Estudo de caso: impacto dos custos logísticos em agroindústria de polpas de frutas no município de Benjamin Constant - Amazonas

The implantation of businesses of any segment in the Amazon region is a challenging task, mainly due to the high logistic costs, because the physiographic characteristics challenge the execution of the transport, especially for the great distances to be traveled allied to the deficiencies existing in the various modalities. For this reason, this research aimed to analyze the impact of logistics costs on industrial processes carried out by a fruit pulp agro-industry located in Benjamin Constant, Amazonas. For this, an exploratory and explanatory research was carried out, in the combined form (qualitative and quantitative), using as a research method a Case Study, using interviews, observations and archival information (documentary research) to collect data. . At the end, the main logistical potentials and threats to the implementation, consolidation and maintenance of the studied plant were identified, as well as a plan for the improvement of Supply Chain Management, aiming at the reduction of logistics costs, and consequently, the optimization of manufacturing and distribution processes. With this, it is believed to be contributing to the strengthening of the local industry, increasing job offer and income improvement to the population of the municipality, and also justifying the need for public investment in improving the logistics infrastructure of the Amazon region.