Strategic logistics network modeling with infrastructure decision support

Jul 4

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CLIENT

• One of the leading fuel and lubricant distributors in Brazil and one of the country's largest energy companies.

• The company holds more than 15% of the national fuel market and operates more than 8,000 franchised service stations.

CHALLENGES

• The company sought a tool capable of supporting strategic decisions related to infrastructure and logistics network design.

• 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.

• The solution needed to support on-demand analyses, with model runs completed in minutes.

OUR APPROACH

• Structured the company's data in SC Navigator, with input structuring and annual data refresh.

• Built scenarios for capacity assessment, cost reduction, and take-or-pay clause evaluation across existing and potential facilities.

• Conducted analyses to quantify the incremental value of each facility within the logistics network.

RESULTS

• Over the past 5 years, SC Navigator has supported the company in its long-term infrastructure planning.

• 500+ scenarios generated and analyzed over the past 3 years, supporting strategic decisions.

• The tool enables quantification of each facility's value and simulation of alternative network configurations.