Diseño de estrategia slotting para empresa del sector agroindustrial

Abstract

The present degree project addresses the logistic challenge of inefficient management of the distribution centers, a critical problem that directly impacts the productivity and competitiveness of the companies. Specifically, this investigation focuses on the distribution center, of a leading company in the agroindustrial sector, with the objective of designing a slotting strategy that optimizes their operations of receipt, picking and dispatch. The investigation was developed in three methodological phases. Initially, an exhausting diagnosis of the current storage process was done, that revealed the dependence of an manual system based on an Excel file, which generates disorder, inconsistency of data and prolonged times of research. Subsequently, a review of the scientific literature to document the relevant slotting strategies and their application was done. In this phase, it was confirmed that a small percentage of products (Class A) is responsible for most of the volume dispatched, a finding that highlights the importance of applying the Pareto Principle. Based on the diagnosis and review of the literature, three slotting strategies were designed: a hybrid one (ABC + dedicated), one called correlated and clustering, and a third one that integrates ABD, correlation and demand. The results of this project show that the implementation of a structured slotting strategy can increase the operative efficiency and reduce costs. The solution of this proposal not only directly addresses the deficiency of the actual Distribution Center object of study, but also offers a roadmap to optimize the location of the inventory without requiring significant infrastructure changes, guaranteeing picking improvement and a smarter warehouse management.