Estudo de caso: processo logístico em uma indústria petroquímica em Marechal Deodoro-Alagoas

Abstract

The present article aimed to describe and analyze the internal logistics of a petrochemical industry, which is carried out by a logistics operator, located in the Chlorochemical Pole in Marechal Deodoro, in the State of Alagoas. The theoretical framework sought to cover the main areas that make up logistics, such as: The evolution of logistics, Physical distribution and supply chain management, Logistics 4.0, Strategy and logistics planning, Logistics outsourcing, Logistics operator and SLA, Warehousing and Shipping. Because it is a case study, the methodology used in the data collection was the unstructured interview with the professionals who work directly in the activities of Bagging, Storage and Shipping, along with the analysis of the company's internal documents, combined with public information disclosed in the companies' communication channels. The results of the research achieved the proposed objectives in their entirety by demonstrating details of all stages of the internal logistics of petrochemicals, from the bagging of the product, through storage and finally, ending in the shipment of the final product. In addition to all the control tools and indicators used in the monitoring of all tasks. The operation proved to be well structured, with approaches and strategies executed with a lot of expertise. The work showed a lot of contributions that can be used in the handling of other powdered products and grains that can be packed and stored in similar ways.