Stock Optimization in Industry: Strategies and Tools to Avoid Raw Material Shortages

Abstract

This paper addresses inventory optimization in industry: strategies and tools to avoid raw material shortages. The general objective is to analyze strategies and tools applicable to inventory management in industry, aiming to minimize the occurrence of raw material shortages and ensure the continuity of operations. The specific objectives are: to contextualize logistics and the supply chain; to present the concept of materials management; to describe materials management and to propose logistics strategies and tools to optimize inventories, reduce costs and ensure the continuity of industrial operations, minimizing the lack of raw materials. This study is justified by the academic and practical relevance of inventory management, an area that directly influences operational costs and production efficiency. In this work, a qualitative approach was used, which stands out for its ability to capture and describe phenomena in depth. The systematic review was the methodological axis adopted. The results point to the importance of inventory management and integrated logistics in industry, highlighting tools such as MRP, Just-in-Time and ABC Analysis, in addition to technological integration with IoT and Artificial Intelligence. The studies reinforce the importance of efficient strategies to reduce costs, optimize processes and overcome infrastructure challenges. Such approaches are essential to ensure competitiveness in a dynamic Market.