DISTRIBUTION LOGISTICS AS A STRATEGIC TOOL IN ORGANIZATIONS

Abstract

The logistics process is an important stage for companies. Therefore, the research aims to assess the growth and evolution of the logistics sector in Brazilian companies, and specifically to i) address distribution logistics, ii) analyze the main distribution logistics tools, and iii) investigate the advantages of defining the type of inventory control. To connect to this topic, we used the literature through searches for scientific publications in the Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO) and Google Scholar. The research procedures are descriptively structured with a qualitative typology, of a basic nature, whose purpose is to deepen the field of knowledge without worrying about developing solutions to the problem identified in its results. Furthermore, we used bibliographic research in published articles on topics similar to the study, which portray distribution logistics as a strategic tool in organizations. Thus, this study contributes significantly to improving knowledge about distribution logistics in Brazilian companies.