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[OR] [GI] [E3] [CBS] [2] [ITo] Establish Impact Tolerances

Written by Moh Heng Goh | Oct 21, 2025 7:36:04 AM

CBS-2 Delivery / Logistics / Parcel Services (GrabExpress, last-mile delivery)

Introduction

Impact tolerance is a critical component of operational resilience, defining the acceptable thresholds of disruption for critical business services.

For Grab Indonesia’s CBS-2, which encompasses the delivery, logistics, and parcel services under GrabExpress, establishing clear impact tolerances ensures that the organisation can maintain service continuity during operational incidents, mitigate customer dissatisfaction, and comply with regulatory expectations.

By setting Maximum Tolerable Downtime (MTD) and Maximum Tolerable Data Loss (MTDL) for each sub-process (Sub-CBS), Grab Indonesia can prioritise resources, enhance recovery strategies, and support informed decision-making in crisis scenarios.

This chapter presents the impact tolerance assessment for each detailed process within CBS-2, aligning operational resilience requirements with practical service delivery considerations.

Table: Impact Tolerance Summary for CBS-2 Delivery / Logistics / Parcel Services (GrabExpress)

 

Sub-CBS Code

Sub-CBS

Maximum Tolerable Downtime (MTD)

Maximum Tolerable Data Loss (MTDL)

Customer Impact

Regulatory Impact

Impact Type

Current Resilience Status

Action Required

CBS-2.1

Order / Booking & Quotation

2 hours

0 hours

High delays in booking reduce customer trust

Medium – financial services compliance

Operational / Financial

Moderate – system backups exist

Implement real-time failover and automated reconciliation

CBS-2.2

Pickup & Collection

4 hours

0 hours

High – delayed pickups affect the delivery schedule

Low

Operational

Moderate – manual backup available

Enhance partner coordination and real-time status monitoring

CBS-2.3

Routing & Transit (Last-Mile / Inter/First Mile)

6 hours

1 hour

High delays propagate to delivery

Medium – transport regulations

Operational / Legal

Moderate

Implement routing redundancy and GPS tracking analytics

CBS-2.4

Delivery / Drop-Off

4 hours

1 hour

High – missed deliveries impact customer satisfaction

Low

Operational

Moderate

Strengthen fleet coordination and alternate delivery routing

CBS-2.5

Returns / Reverse Logistics

8 hours

2 hours

Medium – delayed returns affect customer trust

Low

Operational

Low

Optimise returns workflow and integrate automated tracking

CBS-2.6

Customer Support / Exceptions Handling

2 hours

0 hours

High unresolved issues reduce customer satisfaction

Medium – data protection compliance

Operational / Regulatory

Moderate

Enhance CRM availability and escalation procedures

CBS-2.7

Fleet / Partner Management

6 hours

1 hour

High service capacity affected

Medium – contractual obligations

Operational

Moderate

Implement partner monitoring dashboards and contingency resources

CBS-2.8

Pricing, Billing & Payments

2 hours

0 hours

High – incorrect charges impact customer trust

High – financial reporting compliance

Financial / Regulatory

Moderate

Deploy redundant payment systems and automated reconciliation

CBS-2.9

Tracking, Visibility & Information Systems

2 hours

0 hours

High – lack of tracking reduces transparency

Medium – regulatory reporting

Operational / Regulatory

Moderate

Upgrade monitoring systems and failover infrastructure

CBS-2.10

Regulatory, Safety, and Compliance

12 hours

0 hours

Medium – delayed compliance reporting

High – legal penalties

Regulatory

Moderate

Conduct regular audits and automated compliance alerts

CBS-2.11

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

24 hours

4 hours

Low innovation delay has a minimal immediate impact

Low

Strategic / Operational

Low

Establish a resilient project management framework and knowledge retention

Summing Up …

Setting appropriate impact tolerances for CBS-2 Delivery / Logistics / Parcel Services allows Grab Indonesia to clearly define operational limits, prioritise critical recovery efforts, and reduce exposure to customer dissatisfaction or regulatory penalties. Each Sub-CBS has been evaluated for potential downtime, data loss, and resulting impacts, ensuring that both operational and strategic resilience objectives are addressed.

By implementing the recommended actions and continuously monitoring resilience metrics, Grab Indonesia can strengthen the robustness of GrabExpress, maintain consistent delivery performance, and enhance customer trust, even during severe operational disruptions. This framework also positions the organisation to adapt to evolving business, regulatory, and technological environments while maintaining service excellence.

 

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