Proposta e validação de layout industrial: um estudo de caso no almoxarifado de uma pedreira

Warehouse management and physical layout optimization are determining factors for operational efficiency and safety in industrial sectors. This paper presents a proposal for restructuring and implementing a layout for the warehouse of a medium-sized quarry located in Feira de Santana-BA. The methodology is characterized as an applied case study with a qualitative approach, based on direct observation, semi-structured interviews with management, and metric surveys based on technical standards (NR-20, NR-24, and NBR 14722). The project was developed using AutoCAD and SketchUp software (2023 version), aiming to transform a former cafeteria of 48.15 m² into a structured logistics center. The results showed that the new physical arrangement allowed for the segregation of flammable materials, optimization of the movement flow of heavy items, and improvement of visual inventory control. The practical validation of the study was consolidated by the beginning of the civil works, demonstrating the technical feasibility of the proposal in solving real cost and safety problems in the mining sector.