Companies’ logistics operations have never been under so much pressure agility, economy and adaptability. Amid the rise of e-commerce and constant variations in demand, the traditional storage model gives way to a new strategy: on-demand logistics. A flexible occupation of logistics centers has consolidated itself as an efficient alternative for businesses of all sizes.
With the consolidation of digital commerce, the growth of D2C (direct-to-consumer) brands and increasingly unpredictable variations in consumption, Companies have begun to seek more agile and cost-effective models. It is in this context that so-called on-demand logistics, based on the flexible use of space and services, has been gaining ground.
“Today, many companies don’t want or can’t maintain a rigid structure. The possibility of occupying more or less space depending on the season is essential to balance costs and operational performance”, explains Allan Luz, co-owner of the Alphacentro logistics center, located in São Paulo.
According to him, flexibility is no longer a convenience and has become a competitiveness strategy.. “Companies from the South, Northeast, and even the interior of São Paulo can operate in the capital and metropolitan region without needing to open a conventional physical branch. They can use the structure only for the time needed, with remote billing or even with a local CNPJ, depending on their business strategy.”, says Luz.
In addition to the financial issue, on-demand logistics also responds to a new business logic: less own structure, more sharing and rapid adaptation to the market. The trend follows movements already consolidated in other areas, such as coworking spaces or subscription service models.
Flexibility also benefits small and medium-sized businesses, which have historically struggled to compete with large retailers in terms of delivery speed. Experts point out that the model is expected to expand in the coming years, driven by the digitalization of the logistics chain and changes in consumer behavior..
