the system generates analytics based on those reasons and allows you to track trends.
Clients geography
Map with overlaid metrics: percentage of late deliveries and cost per kilogram for each location and city. Problem areas are immediately apparent — where service is poorer and where delivery costs more. Delivery segments and cost trends provide an additional perspective for analyzing transportation costs and reviewing rates by region.
Temperature control
The average temperature for each vehicle, tracked by time and route. The graph for the entire period collects data on every temperature spike — when it occurred, in which vehicle, and how severe it was. The system automatically records this information: in the event of a customer complaint or an audit, you have a complete body of evidence, rather than just the driver’s word.
Who will find this useful
Director of Logistics / COO
A consolidated dashboard featuring key KPIs, cost trends, and profitability broken down by branch. This tool helps you make strategic decisions based on data rather than intuition.
Dispatcher / Route Manager
Real-time monitoring of route execution, deviations, and delays. Immediate response to issues even before the driver returns.
Chief financial officer
Total logistics costs, breakdown of expenses by category and department. Data for budgeting and identifying cost savings.
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FAQ
What is logistics cost analysis, and why is it important for businesses?
Logistics cost analytics is a module that collects, organizes, and visualizes all of a company’s transportation costs in real time. It answers a question that rarely has a clear answer in Excel spreadsheets: why do logistics costs what they do, and where exactly can this be changed? Without such a system, decisions are made based on gut feelings; with it, they’re made based on numbers.
What are transportation costs made up of, and how should they be properly accounted for?
Transportation costs consist of direct and indirect expenses: fuel, driver salaries, vehicle depreciation, time costs, and maintenance. The ABM Rinkai TMS analytics module breaks these down into units that are useful for decision-making—per 1 km, 1 kg, 1 visit, 1 hour, or 1 day. This is broken down separately for each route, driver, customer, and branch. This makes it clear exactly how the total amount is calculated and why.
What data does the system use to analyze transportation costs?
The system works with actual route data: mileage, time spent at each stop, number of visits, cargo weight, delivery statuses, and GPS tracking. If the company also provides data on the cost of goods, the system can calculate the total route margin, taking logistics costs into account. Dashboards can be customized to specific needs: you can add or remove metrics and change the breakdowns.