RFP Support & Pricing Model for E-commerce Fulfillment

Written By Swapnil Sohani

Client Type: Third-party logistics provider bidding for a new fulfillment contract

Challenge: The client required a comprehensive pricing and labor model to respond to a time-sensitive Greenfield RFP for an e-commerce customer with dynamic order profiles.

Approach:
Nikswap Solutions built a custom cost model integrating:

  • Labor standards, MHE rates, and building cost assumptions

  • Ramp-up phasing, shift patterns, and performance tiers

  • Automated report outputs for rapid scenario comparisons

Result:
The 3PL delivered a winning RFP response ahead of schedule with clear cost transparency and staffing logic that impressed the client’s procurement team.

Swapnil Sohani