Segments
We are a reference in logistics and supply chain for leading companies in various segments of the economy.
In these more than 30 years of history, our experience allows us to combine the knowledge we have acquired in the different sectors in which we operate to find a unique solution for your company. We have consultants specialized in large market segments to offer the best solutions in logistics and supply chain, expanding the results for our clients.
More than a third of the companies listed in the Gartner Top 25 Supply Chain and the 100 largest companies in Brazil are our customers.
Retail is experiencing an intense moment with the strong growth of e-commerce and omnichannel in Brazil. The Brazilian consumer is much more demanding, not only with price and delivery times, but also expects integration between physical and online channels, which requires much more sophisticated logistics.
In these more than 30 years of experience in logistics and supply chain, our team has worked with the largest retail companies in Brazil, both traditional and e-commerce. We know your operations in depth and understand the main problems of the segment.
In our portfolio, we have already carried out several projects for the segment aimed at reviewing the logistics network, inventory and storage management, transport contracting strategy, demand planning, supply chain master plan, among others. Much more than seeking to reduce costs or improve the level of service, we seek to ensure that our customers will have the best logistics solution in line with their strategic vision.
Logistics brings important competitive advantages for consumer goods companies. Offering superior service levels and efficient cost management makes it possible to increase companies' profitability, in addition to providing customers with a real perception of service.
In recent years, logistics has become even more important for the segment with the growth of e-commerce in a country with continental dimensions like Brazil. Even in traditional trade, the densification of large cities has led to increasingly restrictive legislation, increasing the challenge for urban distribution.
We have a specialized team with experience in consulting, training and research projects for national and multinational consumer goods industries. Our projects encompass the various links in the supply chain, from the purchase of raw materials to the definition of the end customer service strategy.
We can help your company through projects to define the logistics network, inventory policy and sizing, fleet management sizing and strategy, support in choosing logistics service providers, channel and go-to-market strategy, among others. .
A segment formed mainly by mining, steel and metallurgy, cement and chemical industries, the basic industry usually suffers from the high representation of logistics costs in relation to the value of its products. In general, companies in this segment rely on critical logistics operations, with high volumes and demands for reliability and continuity.
In these more than 30 years of activity, we have gathered vast experience in this segment, in projects that have achieved tactical and strategic results. We work in partnership with the country's largest companies in the sector to identify opportunities in the cost structure, redesign of operations and logistical networks, the efficient exploration of multimodality, the resizing of logistical assets and supply and inventory policies.
Among the main projects for the segment are logistics master plans, identification of logistical bottlenecks, design of a logistics network, redesign of transport flows, fleet sizing, review of distribution strategies and definition of a transport contracting strategy.
We also provide a diagnosis of our customers' transport operations, design and implementation of the S&OP process, redesign and implementation in storage, in addition to evaluating, defining and revising finished product inventory policies, support products and MRO.
The Oil and Gas sector is responsible for an important portion of the domestic supply of energy and Brazilian exports, in addition to generating jobs, taxes and royalties. With the pre-salt reserves, Brazil has the potential to become one of the largest oil and gas producers and exporters in the world, increasing its relevance in the global scenario.
Our experience over more than 30 years in the area of logistics and supply chain has enabled the formation of a team specialized in the Oil and Gas segment. We help our clients with projects in the Upstream, Midstream and Downstream stages, involving offshore and onshore logistics, oil flow and transportation of derivatives and biofuels.
We combine studies, projects and the implementation of solutions to deliver the best results for our clients, in operational, tactical and strategic terms.
Agribusiness is one of the main engines of the Brazilian economy, responsible for around 25% of Brazil's GDP. In addition to ensuring the domestic consumption of food and bioenergy, the sector is among the main exporters in the country. The long distances covered, the large volumes handled and the low added value of the products make logistics of fundamental importance in the segment.
With extensive experience in logistics and supply chain, our team is able to help our Agribusiness customers to adapt their costs and service level to their strategic needs. We offer a broad portfolio of projects for the segment, ranging from the transport strategy, to the logistics network, inventory and storage management and support for possible investments in infrastructure.
