Informe práctica empresarial en Geodis Colombia ltda

Abstract

The business internship carried out at Geodis Colombia, a 4PL operator responsible for the international supply chain of major multinational companies, aimed to diagnose and design an improvement plan focused on determining the unit cost of imports. The main problem identified was the absence of a standardized method to accurately determine the logistics and customs costs associated with each imported item, a situation that limits financial analysis capacity in international trade operations (Rodrigue, 2024). This lack of traceability generated inability to measure operational profitability and limited use of the SAP system. During the project development, process analysis methodologies, business diagnosis through PESTEL and SWOT matrices, and cost allocation techniques were applied (Saunders et al., 2019) to map the current import flow and identify critical points in the supply chain. The improvement plan was structured around three axes: detailed cost auditing by Geodis, use of digital tools (Power Apps and Excel matrices), and projection towards SAP integration, solutions aligned with logistics digitalization trends (Büyüközkan & Göçer, 2018). The results allowed the development of a more transparent unit costing model that facilitates strategic decision-making in purchasing and international logistics. It is concluded that the implementation of this system optimizes cost management, improves operational traceability, and strengthens customer competitiveness (Ivanov & Dolgui, 2020). The experience consolidated competencies in international trade, 4PL logistics, and customs management, generating valuable contributions for both organizations.