ResumoO objetivo deste estudo exploratório é analisar a disposição dos consumidores brasileiros em utilizar a solução logística através de pontos de coleta para a retirada de medicamentos, itens de consumo recorrente e primordiais sobretudo no atual contexto de pandemia. Os pontos de coleta são locais físicos onde os consumidores podem retirar produtos comprados pela internet ou pelo telefone. Essa solução permite a utilização de uma rede de distribuição com armazenagem em fabricante ou distribuidor, resultando em menores custos logísticos. Por sua vez, os consumidores podem ser beneficiados, à medida que não precisam esperar pelas entregas, podendo receber suas encomendas antecipadamente e encontrar fretes mais acessíveis. Para a obtenção dos dados sobre as escolhas dos entrevistados aplicou-se um formulário integralmente online apresentando situações hipotéticas de entrega conforme a técnica de preferência declarada. Os resultados da pesquisa mostraram que a solução logística proposta pode ser viável, desde que apresente benefícios extras aos consumidores, se comparado à entrega convencional. Palavras-chave: Pick-up Points. Logística Urbana. Logística de Medicamentos. Cadeia de Suprimentos da Saúde. AbstractThe aim of this exploratory study is to analyze the willingness of Brazilian consumers to use the logistical solution through pick-up points for the withdrawal of medicines, items of recurrent consumption and essential, especially in the current context of the pandemic. Pick-up points are physical locations where consumers can collect products purchased over the internet or over the phone. This solution allows the use of a distribution network with storage at a manufacturer or distributor, resulting in lower logistics costs. In turn, consumers can benefit, as they do not have to wait for deliveries, being able to receive their orders in advance and find more affordable freight. To obtain data on the respondents' choices, a fully online form was applied showing hypothetical situations of delivery according to the declared preference technique. The research results showed that the proposed logistical solution can be viable, as long it presents extra benefits to consumers, when compared to conventional delivery. Keywords: Pick-up Points. Urban Freight Distribution. Drug Logistics. Healthcare Supply Chain
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