Value-driven inventory management: how to prioritize what matters most.
Inventory management goes far beyond simply deciding when and how much to buy. In practice, good decision-making requires balancing […]
Benefits of portfolio optimization
It is well known that successful companies have a wide range of products and services to offer to different customer segments. […]
Logistics hubs: strategic concentration and expansion across Brazil
Source: Valor Econômico According to Nicastro, the arrival of distribution complexes usually boosts the economy of cities, with repercussions in the generation of […]
Logistics operators strengthen their capacity to keep up with commercial expansion.
Source: Valor Econômico In the specific case of the healthcare segment, the motivations for strengthening the operational capacity of service providers […]
Waterway projects in the Northern region face a time of uncertainty.
Source: Valor Econômico. Maria Fernanda Hijjar, executive partner of the Institute of Logistics and Supply Chain (Ilos), points out that more than 20% of grains […]
Geopolitical instability and operational bottlenecks affect logistics costs in Brazil.
Source: Valor Econômico According to Maria Fernanda Hijjar, executive partner of the Institute of Logistics and Supply Chain (Ilos), instability affects the dynamics of logistics […]
Granting concessions to grow: infrastructure auctions gain scale in 2026.
Source: Valor Econômico Railway auctions are the most anticipated among logistics shippers, the owners of the cargo, due to their potential […]
Structural deficiencies increase logistics costs in the country.
Source: Valor Econômico. Companies operating in Brazil face logistics costs far above the average of their international competitors. […]
In search of balance: unstable freight rates rise again, putting pressure on companies.
Source: Valor Econômico In addition to the poor road conditions, Almeida points out, freight has become more expensive due to several factors: high Selic rate, […]
Logistics costs fall, but still consume 15,5% of GDP.
Source: CNN Brazil The annual study “Logistics Costs and their Impact on Brazilian Companies” indicated a slight decrease in the weight of logistics in business costs, but it continues […]
Scheduled Sales: Redesigning the Service Strategy for the Long Tail
Those who manage large portfolios recognize a structural pattern: a minority fraction of SKUs concentrate volume and predictability, while the vast majority […]
ILOS consulting prevents misguided investment in Distribution Center: benefits that could be captured by the customer would not be worthwhile.
A large retailer specializing in nutrition, operating throughout Brazil, was looking to assess whether it would be worthwhile to open a new […]
