Impacts of Collaborative Logistics: A Brazilian Brewing Sector Case Study

Abstract

Different organizations and institutions adopt Collaborative Logistics expecting to achieve a sustainable model in which the product serves society and generates profits. This research has the objective of identifying the impacts of collaborative logistics in the Brazilian brewing sector using a mathematical model that considers economic indicators and environmental efficiency. Through a qualitative and exploratory methodology using the case study technique, results show a 100% increase in economic efficiency and a 40% reduction in CO2 emissions. The findings are relevant because they demonstrate that strategies of collaboration are recognized as the most effective approach for costs reduction and for sustainable business performance.

Keywords

• collaborative logistics
• logistics management
• transportation costs
• co2 emission
• operational efficiency