In wartime conditions, logistics efficiency for Ukrainian retailers is increasingly determined not only by delivery costs but also by the resilience of the entire supply chain.
In a new column for Finance.ua, Serhii Atamas, Managing Partner at Kreston Ukraine, analyzes how retailers can reduce their dependence on individual logistics hubs and strengthen the resilience of imported goods supply chains.
One potential solution for fresh product categories is the use of an external consolidation hub in Poland. This model allows retailers to consolidate products from different European suppliers, control product quality before goods enter Ukraine, form smaller mixed shipments, and respond more flexibly to actual demand.
The article also examines a practical case involving a business with an operational presence in Spain and Poland, for which Kreston Ukraine is currently advising on a potential strategic transaction.
The key issue for businesses today is not only the cost of delivery but the total cost of logistics, taking into account working capital, write-offs, and the risk of supply disruptions.
Why should CFOs consider not only delivery costs but also the total cost of logistics, including working capital, write-offs, and disruption risks? Read Serhii Atamas’s column on Finance.ua.
