eLog Initiative
Last Update: January 24, 2025
Canada
Support in e-commerce logistics
eLog Initiative at a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : August 11, 2023
Financing Type
Expert Advice
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
Grant Providers
- eLog
Status
Open
Overview of the eLog Initiative program
Get help reducing costs and making operational decisions related to e-commerce, as well as freight transportation, inventory management, order preparation, and shipping solutions tailored to your needs.
Eligible projects & activities
This grant supports activities designed to enhance logistics operations in e-commerce businesses. Eligible projects are focused on optimizing logistical efficiency and adopting sustainable practices.
- Analysis of logistics activities in e-commerce.
- Optimization of logistics operations.
- Assistance in selecting technology solutions such as ERP or AI.
- Support in adopting sustainable logistics practices.
- Guidance in selecting a third-party logistics provider (3PL).
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 46,400
Adopting sustainable logistics practices for a regional artisan goods marketplace
$ 52,000
Analysis and implementation of sustainable logistics practices for a food delivery service
$ 60,000
Implementation of a new third-party logistics service for a book publishing company
$ 53,600
Logistics improvement and 3PL selection for an eco-friendly home goods store
$ 56,000
E-commerce logistics optimization for a fashion brand with a focus on reducing shipping costs
Eligibility criteria of the eLog Initiative program
Eligibility for this initiative is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's business profile and logistical needs.
- The business must have a transactional website.
- The business must have its head office in Quebec.
- The business must have a need for advice to reduce operational costs and a willingness to develop logistical activities.
Who is eligible?
This initiative by PME MTL Centre-Ouest is designed for small and medium enterprises (PMEs) with specific conditions for eligibility. Eligible applicants must operate a transactional website, have their headquarters in Québec, and require guidance in reducing operational costs with a desire to enhance their logistics operations.While the document provides clear eligibility criteria, there is no specific information provided about the evaluation and selection criteria or point scores for projects under this grant.
Who is not eligible
Some companies may not be eligible for this grant if they do not meet the following criteria:
- Do not have a transactional website
- Do not have a headquarters in Quebec
- Do not require advice to reduce operating costs and lack the desire to develop their logistics activities
Eligible expenses
The initiative by PME MTL Centre-Ouest focuses on boosting e-commerce businesses through logistics support. Eligible activities include comprehensive analysis and optimization of logistics to improve operational efficiency.
- Analyzing logistic activities in e-commerce.
- Optimizing logistics operations.
- Assisting in the selection of technological solutions such as ERP software and artificial intelligence tools.
- Supporting the adoption of sustainable logistics practices.
- Guiding towards specialized resources or experts.
- Assisting in the selection of a new third-party logistics provider (3PL).
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is specifically available to companies with their headquarters located in the province of Quebec. Eligibility criteria focus on businesses based within this region to foster economic growth and logistical development.
- Companies with a headquarters in Quebec.
Eligibility criteria of the eLog Initiative program
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The grant requires businesses to have a transactional website, be headquartered in Quebec, seek advice to reduce operating costs, and demonstrate the willingness to develop logistics activities.
- Have a transactional website
- Be headquartered in Quebec
- Need advice to reduce operating costs
- Willingness to develop logistics activities
How to apply to the eLog Initiative program
1
Initial Contact
Reach out to PME MTL Centre-Ouest for preliminary discussions and to express interest via email at elog@pmemtl.com or visit their office at 1350, rue Mazurette, Bureau 400, Montréal, QC H4N 1H2.
2
Consultation and Needs Assessment
- Engage in a consultation to assess your company’s specific logistics needs and how they align with grant services.
- Discuss potential solutions and areas for optimization in e-commerce logistics.
3
Documentation Preparation
Prepare necessary documentation that may include your business's logistics strategy and any identified needs for technological solutions or third-party logistics (3PL) services.
4
Application Submission
Compile all required documents and submit your application as guided by PME MTL Centre-Ouest.
5
Follow-up and Confirmation
- Await confirmation of receipt and further instructions on the selection process.
- Ensure open lines of communication for any additional information that may be required.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Personalized guidance is available to enhance logistics proficiency in the context of e-commerce.
- The initiative provides support in choosing technological solutions, including ERP or AI technologies.
- Sustainable logistics practices are encouraged and supported.
- Access to specialized resources or experts is facilitated through this initiative.
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