Blikbuy Platform Leverages Spreadsheets for Packaging Cost Control and Optimization

As an emerging cross-border purchasing platform, Blikbuy has implemented a data-driven approach to optimize packaging operations and reduce logistical expenses. By utilizing spreadsheet tools, the company systematically manages packaging costs across material procurement, labor allocation, and design efficiency.

Comprehensive Packaging Cost Tracking

Material Cost Breakdown: Detailed recording of corrugated boxes, adhesive tapes, cushioning materials (bubble wrap/foam peanuts), and customized packaging per product SKU
Labor Efficiency Metrics: Time-motion studies for packaging staff productivity, including per-unit packaging time benchmarks
Design Expense Analysis: Cost-benefit assessment of structural packaging engineering vs. standard solutions

Through Google Sheets, the platform automatically aggregates packaging-related expenses across 200+ suppliers with conditional formatting highlighting cost deviations >5% from category benchmarks.

Strategic Cost Reduction Initiatives

Dimensional Weight Optimization

Spreadsheet analysis revealed 38% of packages incurred excessive dimensional weight charges. This prompted implementation of RIGHT-SIZE algorithms:

Reduced average box volume by 19%
Decreased void fill usage by 27%
Projected annual savings: $240,000

Vendor Performance Dashboards

Automated scorecards evaluate suppliers on 9 KPIs including:

Material waste rate (%)
Price volatility index
Defective packaging incidents

Quantifiable Business Outcomes

Metric	Pre-Optimization	Current	Improvement
Packaging Cost per Order	$3.42	$2.67	22% ↓
Damage Rate	2.8%	1.5%	46% ↓
Packaging Time	4.2 min	3.1 min	26% ↓

Ongoing spreadsheet modeling explores potential 12-18% additional savings through AI-assisted packaging pattern generation and recycled material integration.