Brazilian companies in the health sector – hospitals, the pharmaceutical industry, distributors, pharmacy chains and related industries – face major challenges due to increased competition, stricter regulations and growing problems with cargo safety. In this sector, it is also essential to avoid stockouts, as the lack of a drug can affect the availability of products for the patient.
These difficulties have been squeezing the margins of healthcare companies, previously used to substantial results. As a result, many companies direct their eyes to the supply chain in search of greater efficiency and reduction in logistical costs, which vary between 6% and 10% of net revenue depending on the link in the chain.
In these 30 years of experience in logistics and supply chain, we have already worked with the largest healthcare companies in Brazil in all links of the chain and trained more than 200 professionals in the segment. In the segment, we have experience in the development of network projects, transport strategy, operations strategy, storage, among others. We also developed a study that became a reference in the sector for mapping the main market practices and pointing out trends in logistics and supply chain.
Logistics service providers are crucial for the Brazilian economy, as they ensure that inputs reach industries for production and that products reach consumers and the international market. This market is highly dispersed and includes everything from logistics operators to carriers, port terminals, dry ports, distribution centers, among other players.
Our team has followed the evolution of the logistics services market since the beginning of the 90s, fully aware of the opportunities and weaknesses of the sector. We have already produced more than 1.000 pages of analysis on the sector and, since 2009, we have conducted an annual study on the market for logistics operators in Brazil.
In addition, we already work with the largest logistics operators in the country, in addition to international agencies and national associations, and we have experience with projects in all types of modes – road, rail, waterway, pipeline and air. In our portfolio, we carry out several works involving from strategic positioning of logistics operators, selection of opportunities for business expansion, identification of targets for acquisition, sector analysis, logistics network model, user satisfaction survey, evaluation of future demand, to the selection, contracting and management of the relationship between shippers and logistics operators.
Despite the increasing digitization of financial services, there is still a physical operation that keeps this segment active. Payment machines, reels, money, cards, envelopes, equipment, spare parts, in short, there are several physical items that need to reach the points of consumption to guarantee the functioning of financial operations in Brazil.
Over 30 years of experience in the field of logistics and supply chain, our team of specialists has worked with the main financial institutions in Brazil and the world, in projects that range from defining inventory management policies to detailed analysis of logistics. in the country, in addition to identifying demand for possible investments.
The logistics infrastructure plays an important role in the national economy. Countries with developed infrastructure have more optimized logistics costs and, therefore, are more competitive in the international market.
Thus, it is essential that Brazil follows the development plans of its transport infrastructure to support its economic growth.
In this transformation scenario, the experience of our consultants in logistics and supply chain allows us to identify structured investment and growth opportunities. In addition, we direct your company's actions to ensure the transformation of your business and the achievement of better results.
Over 30 years of experience in logistics and supply chain, we have carried out demand assessments for highway concession projects, expansion of port terminals, increased fuel storage capacity, among other investments. We also map logistic flows for concession projects, seek new business for dry ports and increase port capacity, and draw up logistic infrastructure diagnoses for different players.
Areas of expertise:
- Water transportation
- Rail Transport
- Road transport
- Air Freight
- Pipeline Transport
- Multimodality
- Warehouses and Logistics Platforms
- Port Operation
- Highway Concessions
Private Equity investments are important for the Brazilian market, as they bring foreign capital to the country and help companies to grow and develop in a sustainable way. They also strengthen the capital market and can generate significant financial returns for investors.
Over these 30 years of experience in logistics and supply chain, our consultants guarantee Private Equity funds a detailed view of the logistical operations of invested companies. We identified points of inefficiency in the logistics processes and prepared action plans to optimize operations, implementing new technologies, adopting good management practices, improving the supply chain, reducing costs and improving the level of service.
In this way, we contribute to the creation of value in the companies invested by the funds, with the implementation of improvements in logistical processes and reduction of operating costs. We generate significant impacts on the financial results of these companies by improving efficiency, quality and competitiveness.
We also work together with Private Equity funds to identify investment opportunities in companies in the logistics sector. In this way, we seek to add value to the funds' portfolio.
