Gestão de estoque: utilização da ferramenta curva abc em uma distribuidora de material médico hospitar

Abstract

The inventorry represents the invested capital in materials to be used in a business. Companies that manage better the inventory tend to increase their competitiveness and effectiveness in serving customers. For managers in the hospital segment, the issue of stocks is always a concern, as it involves high maintenance and operation costs. Pharmaceutical assistance combined with logistics assists in this management. Therefore this work analised the process of inventory management of a distributor of hospital medical supplies from the city of Goiânia between the period of august of 2022 and August of 2023. The data collected from each of the products sold by the distributor were used with the purpose of sizing product stock using the ABC curve tool, as well as demonstrating the minimum, maximum stock and order point. After analyzing the data obtained, it was possible to conclude that 58% of class A and B items were responsible for the annual cost of purchased materials. Ultimately, the ABC classification combined with the technical knowledge of the Pharmaceutical professional add practical, efficient and necessary benefits to inventory management.