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“ The joy of celebrating another important delivery for the company! SQUADRA Digital is our partner in developing SICOF (Railway Operations System of VLI), which will gradually replace Unilog in carrying out loading activities, yard events, formation, circulation, train interchange, and operational indicator management. We have completed the delivery of the first MVP of SICOF with modules for train formation with empty and loaded wagons. At this stage, the system has already contributed to increasing the productivity of the operational teams working in our yards by simplifying the train operation process and improving usability. Congratulations to the yard operations, operational control, and technology teams for this achievement. Let's move forward, aiming to generate even more value for VLI. “

“I can state with conviction that the update of the technology used in our application was extremely important. In addition to extending the system's lifespan, it allowed us to develop new services and functionalities, as well as generate better operational visibility. The impacts of this update were remarkable. We observed a significant reduction in operating costs, shorter implementation time, and a decrease in the time needed to resolve issues. Furthermore, the operations team has received fewer activations related to the new infrastructure, demonstrating the efficiency gained from this change. In summary, the technology update in our application brought many benefits and positive impacts to the company. I am convinced that this was a wise decision and will bring even more positive results in the future.”

"A capable and engaged team, with a clear vision of the end goal, is a powerful team. And the project's construction involved everyone from the beginning. We tested a new, simpler and more agile working model, while simultaneously creating the engine of our digital transformation."

Results achieved! In my 34 years in the railway industry, I have always been involved in the three operational systems that are in place here, and it was a novelty! Usually, a new system is developed over 3 to 4 years before going into production. Yet, with SICOF, we managed to put the empty train formations into production in several pilot locations within 8 months. From what we have implemented so far, I see the chosen train formation module positively, as it was put into production as planned. It was a significant challenge, given the numerous peculiarities in railway transportation, but we are overcoming them all, experiencing new scenarios every day, and together with the client and supplier, working proactively and continuously to address any process unavailability. Today, I see the relationship between the VLI and Squadra teams in the development and implementation of processes as very positive. Dialogue and discussions among teams are essential; they strengthen the group. In the Squadra team, besides commitment and dedication, I see a sense of ownership, a value that, for me, generates greater reliability in deliveries and the assurance that we are on the right path to build the best railway system in Brazil.

Previously, there were over 132 non-conformities identified. Today, we have a system with all errors corrected and approved.