| Summary: | The aim of this study is to find ways to increase an agile flow of materials in a warehouse while comparing different methodologies. In order to achieve this goal, an analysis of the current status of a warehouse of raw material and packaging is carried out and some situations that lack improvements are highlighted. Afterwards enhancements are suggested in several dimensions: the analysis of the capacity, the allocation method and the layout. To analyse the current situation, two different tools are created in Excel, all from the beginning, taking into consideration the company’s point of view and the new one, proposed by the author. Regarding the capacity, a volume approach is suggested so as to understand the warehouse capacity. Thus, a change in the storage assignment policy is proposed which results in a different layout. Evidence leads to the conclusion that with the proposed methodology it is possible to see a warehouse with a more balanced occupation, a decrease in costs, in material damages, and in the travelling distance and time (29,96 km/year, approximately 32,52 hours). An increase in the warehouse capacity (9,77%) and in terms of safety can also be identified, leading to the conclusion that the suggested methodology could be implemented.
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