Proposta de melhoria no planejamento de materiais de longo prazo

Abstract

Material planning with long lead times is a crucial topic that can determine the success or failure of the supply chain area, especially in lean inventory contexts. The definition of how much and when to plan these materials has distinct particularities. This project aims to propose a tool to assist in the planning of these materials for a bus body manufacturing company. As a scientific methodology, a qualitative exploratory approach was used, employing the action research strategy. The opinions of planners, developers, and secondary data were triangulated. Data collection was carried out through semi-structured interviews with specialists in the planning and logistics area, as well as the analysis of relevant documents and texts. The results indicate a greater understanding of the causes of discrepancies between planned and actual outcomes. This allowed for the study of the necessary strategies to adjust the proposed tool. The research revealed that the strategies currently used by the company were not sufficient to ensure adherence to the planning. However, potential improvements were identified that can make the company more competitive by improving its planning strategy, especially for items with long lead times. [resumo fornecido pelo autor]