BEZERRA, C. A.; BEZERRA, Camila Alves.
Abstract:
Efficient inventory management is crucial to the success of an organization, as it
directly impacts its operation and reduces losses and, consequently, its profitability. In
this sense, this study carries out an analysis of the stock in a Distribution Center, using
the ABC curve to classify products that expired between March and July 2024 based
on their value and importance, quantifying the associated financial losses and
highlighting how these losses impact the company's profitability. This classification is
crucial for identifying items that require attention in the management of due losses.
The analysis reveals that inadequate inventory management results in significant
losses, compromising operational efficiency. The work proposes improvements using
management tools, such as the Ishikawa Diagram and the 5W2H methodology. The
Ishikawa Diagram helped identify the root causes of losses, allowing a detailed
analysis of the factors that contributed to product obsolescence. The 5W2H
methodology provided a clear and structured action plan, defining what should be
done, by whom, when, and how. Suggestions include monitoring expiration dates,
using visual control tools, and training the inventory management team to minimize
expiration losses. With these actions, it is expected not only to reduce losses but also
to optimize the efficiency and profitability of the Distribution Center.
