Estudo do processo de compras de adubos e defensivos para a cultura do fumo no recôncavo baiano: estudo de caso na empresa danco com. E indústria de fumo ltda.

Abstract

The present work deals with the study of existing practices and possible improvements in the supply chain of a tobacco company, Danco Com. Indian de Fumos Ltda., located in Recôncavo Baiano. The objective was to analyze the process of acquisition and storage of agricultural inputs (fertilizers and pesticides) of the company considered. It was sought to offer the company base and theoretical subsidies for the creation of of chain management strategies, specifically in the process of acquisition and storage of agricultural inputs used in production. For Therefore, aspects of the company's supply chain were discussed, the influence the role of stock in the chain and purchasing planning to form the supplies stock. The research carried out was of the exploratory type, as it provides greater familiarity with the company's problem. The data were analyzed obtained through an interview with specific technical personnel, who addressed experiences with the researched problem, supported by a survey bibliographic. With the analysis of the results obtained, it is clear that the company presents a well-structured logistics network, which allows integration of acquisitions, transport, distribution channels and storage of products studied (agricultural inputs - fertilizers and pesticides) throughout their production chain, reducing operational costs for managing the links of the tobacco production chain. However, some possibilities for improvement were evidenced and presented, in order to increase the efficiency of the chain company logistics.