About Our Client
Expolanka Freight Limited (EFL) is a leading global logistics and supply chain solutions provider, recognized for its innovative and customer-centric approach. Headquartered in Sri Lanka, EFL operates across 25+ countries, offering end-to-end logistics solutions spanning air and ocean freight, warehousing, and supply chain management. Serving industries such as fashion, retail, pharmaceuticals, and technology, EFL leverages cutting-edge technology, real-time data insights, and sustainable practices to optimize operations and drive business success.
Challenge
EFL faced significant challenges in managing operational and financial data due to the reliance on manual processes and Excel-based reporting. These inefficiencies led to:
- Data Silos & Inconsistencies: Disparate data sources made it difficult to consolidate insights.
- Time-Consuming & Error-Prone Processes: Manual data entry and reporting increased the risk of human error, reducing data accuracy and reliability.
- Limited Visibility & Analytics: The absence of real-time dashboards and automated analytics hindered decision-making and performance tracking.
EFL needed an integrated solution to automate data collection, enhance data visualization, and provide actionable insights to improve operational efficiency and financial oversight.
Solution
EFL partnered with Kyanon Digital (KD) to develop a centralized, real-time dashboard solution that enables efficient data analytics, visualization, and reporting. The project had two primary objectives:
- Short-Term Goal: Eliminate manual data uploads and reduce reporting errors.
- Long-Term Goal: Enable performance tracking and strategic decision-making through automated data integration across cargo operations and financial systems.
1. PowerBI-Driven Data Visualization & Reporting
To transform EFL’s data management, KD leveraged PowerBI to build an interactive, real-time business intelligence dashboard. This solution provided:
- Dynamic Data Visualization: Replacing static Excel reports with intuitive, drill-down dashboards for shipment tracking, financial performance, sales trends, and trade insights.
- Automated Reporting: Seamless integration with EFL’s data sources, eliminating manual data entry and ensuring real-time updates.
- Advanced Analytics & Predictive Insights: AI-powered analytics to identify trends, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), and optimize business decisions.
- Cross-Department Access: Role-based access controls allowed EFL teams across logistics, finance, and management to gain relevant insights tailored to their functions.
2. Custom Content Management System (CMS) for Data Governance
KD also developed a custom CMS to manage user access, data input, and business rule configurations, ensuring smooth operations. The CMS provided:
- Centralized User & Data Management: Secure access control to prevent unauthorized modifications.
- Data Accuracy & Consistency: Ensuring clean and reliable data for dashboards and reports.
- Seamless Integration with PowerBI: Allowing real-time updates without manual intervention.
Regional Impact Across Vietnam, the Philippines & Cambodia
Kyanon Digital has been supporting EFL’s data transformation across multiple countries, including Vietnam, the Philippines, and Cambodia. By delivering localized data insights and customized dashboards, KD ensures operational efficiency at a regional scale, helping EFL streamline logistics, enhance financial tracking, and improve customer service.
Results & Business Impact
Through this collaboration, KD successfully empowered EFL with a data-driven decision-making framework, leading to:
Real-Time Business Intelligence: Immediate access to critical logistics and financial data.
- Improved Accuracy & Efficiency: Eliminated manual errors, reducing reporting time and enhancing operational control.
- Enhanced Data-Driven Decision-Making: Executive dashboards providing actionable insights for strategic planning.
- Scalable & Future-Proof Solution: The system is designed to adapt to EFL’s growth, integrating new data sources and expanding its analytics capabilities.
By leveraging data analytics, visualization, and automation, Kyanon Digital has transformed EFL’s reporting and business intelligence landscape, positioning the company for long-term success in the competitive logistics industry.
Services & Technologies
- Services: Data Analytics, Data Visualisation, Data Engineers, Software Development
- Technologies: Power BI, Python
