Otimização da logística de transportes

: o caso do centro logístico CUF

Abstract

The study underlying this dissertation stems from a need identified at CUF Logistics Center. The high rate of growth that hospital activity presents has demanded an excellent logistics performance. The main objective of this dissertation is to propose a solution that optimizes the distribution operation of the stock to the healthcare units of CUF. At the same time, the importance of performance metrics in evaluating the performance of an activity is emphasized. The dissertation describes the inefficiencies identified in the transportation activity - both operating and financial - and the impact they were having on the cost structure at CLCUF. The purpose of the project was to evaluate the operational and financial feasibility of integrating a new distribution format, implemented by a single heavy vehicle for the routes that put the most pressure on the distribution resources. The project's results estimate the achievement of cost structure savings, followed by an optimization of CLCUF's dispatch capacity, resulting in gains for the healthcare services. Successively it is essential to keep track the defined assumptions. To do so, a set of performance metrics were established and6 should validate the achievement of the objectives set.

Date of Award	27 Oct 2023
Original language	Portuguese
Awarding Institution	Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Supervisor	José Miguel Pereira dos Santos de Oliveira (Supervisor)