- Supply Chain Optimization
Cutting Procurement Costs by 40% in East Africa
Frigate enabled a leading electrical distributor in East Africa to streamline procurement and reduce costs by consolidating suppliers, optimizing shipping, and ensuring faster delivery cycles through strategic single-point sourcing programs.
- 40% cost savings via vendor consolidation & container optimization
- 30% faster delivery with reduced multi-supplier delays
- ₹50 Lakh+ order executed through Mombasa port
- Simplified operations with fewer vendors & documents
Category
Supply Chain Optimization
Industry
Electrical & Mechanical Commodities – East Africa
Core Capabilities
Vendor Consolidation, Container Optimization, Procurement Strategy, Logistics Planning
Multiple Supplier Dependencies
The distributor relied on several vendors for different items, creating coordination delays, higher costs, and inconsistent quality.
Tight Margins in a Price-Sensitive Market
As a regional distributor, profitability was under constant pressure, demanding a cost-effective sourcing model.
High Shipping & Freight Costs
Partial container loads increased per-unit shipping costs, making cross-border distribution less competitive.
- Supply Challenges
Customer Key Challenges
The project tackled fragmented sourcing, high freight overheads, and margin pressures to build a leaner, more reliable supply chain in East Africa.
- Logistics Control
Key Highlights
Frigate restructured the client’s procurement model, driving measurable cost reductions, improved logistics efficiency, and stronger supply chain resilience across East Africa.
- Freight Optimization
Key Solutions
Frigate applied a structured sourcing and logistics strategy to consolidate fragmented procurement, optimize freight costs, and deliver measurable supply chain efficiency across East Africa.
Requirement Analysis
Conducted a detailed study of the distributor’s multi-vendor procurement model, identifying inefficiencies in sourcing, shipping, and documentation.
Consolidation Planning
Mapped product categories—cables, lugs, glands, and sleeves—into a single sourcing channel, validating availability, pricing, and quality benchmarks.
Logistics Optimization
Designed a full-container strategy via Mombasa port, ensuring maximum load utilization, minimized freight overheads, and predictable delivery timelines.
Vendor Integration & Production Setup
Coordinated with Tier-1 partners for synchronized production, order consolidation, and export compliance to streamline execution.
Quality & Delivery Assurance
Standardized documentation, implemented single-window order tracking, and executed smooth regional distribution across Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda.
- Delivery Cycle
Execution Process
Frigate managed the project from supplier engagement to shipment delivery through a structured, end-to-end execution approach focused on cost efficiency, logistics optimization, and operational simplicity.
Outcomes of the Client
- Procurement Savings – Reduced overall sourcing costs through vendor consolidation and optimized container utilization.
- Lead Time Reduction – Improved supply reliability by eliminating multi-supplier delays and ensuring predictable delivery schedules.
- ₹50 Lakh+ Consolidated Order – Executed a large-scale shipment via Mombasa port, distributed seamlessly across East Africa.
- Operational Simplicity – Streamlined documentation, vendor interactions, and order tracking through a single partner.
- Expanded Product Scope – Frigate now supplies both electrical and mechanical commodities under one program.
- Regional Supply Strength – Enabled consistent coverage for Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda, strengthening cross-border distribution.
Client Testimonial
“Frigate simplified what was once a complex and costly procurement process. By consolidating our sourcing, optimizing logistics, and ensuring timely delivery, they transformed our supply chain into a far more efficient system. Their transparency, commitment, and ability to handle regional distribution gave us the confidence to scale with reduced risks and stronger margins.”
About Frigate
Frigate specializes in high-precision engineering and advanced manufacturing solutions. By combining design validation, prototyping, multi-vendor integration, and quality assurance, Frigate enables global companies to localize production, achieve cost efficiency, and ensure scalability.
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