Optimal Couriers Combination Design for Hoobuy’s Logistics Costs Based on Spreadsheets Data Analysis

2025-04-25

Introduction

In cross-border purchasing platforms like Hoobuy, logistics costs (shipping fees, insurance, tariffs, etc.) significantly impact profit margins. This project analyzes historical Hoobuy logistics data

Target metrics: (1) Cost reduction ≥15% (2) Delivery time compliance rate ≥95% for premium users.

1. Data Preparation & Structure

Sheet NameKey FieldsExample Data Type
Courier_RatesProvider, Weight Tier, Zone, Base FeeDHL: ¥150/kg (0-1kg to USA)
Order_HistoryOrderID, Weight(kg), Volume(cm³), Destination#HB2024: 2.5kg, 40×30×20cm → Germany
Tariff_RefCountry, Product Category, Duty RateUK: Electronics 12% + VAT 20%

Critical ETL Steps:MAX(Actual Weight, (L×W×H)/5000), flag high-tariff destinations (e.g., Brazil).

2. Cost-Mapping Algorithms

2.1 Dynamic Cost Matrix

Total Cost = Base Shipping + (Declared Value × Insurance Rate) + (CIF × Tariff Rate)

Where CIF = Product Cost + Insurance + Freight

2.2 Statistics Pivot

  • EMS
  • US Tax-Free Line

3. Optimized Courier Selection Model

  1. Filter by Milestone Time
  2. Volume-to-Weight Segmentation
  3. Threshold Alerts15% of product value

Sample Optimization: 5kg Power Tool to Australia

Original: UPS Express (¥620, 3 days) → Optimized: SF International Economy (¥410, 7 days) + purchase delay tolerance rebate

4. Result Dashboard (Google Data Studio)

Visual KPIs:
- MEAN cost/kg ↓22% post-implementation
- 74% orders now using hybrid courier splits (bulk+express)

Hoobuy Logistics Dashboard

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