Financial Modelling Tool for Logistics Companies
Understanding seasonal changes and financial pressures in cash flow is essential for logistics companies. Brixx is equipped with powerful forecasting tools to help plan fleet expansions, manage operating costs, and respond to changing demand with confidence.
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We are working on creating this template in Brixx. Although it isn’t available just yet, you can follow the guidance below to help get started. If you need any further assistance, don’t hesitate to get in touch – we’re here to help!
Project Setup
- Project name: Logistics Fleet Operations
- Time period: Monthly (suits tracking contracts, fuel costs, and salaries)
Income Components
- Component: Logistics Revenue
- Sub-components:
- Retail Client A – £15,000/month
- Manufacturing Client B – £10,000/month
- Spot Deliveries (Ad hoc short-term jobs) – Avg. £5,000/month
- Express / Same-Day Delivery Premiums – £3,000/month
- Storage Services (Warehousing) – £4,000/month
- Sub-components:
- Component: Additional Income
- Sub-components:
- Fuel Surcharges Passed to Clients – £1,500/month
- Late Delivery Penalty Reversals (reclaimed fines) – £500/month
- Scrap Sales (old pallets, parts) – £200/month
- Sub-components:
Expenditure Components
- Component: Operational Costs
- Sub-components:
- Driver Wages – £18,000/month (6 full-time drivers at £3,000/month)
- Fuel – £9,000/month (based on fuel rates and mileage)
- Vehicle Maintenance & Repairs – £2,000/month
- Route Management Software – £400/month
- Vehicle Insurance – £1,500/month
- Tolls, Licenses & Permits – £600/month
- Warehouse Rent & Utilities – £3,500/month
- Sub-components:
- Component: Administrative Costs
- Sub-components:
- Office Staff Wages – £6,000/month (2 admin + 1 manager)
- Accounting & Legal Fees – £1,200/year
- Marketing & Client Acquisition – £500/month
- IT/Comms Software (e.g., CRM, email, phone) – £200/month
- Staff Training & Certification – £2,000/year
- Sub-components:
Asset Components
- Component: Fixed Assets
- Sub-components:
- Fleet Vehicles (4 x Lorries at £40,000 each, depreciated over 5 years)
- Forklifts (2 units at £12,000 each)
- Warehouse Equipment (racking, scanners – £10,000)
- Office Equipment (£5,000 – computers, desks, etc.)
- Sub-components:
- Component: Current Assets
- Sub-components:
- Cash Reserves (£20,000 opening balance, topped up by profits)
- Accounts Receivable (avg. £15,000/month unpaid invoices)
- Fuel Cards Balance (prepaid – £1,000/month top-up)
- Spare Parts Inventory (£4,000 value)
- Sub-components:
Funding Components
- Component: Vehicle Loans
- Sub-components:
- Fleet Finance – £120,000 total at 5% over 5 years (monthly repayments ~£2,264)
- Sub-components:
- Component: Initial Investment
- Sub-components:
- Founder Capital Injection – £80,000
- Business Grant (Logistics Expansion Fund) – £20,000
- Sub-components:
- Component: Overdraft / Credit Line
- Sub-components:
- £30,000 business overdraft facility (modelled only when used)
- Sub-components:
Scenario Planning in Brixx
- Fuel Price Volatility
- Create alternative fuel cost components to simulate 10% and 20% price hikes.
- Fleet Downtime
- Model one vehicle being out of action for a month, reducing income and increasing repair costs.
- Client Loss or Late Payment
- Test loss of a key contract (e.g., Retail Client A) and delay in receivables for 2 months.
- Expansion Plan
- Add a new vehicle + driver in month 12. Model the capital outlay and forecast revenue growth from new contracts.
- Environmental Regulation Costs
- Add compliance upgrade costs in a future month (e.g., new emissions standards).
Dashboard & Reporting
- Cash Flow Report
- Monthly inflows from contracts, less variable fuel and fixed wage costs, with projections for surplus.
- Balance Sheet
- Track depreciating vehicle values, loan repayments, growing cash reserves, and outstanding receivables.
- Profit & Loss Statement
- Revenue from transport and warehousing services vs operational and admin costs, showing pre-tax profit.
- Custom KPIs
- Revenue per Vehicle
- Cost per Mile
- Fleet Utilisation Rate
- Gross Margin per Client
- Delivery Timeliness (Modelled as a non-financial metric, tracked in notes)
Who can use this Brixx template?
- Freight and transport companies
- Courier services
- Logistics managers and fleet operators
Brixx is a great tool for
- Planning finances for logistics operations
- Budgeting for vehicles, routes, staff, and fuel
- Managing the financial strategy behind deliveries, warehouse operations, or supply chains
How does Brixx benefit logistics companies?
- Built specifically with the logistics sector in mind, this template covers all aspects of operational and capital planning
- Track and project income from delivery contracts, recurring service agreements, and new business streams
- Monitor cost trends like fuel, maintenance, insurance, and leasing
- Forecast fleet purchases and staff expansions with detailed cash flow projections
- Instantly assess the financial impact of rising fuel prices, changes in contract volumes, or vehicle downtime
Strategic forecasting in Brixx
- Model the effects of increased delivery volumes or expanded routes
- Provide clear, data-driven projections to secure investment or loans
- Plan for fleet upgrades, repairs, and long-term infrastructure improvements
- Understand how external variables like fuel costs and labour availability affect your bottom line
- Evaluate what-if scenarios before committing to capital expenditure or business expansion
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"Being able to run a variety of scenarios on Brixx was crucial to our first year of planning."
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For logistics businesses, having access to real-time financial models is crucial to staying competitive. Brixx’s financial forecasting software helps you anticipate costs, evaluate new income opportunities, and manage cash flow across every part of your operation.
From testing delivery price adjustments to planning vehicle purchases or expansion into new regions, Brixx makes it easy to see the long-term impact of your decisions. With over two decades of experience in business modelling, Brixx delivers clarity and control to logistics firms navigating a challenging market.
Investing in Brixx means you’re not just tracking your finances – you’re actively shaping your business future.