Diseño de la estrategia logística para la empresa de transporte de carga multimodal NATRASCOM Cía. Ltda.

Abstract

The main objective of this research was to design a logistics strategy for the multimodal cargo transportation company NATRASCOM Cía Ltda. For this purpose, it was developed a documentary-type study, since the information of the company was made concerning its routes, methodology or logistic strategy as well as its financial statements. Therefore, a situational analysis of the company was developed with the application of qualitative research and a descriptive method, which consisted of determining the logistic operations and all the factors related to the variables under study to describe with great precision the causes, effects and solutions to the proposed problem. About the logistics model, the company applies the model of direct deliveries, which means each transport unit picks up the cargo and delivers it to the respective destination points of the clients. Additionally, it was established a specific case about the fuel expenses generated by the vehicle fleet with the current model versus the implementation of the model by goods consolidation terminals, which generate substantial savings that benefit the company. However, for this is necessary to invest heavily to acquire these terminals, or otherwise, to assume the administrative cost for rent and adjustments. In conclusion, the implementation of the new proposed model is vital since it will significantly benefit the company's productivity and profitability, and therefore the application of each of the proposed strategies is recommended.