{"id":552,"date":"2025-07-11T13:06:08","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T16:06:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/linearsm.com.br\/?p=552"},"modified":"2025-11-05T12:55:33","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T15:55:33","slug":"estudo-de-malha-logistica-por-que-sua-empresa-deve-revisar-a-rede-de-distribuicao-agora","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/linearsm.com.br\/en\/estudo-de-malha-logistica-por-que-sua-empresa-deve-revisar-a-rede-de-distribuicao-agora\/","title":{"rendered":"Logistics Network Study: why your company should review its distribution network now\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"A company's logistics network is the foundation of its supply chain operation. It defines where distribution centers, factories, suppliers and points of sale are located - and, above all, how these points connect. In a scenario impacted by tax reform, climate change and new market demands, reviewing this structure is no longer optional. It's a strategic decision.\n\n<!-- \/wp:post-content --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<h3>What is a logistics network study?<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nThe logistics network study (or <strong>Supply Chain Network Design<\/strong>) is a process of analyzing and modeling the supply network. Using real data and simulations, the aim is to find the best possible arrangement between cost, level of service and sustainability.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nThis study helps to answer questions such as:\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:list -->\n<ol>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol><!-- wp:list-item --><\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n \t<li>Where to open or close distribution centers?<\/li>\n \t<li>Which suppliers are the most advantageous by region?<\/li>\n \t<li>What is the impact of new fiscal policies or environmental targets?<\/li>\n \t<li>How many CDs are ideal to balance cost and speed?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item \/--><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item \/--><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item \/--><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<h3>When to review the logistics network?<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nLinear points out that the main triggers for reviewing the logistics network are:\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u2192 <strong>Operational efficiency:<\/strong> cost reduction, gain in scale, post-M&amp;A synergies.\n\u2192 <strong>Market changes:<\/strong> new geographies, sales channels, consumer behavior.\n\u2192 <strong>External factors:<\/strong> tax changes, fiscal incentives and carbon targets.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nTax reform, for example, could completely change the criteria for choosing a location. State incentives are likely to disappear with the transition to IBS, requiring decisions based on more robust fundamentals.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<h3>How Otimix supports strategic decisions<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nO <strong>Otimix Network Design<\/strong> is Linear's software for studying logistics networks. Developed over more than 20 years, Otimix combines <strong>strategic modeling, artificial intelligence, digital twin and scenario simulation<\/strong> to support critical medium- and long-term decisions.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<h3>Strategic vision with depth<\/h3>\n<ul>\n \t<li>Demand modeling by macro and mesoregions<\/li>\n \t<li>Grouping products by families, with specific tax rules<\/li>\n \t<li>Decision horizon in annual stages, suitable for staggered investments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<h3>Artificial intelligence and machine learning<\/h3>\n<ul>\n \t<li>Algorithms such as Random Forest, Neural Networks, SVR and SARIMA<\/li>\n \t<li>Demand segmentation, identification of seasonality and outliers<\/li>\n \t<li>Automatic generation of candidates for new logistics points<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item \/--><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item \/--><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<h3>\u00a0Digital Twin applied to logistics<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nOtimix acts as a real <strong>digital twin of the supply chain<\/strong>capable of:\n<ol>\n \t<li>Testing decisions before actual execution<\/li>\n \t<li>Simulate the impact of new DCs, modal changes, market expansion<\/li>\n \t<li>Assess ROI, payback and environmental impact of logistics investments<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<h3>Detailed modeling of locations and capacities<\/h3>\n<ul>\n \t<li>Each logistics point can perform multiple functions (DC, factory, port, etc.)<\/li>\n \t<li>Capacities, costs and coverage targets are individually parameterized<\/li>\n \t<li>The system makes it possible to analyze trade-offs between the number of DCs, logistics costs and service levels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<h3>Sustainability and resilient planning<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nOtimix incorporates <strong>environmental restrictions and natural capital targets<\/strong> directly in the modeling. It also makes it possible to create environmental investment roadmaps that prioritize actions with the greatest sustainable impact within the available budget.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<h3>Examples of strategic decisions with analytical support<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nCompanies that use Otimix succeed:\n<ol>\n \t<li>Compare logistics scenarios considering total cost, freight, taxes and service level<\/li>\n \t<li>Choosing the most advantageous suppliers even outside the state, assessing logistical risks and the impact on safety stock<\/li>\n \t<li>Prioritize sustainable investments based on an analysis of environmental impact and expected return<\/li>\n \t<li>Implement regionalization and productive relocation strategies in the face of geopolitical tensions<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<h3>Trends discussed at Intermodal 2025<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nAt Intermodal 2025, the CEO of Linear, <strong>Ulisses Assis<\/strong>In his talk, he highlighted the major changes taking place in logistics planning:\n<ul>\n \t<li>The rise of <strong>continuous and connected planning<\/strong>which replaces static models with dynamic and collaborative simulations<\/li>\n \t<li>The importance of tools that combine <strong>systemic vision, data intelligence and adaptability<\/strong><\/li>\n \t<li>The urgency of making jails more <strong>resilient and sustainable<\/strong>with the capacity to respond to extreme events and environmental restrictions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nThese pillars are already incorporated into Otimix. The tool allows companies to plan based on real scenarios and constraints, creating a more agile, integrated and sustainable decision-making flow.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<h4>Conclusion<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nO <strong>logistics network study<\/strong> is an essential tool for aligning strategy, efficiency, resilience and sustainability. In a context where tax, environmental and geopolitical changes require rapid and secure responses, Otimix offers agility, precision and an integrated vision.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\n<strong>Is your company ready for the future of logistics?<\/strong>\n\nLinear can help you redesign your network with intelligence, technology and security.\n\nClick here <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/linearsm.com.br\/en\/contato\/\">here<\/a><\/strong> and get in touch with our team.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A company's logistics network is the foundation of its supply chain operation. It defines where distribution centers, factories, suppliers and points of sale are located - and, above all, how these points connect. 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