Leonardo Melo Delfim, P. D. Silva, Jonas Figuerêdo Silva, M. S. A. Leite
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Abstract
Abstract Paper aims This article aims to analyze the activities that generate logistics costs in the process of importing a containerized cargo transported through a port terminal. Originality The scientific literature states that logistical costs are one of the main factors to be mitigated to improve the country's position in the global competitive scenario. The applied methodology offers a conceptual contribution to the area of supply chain, logistics and costs. Research method In this regard, it was necessary to map the process of importing the granite prime cargo, identify the agents involved in the process, survey the activities, and segregate which activities generate logistical costs. Data collection was carried out through the application of semi-structured interviews. Towards the end of each interview and observation, a compilation and data crossing along with the documentary analysis were performed. Then, the logistical costs were segregated by the following types: Supply, Plant, and Distribution. Main findings The article proves to be especially important due to the complex nature of the import process in the country, which involves many independent agents who need to communicate to lead the process. Through the information collected in the interviews with employees involved in the process of importing cargo and document analysis, it was possible to map the process, adding it with the systematic review of the literature realized on activities classified as generating logistical costs, it was possible to segregate them. Implications for theory and practice In this context, so it was possible to carry out the analysis of activities generating logistical costs. Properly mapping and analyzing the logistical cost-generating activities involved serves as a basis for decision-making by the agents involved in the various points of the cargo import process, since dealing directly with port terminals and agents responsible for import operations, it is possible to understand the causes of port inefficiency at the operational level.
ProductionEngineering-Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
CiteScore
3.00
自引率
0.00%
发文量
26
审稿时长
40 weeks
期刊介绍:
The Produção Journal (Production Journal), ISSN 0103-6513, is a Brazilian Association of Production Engineering (ABEPRO) publication. It was created in 1990 in order to provide a communication medium for academic articles in the Production Engineering field. Since 2002, the Production Engineering Department of Polytechnic School of the University of São Paulo (PRO/EPUSP) is responsible for the editorial process of Produção Journal, sponsored by Carlos Alberto Vanzolini Foundation (FCAV). Revista Produção has the tradition of eighteen published volumes and Qualis "B2" evaluation by CAPES in the Engineering III area. For Brazilian academic community it is a top journal in Production Engineering field.