Ambev success story
Ambev Distributor · Minas Gerais

Ambev Case Study:
how technology transformed
operational management

Discover how Brasul transformed its operational management with Prolog: 136% higher inspection productivity, elimination of manual processes and complete traceability of every tire in the fleet.

results achieved

Results achieved by Ambev with Prolog

136%

more productive tire inspection routine

+3.3K

tire services performed in the system

+1.6K

registered tires

+335

tires managed through to disposal

about the company

Who is Ambev?

2

branch offices · MG

~300

employees

+1.6K

tires in the fleet

Brasul Ltda operates in the beverage distribution market. It is a company that has been expanding and consolidating its position.

Today it already has two branch offices in the state of Minas Gerais and around 300 active employees, managing a fleet with more than 1,600 tires.

the path

From challenge to result

01
the scenario

The challenges faced by the Ambev operation

01

Follow fleet tire relocations

02

Collect and organize tire data

03

Speed up routine tire management processes

02
the implementation

How Prolog was implemented at Ambev

After Prolog was introduced into Brasul's operations in 2020, improvements were observed mainly due to automation of the process as a whole. In addition to the digital system, the company receives the electronic tread probe kit. With it, tire inspection is 136% faster.

the results

136% higher productivity and +3,300 services recorded

136% higher inspection productivity
+3.3K recorded services
+1.6K registered tires
the impact

"Previously we collected tread depth measurements manually and had to write down all the results. Now, with automated collection, everything collected goes directly into the system and we can evaluate it quickly."

Douglas

Fleet Manager · Brasul · Ambev

Ambev Success Story

Results achieved
by Ambev

With Prolog, Brasul achieved 136% higher inspection productivity, recorded more than 3,300 tire services in the system and gained complete traceability across the fleet — with data collected automatically at each inspection.

136%

higher inspection productivity

+3.3K

recorded tire services

+1.6K

tires registered in the system

+335

tires managed through to disposal

Automated collection — tread depth and pressure data go directly into the system in seconds, without manual notes.

industry benchmark

Why this case study became a benchmark

Real challenges. Solution implemented. Verifiable metrics. Manager testimonial.

01

Measurable, proven results

The Ambev case study presents real, verifiable metrics: 136% higher inspection productivity, more than 3,300 recorded services and 1,600 tires under control.

02

Transformation from a manual to a digital process

Brasul replaced manual notes with automated collection using the electronic tread probe.

03

Indicator-based operational management

With Prolog, decision-making at Brasul became data-driven: CPK per tire, inspection status on the dashboard and relocation traceability.

04

Replicable in any operation with a fleet

The challenges faced by Brasul/Ambev — controlling tires, organizing data and speeding up processes — are common to distribution, transport and industrial fleets.

frequently asked questions

Questions about the Ambev Case Study

What is the Ambev Case Study?
The Ambev Case Study documents how Brasul Ltda, an Ambev distributor with two branch offices in Minas Gerais and around 300 employees, transformed its fleet's operational management with the Prolog platform. Implemented in 2020, the solution digitized control of more than 1,600 tires, recorded more than 3,300 services and made inspections 136% more productive, replacing manual notes with automated data collection.
What results did Ambev achieve with Prolog?
With Prolog, Brasul (an Ambev distributor) achieved 136% higher tire inspection productivity, more than 3,300 tire services recorded in the system, more than 1,600 registered tires and more than 335 tires managed through to disposal. Data began to be collected automatically by the electronic tread probe and stored in the system in seconds, eliminating manual collection.
How was Prolog implemented in Ambev's operation?
Prolog was implemented at Brasul (an Ambev distributor) in 2020. The company received the digital system integrated with the electronic tread probe kit. With the tread probe, the inspector connects the instrument to the tire grooves and pressure valve: data is read and stored automatically in the app in seconds, eliminating manual notes. Tire relocations began to be performed visually and intuitively in the system.
How did technology transform Ambev's operational management?
Prolog technology transformed the Brasul/Ambev operation by automating inspection data collection, centralizing each tire's relocation history and generating automatic reports on the dashboard. Management moved from manual notes to a complete digital system, making the routine 136% more productive and decision-making based on reliable data.
What operational challenges did Ambev face before Prolog?
Before Prolog, Brasul (an Ambev distributor) faced three main challenges: following fleet tire relocations, collecting and organizing tire data manually, and speeding up routine management processes. According to manager Douglas: "Previously we collected tread depth measurements manually and had to write down all the results."
What is digital transformation in fleet management?
Digital transformation in fleet management means replacing manual processes, such as spreadsheets and notes, with digital systems that automatically collect, organize and analyze operational data. In the Ambev case study, digitization eliminated manual tread depth data collection and centralized control of more than 1,600 tires on a dashboard with precise indicators updated at each inspection.
How does data-driven management improve fleet operations?
Data-driven management makes it possible to identify wear patterns, calculate CPK (cost per kilometer) for each tire and make preventive rather than reactive decisions. In the Brasul/Ambev case study, data collected automatically by the electronic tread probe generated accurate reports that turned control of more than 1,600 tires into informed purchasing and maintenance decisions.
How can a beverage distributor reduce operating costs?
To reduce operating costs at beverage distributors with their own fleet, the main variable costs must be controlled: tires, maintenance and fuel. The Brasul/Ambev case study shows that structured tire management, with regular inspections, CPK analysis and relocation control, eliminates premature disposal and helps reduce tire costs by up to 70%.
What is operational efficiency in fleet management?
Operational fleet efficiency is the ability to perform more inspection and control tasks with less time and fewer resources. In the Ambev case study, operational efficiency increased by 136% in tire inspections: data that previously required manual notes began to be collected automatically by the electronic tread probe and stored directly in the system in seconds.
What defines a business case study?
A business case study documents concrete, measurable results achieved by a real company after implementing a solution. In the Ambev case study, the elements of credibility are an identified company (Brasul Ltda), a measured result (136% higher productivity), a testimonial from a real manager (Douglas), the implementation date (2020) and measurable KPIs (+3,300 services and +1,600 registered tires).
How can operational results in fleet management be measured?
The main KPIs for measuring operational fleet results are inspection productivity, the number of services performed, the number of active tires versus those under maintenance, the retreading approval rate and CPK (cost per kilometer) for each tire. In the Ambev case study, these indicators were measured in the Prolog system, with more than 3,300 services recorded and 335 tires managed through to disposal.
How can lessons from the Ambev case study be applied to other companies?
Lessons from the Ambev case study apply to any company with its own fleet: digitize inspection data collection (eliminate manual notes), centralize each tire's history in a single system, generate automatic reports for decision-making and analyze CPK to optimize purchasing. Freight transport, passenger transport and industrial operations companies with their own fleets have the potential to achieve results similar to Brasul/Ambev's.
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Brasul logo

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