Reducing costs is no longer a choice — it is a requirement. But doing so without intelligence can compromise the result. This was the tone of the webinar “Warmup – Intelligence and Cost Reduction”, which brought together industrial leaders from the bioenergy sector in a direct and provocative warm-up for SINATUB26. For Antônio Carlos Viesser, from Enersugar, the scenario of pressured prices demands a clear change of mentality. “It is no longer possible to cut 10% on paper and leave each area to fend for itself. Today we talk about real efficiency, with planning, predictive maintenance, and automation to reduce cost without losing performance,” he highlighted. The strategy involves operational stability, use of sensors, advanced process control, and review of contracts and inputs — all with a focus on avoiding losses and increasing industrial availability. Helton Oliveira, from Usina Santa Adélia, reinforced that the cost cannot be analyzed in isolation. “The point is the balance ...