Gestão de estoque em uma distribuidora de medicamentos farmacêuticos: gestão de estoque

Abstract

The present work performs a logistic analysis of distribution and inventory control of a drug distributor. Through the detailing of the logistics operations involved in the management and control of inventories, seeks to identify fragilities and propose possible improvements. This work consists of a case study developed in a distributor of phamaceutical products located in the city Fortaleza that serves clients throughout the state of Ceará. Its relevance is justified in the importance of an efficient distribuition to attend with excellence the competitive pharmaceutical market. A bibliographic review was done on the subject studied, detailing the basic concepts of logistics and inventory, types of inventory, control tools, as well as the costs for maintenance and the importance of maintaining a regulated stock with the existing demand in the market. A survey carried out between the months of March and May of the current year. It was a case study with a descriptive nature, qualitative approach and the technique used in the data collection was the structured interview. Interpreted the results, were identified fragilities in the inventory management process and based on the theory studied, improvements were suggested in existing inventory control processes. The general and specific objectives were achieved, although the limitations of information obtained by the researcher. New comparative work on the subject is pertinent given the diversity of processes present in the market to which the company studied is inserted.