In 2015, Gerdau began a new iron ore export operation, expanding its international presence and establishing a logistics management model that required a high level of integration among partners, processes, and technologies.
Manage, from start to finish, a complex export operation involving various partner companies responsible for mining exploration and the logistics modes used for transportation up to international shipment. The project required strict control and complete visibility of operations, including: - Management of loading at the mines - Multimodal tracking (road, rail, and maritime) - Integration with field data collectors - Efficient operation in locations with low or no connectivity.
Raro Labs has developed a comprehensive and integrated solution for managing logistics operations, connecting data from different stages of the chain and consolidating it into a single corporate platform. The project involved the creation of embedded systems, applications, and integrations with strategic partners in the logistics sector. Among the main advancements achieved: - Centralized web platform, ensuring complete visibility of operations in real time. - Embedded applications in industrial collectors, optimizing the recording and tracking of shipments directly at the mines. - Integration with smart RFID antennas, pioneering in Brazil, the solution created by Raro Labs was recognized by one of the largest global manufacturers in the sector. - Integration with rail and maritime systems, including automation of processes with logistics partners for route reservations and issuance of operational documents. - Development of a solution for detecting inconsistencies at the mine entrances, using industrial sensors instead of conventional equipment, ensuring greater accuracy and reliability.
Raro Labs enabled Gerdau to achieve a new level of efficiency and control over its iron ore export operations. All information has been integrated into the corporate system, providing a unified view of operations, with end-to-end security and traceability. - Integrated and reliable management: real-time consolidated data fully integrated with the corporate ERP. - Greater operational efficiency: reduction of failures, rework, and delays in logistics processes. - Field automation: use of RFID and sensors for autonomous data collection in adverse environments. - Agile decision-making: dashboards and reports in real-time, allowing immediate and preventive interventions. - International recognition: award-winning technological innovation validated by global partners in the industrial automation sector. - The partnership with Raro Labs resulted in a safer, digitized, and more efficient operation — strengthening Gerdau's international presence and establishing a new standard of excellence in mineral export logistics management.
