Abstract:
Gerdau, a leader in the long steel market in the Americas and one of the main suppliers of special steels worldwide, faced significant challenges in its ore logistics operations. Inefficiency in scheduling management, quota distribution via communication apps without a clear view of carrier and operation adherence, were critical issues resulting in queues, vehicle concentration at certain times, complaints from local communities and drivers, and negative environmental impact through CO2 emissions. Seeking innovative solutions to overcome these challenges, Gerdau Mining searched the market for technological solutions that met all their needs. However, the company didn't find a comprehensive tool. That's when BeTruck, a startup focused on providing integrated solutions to optimize the logistics chain, presented a prototype in development and entered into a partnership with Gerdau. BeTruck's solution directly addressed the challenges faced by Gerdau, through a platform for management, aiming to centralize processes, increase predictability, reduce queues and CO2 emissions, and improve stakeholder satisfaction.