BBM Logistics Project Award, the “Oscar of Logistics” in Brazil, reveals the 2024 winners
Recognized as the biggest award in the sector, the BBM Logistics Project Award has as its big winners the companies PepsiCo, ZF, CEVA Logistics, GS Tecnologia and Additiva and the startup naPorta
SÃO PAULO , Nov. 14, 2024 / — Last night, the BBM Logistics Project 2024 Award ceremony took place in São Paulo, the main recognition in the sector that values innovations and best practices in the segment. PepsiCo, naPorta, ZF, CEVA Logistics and GS Tecnologia were the big winners. Organized by BBM Logística, the award ceremony was supported by sponsors Skyone, Simpress, Endenred, Michelin and Totvs and produced by MundoLogística.
The award received around 300 project entries in the categories of ESG, Innovation, Operational Improvement, Startup and Technology. Of these, 25 finalists were selected, considering aspects such as best solutions, results obtained and impact on the sector. The selection was made by the BBM Award panel, made up of consultants, presidents of associations and entities in the sector and academics.
For each of the five categories, the first and second place winners were chosen, totaling ten works. The others received honorable mentions at the ceremony.
Personality of the Year
Academic Manoel Reis , who holds the position of professor of Logistics in the Department of Production and Operations at FGV-EAESP, was unanimously chosen by the event’s organizers as the personality of the year in the logistics sector.
Representing BBM Logística, Antonio Wrobleski , advisor, and Alberto Camões, Chairman of the Board of Directors, had the honor of delivering the tribute to the distinguished guest during the ceremony.
“The BBM Awards have established themselves as the greatest reference for awarding and recognizing logistics professionals in the sector, and are affectionately called the Oscar of Logistics. Through this initiative, BBM and all our partner sponsors value the work of the professionals involved and inspire the entire industry to seek creative, innovative and efficient solutions for current and future logistics challenges,” says Agapito Sobrinho , president of BBM Logística. “We would also like to thank our sponsors who made the event happen,” he adds.
Juliana Blumenthal , head of marketing at BBM Logística, highlights the importance of the entire ecosystem involved in the award. “For BBM Logística, it is an honor to coordinate this award, uniting partners and supporters in a project that reflects the commitment to quality in the sector. We congratulate all the finalists, thank the sponsors and are already excited for the 2025 edition.”
Check out the winning projects below that had their initiatives best evaluated.
ESG
PepsiCo , one of the world’s largest food and beverage companies, has installed organic photovoltaic (OPV) solar panels on 368 trucks in its fleet. The system, known as ORENgE®, has helped reduce CO2 emissions by 112 tons per year. Another benefit is ensuring operational improvements in its fleet, with increased productivity, given that electrical problems and low loads were causing trucks to be idle for hours.
Operational Improvement
CEVA Logistics implemented a drone system to optimize the inventory process in its warehouses, resulting in a 517% increase in productivity. These devices fly quickly, efficiently and safely over the warehouse to count products. The inventory checking time was drastically reduced, ensuring greater counting accuracy and safety for employees, by eliminating the need to climb on platforms and forklifts to access higher spaces. In addition, the solution reduced operational costs.
Technology
To optimize internal logistics, operational efficiency and the distribution of automotive components, ZF is using two autonomous vehicles (or AGVs – Automated Guided Vehicles) at its Limeira unit, located in the interior of São Paulo. The AGVs have made the process of distributing components between the warehouse and the production lines much faster. What used to take 1h30 now takes just 15 minutes. Equipped with sensors, ZF’s AGVs are capable of operating safely in industrial environments, even with large circulation of people and machines, such as forklifts.
Innovation
GS Tecnologia and Additiva , a distributor of specialty chemicals, have developed the virtual assistant LIA, an artificial intelligence (AI) that improves logistics processes and integrates systems such as ERP and TMS. By automating processes, analyzing large volumes of data and providing accurate insights, LIA enables companies to make more assertive, informed and faster decisions. The solution interacts via WhatsApp, simplifying communication. Since its implementation, LIA has automated tasks, reduced operational costs and improved inventory management, resulting in greater efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Startup
Logtech naPorta offers a first and last mile logistics solution for restricted and hard-to-reach regions such as favelas, outskirts, riverside and rural areas. The logistics startup has mini hubs/agencies in the vicinity of communities that receive goods sent by cross-docking operations. These are processed and routed, and then local delivery people deliver the order to the consumer’s door. In almost 3 years, naPorta has made 600 thousand deliveries. naPorta employs delivery people, generally young people from the communities themselves, who end up earning an alternative income.
All award highlights by category
ESG
1st PepsiCo
2nd Raízen
Other finalists: Accenture, CSN and Grupo Moura
Operational Improvement
1st CEVA Logistics
2nd Letwe
Other finalists: CSN, Loggi and St. Marche
Technology
1st ZF
2nd T4S
Other finalists: CEVA Logistics, Petrobras and Raízen
Innovation
1st GS Tecnologia and Additiva
2nd Moura Group
Other finalists: Ammo Varejo, Mondelez and Safe Speed
Startup
1st naPorta
2nd Lendapp
Other finalists: Alfa Place and Raízen, Cargo Sapiens and Green Mining
