Roteirização de veículos na indústria farmacêutica: uma revisão de literatura.

Abstract

The pharmaceutical industry has shown constant growth in the sale and distribution of drugs in Brazil, generating billions of reais annually. Such growth highlights the relevance of logistics in the pharmaceutical supply chain, as well as highlighting the gaps in the efficient distribution of pharmaceuticals since strict compliance with quality and health standards is crucial. Logistics management contributes to cost reduction and greater efficiency in meeting demands by integrating the links in the chain. Among these tools, vehicle routing stands out for optimizing transport and reducing delivery time, directly impacting inventory and logistics marketing. In this context, this article presents the results of a Systematic Literature Review on methods for vehicle routing in the pharmaceutical industry, according to articles published from 2004 to 2024, to investigate the best routing practices in this sector, analyzing how they can be implemented to meet market demands. The results revealed that most methods combine logistics, optimization, and network analysis to ensure efficient delivery. The routing process must consider certain perspectives, such as system complexity, transport sustainability, and time windows, due to their importance in achieving organizational objectives.