Case Study
Strategic logistics network modeling with infrastructure decision support
One of Brazil's largest fuel distributors gained on-demand infrastructure decision support, generating 500+ network scenarios over three years.
Client
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One of the leading fuel and lubricant distributors in Brazil and one of the country's largest energy companies.
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The company holds more than 15% of the national fuel market and operates more than 8,000 franchised service stations.
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Operates approximately 90 distribution terminals, handling around 3 million cubic meters of fuel per month.
Challenges
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The company sought a tool capable of supporting strategic decisions related to infrastructure and logistics network design.
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It was essential to evaluate decisions such as facility openings, closures, and catchment areas, accounting for capacity, costs, and the economic impact of each alternative.
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It should enable on-demand analyses, with model runs completed in minutes.
Our Approach
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Data modeling in SC Navigator, with structuring of inputs and their annual update.
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Built scenarios for capacity assessment, cost reduction, and take-or-pay clause evaluation across existing and potential facilities.
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Conducted analyses to quantify the incremental value of each facility within the logistics network.
Results
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Over the past 5 years, SC Navigator has supported the company in its long-term infrastructure planning.
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500+ scenarios generated and analyzed over the past 3 years, supporting strategic decisions.
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The tool enables quantification of each facility's value and simulation of alternative network configurations.