Strategy for reconfiguring the national network of warehouses
Segment: Utilities – Solution: Operational Optimization/Strategy
Customer
The largest company in the Latin American electricity sector and a leader in electricity generation and transmission in Brazil.
The company is responsible for approximately 22% of the installed capacity in Brazil. And about 97% of its capacity comes from sources with low greenhouse gas emissions.
The company has its shares listed on the Brazilian stock exchange with a market value of approximately R$ 169 billion (March/2026).
CHALLENGES
The project aimed to evaluate alternative configurations for the logistics network, integrating warehouses, routes, and transportation of MRO materials, as well as inventory and disposal policies.
The need to raise the service level of warehouses and ensure regulatory compliance in the Brazilian electricity sector highlighted the importance of optimizing inventory positioning.
PERFORMANCE
Development of a customized optimization model in Aimms® software, representing current and alternative logistics flows in the MRO item fulfillment network, to identify the best flows for meeting demand.
Estimating costs and timelines for implementing the chosen strategy and developing an implementation plan for the proposed improvements, focusing on the feasibility and effectiveness of the solutions.
RESULTS
Potential to reduce logistics costs for warehousing and transportation by up to 20%.
Reduction of other indirect operating costs (acquisition, tax, among others) by approximately 13%.
Potential for a reduction in staff of approximately 6% and the demobilization of approximately 30% of storage facilities.