Influence of the Application of Lean Logistics in SMEs (Pharmacies) to Reduce Logistics Costs

Chuque Y.D.; Bazan M.I.F.; Chumpitaz A.G.M.; Vasquez N.C. · IBIMA Business Review (2025) · DOI: 10.5171/2025.635545

Resumen

The objective was to analyze and propose improvements for the product storage area through the application of Lean Logistics principles. A general diagnosis of the inventory process was conducted, with a focus on the storage area (critical area). Problems and their evidence were analyzed, and short-and medium-term proposals were developed. Flow diagrams and Pareto charts were created to assess the impact of these problems on productivity using the JIT (Just-In-Time) and Heijunka systems. Quantitative methods were employed to present the results. By implementing the Heijunka methodology, waiting times for product delivery were reduced from 49% to 21%. Additionally, the application of the JIT methodology increased storage accuracy from 80% to 99%, and inventory turnover experienced a significant improvement.

Instituciones: Universidad Privada del Norte