Brazilian LPG fleet modernizes dispatching
Brazilian liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) distributor Supergasbras now is using Descartes’ cloud-based route planning and fleet management system to enhance the efficiency of an operation that includes 400 trucks and transports more than 400,000 tons of LPG per month.
“This project marks a new stage in our digital transformation and strengthens one of the largest and most complex LPG distribution networks in the country,” Matteo Lista Netto, Supergasbras national logistics intelligence coordinator, said in a news release. “Descartes helped us make the route planning process faster, safer, and more transparent for everyone involved. The solution’s intuitive interface facilitated adoption by the entire team and, with the use of filters, was easily configured to the characteristics of each region. In addition to more efficient route planning, benefits include fewer stockouts, lower operational costs, and greater reliability in deliveries, especially in regions where demand fluctuates due to seasonality.
“We’ve also reduced rework caused by communication failures between areas thanks to the real-time synchronization of route-planning information across systems.”
The continuous feedback between planning and execution helps companies generate even greater operational gains through data-driven optimization.
The Descartes solution also seamlessly integrates with other enterprise systems, including sales and financial applications, replacing previous processes at Supergasbras that relied on the exchange of plain text files to update information across systems, the companies added. Another operational improvement was the integration with Supergasbras’ Faton billing application, which allows drivers to manage all steps of the delivery journey—from route access to invoicing—within a single environment, decreasing errors and administrative workload.
“We’re pleased our solution has given Supergasbras a new level of control over its distribution operations,” said Lee Karlinsky, Descartes senior vice president. “The success of this project shows that innovation in logistics goes beyond technology. It’s about collaborating to understand the breadth and depth of Supergasbras’ delivery network and day-to-day operational workflows to drive tangible results for the company and its customers.”