O Globo newspaper published a Massimo Consulting case that redefined logistics efficiency standards for a leader in the food sector. In a market that needs to closely control costs, the project delivered changes such as: ✔ Redesign of the transportation bidding process, with the fixed-rate share dropping from 70% to 20%; ✔ Strategic negotiation, cutting costs by up to 30% on key routes; ✔ Shared transportation in complex areas, without losing quality. "We identified oppor

LogWeb portal published an article about the strategy implemented by Massimo Consulting at a multinational in the food sector, which resulted in an 8% reduction in transportation costs. The project included a review of rates, a redesign of the logistics network, and a new bidding model to achieve these results, always taking into account the brand's needs and objectives. "Our focus was to identify savings opportunities in every cost item, negotiating based on an in-depth anal

Retailers have a major opportunity to reduce transportation costs given the drop in diesel prices. Fuel prices fell 34% over the trailing 12 months, according to July data from Brazil's National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas, and Biofuels (ANP). Camila Affonso, partner at Massimo Consulting and a consumer goods specialist, explains in a Segs article the importance of having the right methodology to make the bidding process more efficient. "Renegotiating with current suppli

According to the National Association of Cargo Transportation and Logistics (NTC & Logística), diesel accounts for 30% to 35% of road freight transportation costs in Brazil, strongly impacting companies' revenue in the country. For this reason, retailers need to seize the moment and adopt effective strategies for an efficient bid. According to Camila Affonso, partner at Massimo Consulting and a consumer goods specialist, the recent drops in diesel prices over the past few mon

The recent drops in diesel prices over the past few months, combined with the government's decision to maintain the fuel tax exemption, represent a major opportunity for retailers to reduce transportation costs. In an article published by O Globo newspaper, Camila Affonso, partner at Massimo Consulting and a consumer goods specialist, explains that having the right methodology is essential to making the bidding process more efficient. At Massimo Consulting, consultants use th

In an article published in Valor Econômico, Camila Affonso, partner at Massimo Consulting and a consumer goods specialist, discusses the best bidding strategies for reducing transportation costs. The recent drops in diesel prices over the past few months, combined with the government's decision to maintain the fuel tax exemption, represent a major opportunity for companies in the retail segment. According to the specialist, to design an efficient bid, it is necessary to consi

By Camila Affonso, partner at Massimo Consulting Retailers are facing an opportunity to reduce logistics costs thanks to the drop in diesel prices, which fell 34% over the trailing 12 months, according to July data from Brazil's National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas, and Biofuels (ANP). Since diesel accounts for 30% to 35% of road freight transportation costs in the country, according to the National Association of Cargo Transportation and Logistics (NTC & Logística), the

Retailers can and should seize the moment to renegotiate with suppliers and reduce transportation costs. In an article for the Logweb website, Camila Affonso, partner at Massimo Consulting and a consumer goods specialist, explains the best strategies. The recent drops in diesel prices over the past few months, combined with the government's decision to maintain the fuel tax exemption, represent a major opportunity for companies in the retail segment. In road freight transport