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

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