🚗 Operational Cost Optimization with Nissan

Logistics Analytics • Tableau Dashboards • Strategy Consulting

I led a team-based consulting project in collaboration with Nissan North America, focused on identifying cost-saving opportunities in their supply chain logistics and packaging workflows. The engagement was part of Vanderbilt’s DSI Capstone experience, involving direct interaction with Nissan’s data and leadership teams.

🔍 Problem Discovery

Nissan wanted to evaluate inefficiencies in how parts were packaged and transported. We worked closely with supply chain managers and engineers to understand the process end-to-end, identifying three key areas for potential optimization: repackaging rates, cost-per-shipment, and geographic distribution of parts.

📊 Dashboard-Driven Insights

I designed and implemented a suite of Tableau dashboards that visualized monthly logistics data and warehouse performance across the U.S. These tools enabled Nissan teams to quickly identify high-cost shipping lanes, underutilized facilities, and packaging inconsistencies.

🤝 Collaboration & Delivery

Our team held regular check-ins with Nissan stakeholders to validate assumptions and refine deliverables. The final presentation was delivered to a panel of executives including Nissan’s CFO, who appreciated the clarity and actionability of our findings. Due to the NDA in place, implementation details are confidential.

💡 What I Contributed

🛠 Tools & Technologies

Tableau • Excel • Python (Pandas) • Logistics data modeling • Stakeholder engagement • Strategic reporting

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