Technical consulting for producers of fertilizers, adjuvants and biological products
01Formulation
03Industrial scale
Engineering02From the lab bench to real operations
Integrated processAbout us
Founded in November 2023 and operating since May 2024, Alef Consulting was created to meet the specific needs of fertilizer, adjuvant and biological product manufacturers, sectors that demand advanced technical knowledge and solutions tailored to each operation.
We combine expertise in formulations, research and development optimization, and industrial organization to turn technical challenges into operational efficiency, innovation and sustainable growth.
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Challenge and direction
Challenges rarely appear only in the laboratory—they also emerge in the plant, in inventory and in final use. Identify the scenario and see the technical direction to address it.
Improvised production flows limit plant capacity and create queues, rework and delivery delays.
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Mapped, measured and optimized processes.
Products that are stable on the bench lose performance, separate or degrade when produced at industrial scale.
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A stable, industrially viable product.
Inputs purchased without an inventory policy tie up cash, cause losses and are still unavailable when production needs them.
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An inventory policy that balances cost, availability and supply.
A formulation may appear stable during manufacturing, while storage, transportation or application reveals failures, losses and avoidable technical risks.
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Performance validated from manufacturing through application, reducing technical risks.
Critical formulation and process decisions depend on only a few people—or on external suppliers.
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A team prepared to decide with autonomy and technical confidence.
The plant could produce more with the same assets, but the untapped potential remains invisible.
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Greater production capacity through better use of existing assets.
“Each of these symptoms has a technical origin—and a technical solution. The mistake is treating them as inevitable in the industry.”
Explore our services
From formulation to production: complete solutions for fertilizer, adjuvant and biological product manufacturers.
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Industrial implementation and process engineering.
In-depth analyses to develop and improve processes, eliminate bottlenecks, and define and implement essential equipment—delivering effectiveness, efficiency, operational sustainability and lower costs.
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Stable formulation technology at scale.
Innovation in adjuvant and fertilizer formulations, with a focus on stability, performance and industrial-scale viability.
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Strategic inventory planning and management.
We structure inventory policies, materials planning and supply strategies to balance availability, costs and operational efficiency.
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We turn production processes into more efficient operations.
We map, develop and improve production flows to reduce bottlenecks, improve operational performance and align every stage with business objectives.
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We prepare teams to make better technical decisions in daily industrial operations.
We develop customized training in formulations, production processes and industrial management to strengthen team autonomy and performance.
Results achieved
From 2016 to 2026, across the areas and sectors under our responsibility, improvements in formulations, processes and production planning generated:
Proprietary method
An original approach that integrates three critical variables for suspension stability and a complete development process covering nutrients, dispersion, milling, adjustment and product shelf life.
Our team
Specialists who have structured plants, formulations and teams—and now put that experience to work for your industry.
Chemical Engineer · Processes and Inventory Management
beatriz.michelin@alefconsults.comA chemical engineer with postgraduate studies in Process Management and experience in production, continuous improvement and industrial management in the fertilizer and adjuvant industries. Her work combines technical knowledge and systems thinking to develop formulations, optimize processes and support decisions that make operations more efficient and competitive.
Industrial Executive Management · R&D and Formulations
andre.fattobene@alefconsults.comAndré Fattobene is a chemist, holds a professional master's degree in Chemistry from UFSCar and is a founding partner of Alef Consulting. With more than twenty years of experience in R&D, production and industrial management in the fertilizer sector, he specializes in formulation development and stabilization, process optimization and production operation structuring.
His work combines applied chemistry, industrial experience and business insight, focusing on more stable products, more efficient processes, lower technical and operational risks, and stronger technical and financial results for fertilizer and adjuvant companies.
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Our method
Every project follows a method that turns technical challenges into direction—with observable deliverables at every stage.
We analyze formulations, processes, inventory and compliance to identify where the operation falls short of its potential.
We prioritize the highest-impact fronts and define measurable goals, deadlines and responsibilities.
We work alongside your team on formulations, equipment, flows and inventory policies.
We prepare the team to operate and decide autonomously—the knowledge stays within your company.
We monitor indicators and adjust the plan to sustain gains and expand results.
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