The theme storage has become increasingly important in logistics, both in academia, as in companies that rely on distribution centers (DC). This thesis aims to analyze the operation of a CD of a cosmetics company based on its processes and activities in their profiles, and also propose improvements in the operation aimed at boosting productivity and accuracy. In the case studied, the management committee of the company identified the need to promote productivity gains and accuracy of the transaction and raise opportunities for improvement, which motivated this research. To achieve these objectives, the case study was structured in three phases: context, diagnosis and, development of proposals for improvements, plan of action and implementation. The research method used in Phase 1 consisted of continuous on-site visits, literature search of articles and books, national and international, in the collection and analysis of data extracted from the company s information systems, semi structured interviews and validation interviews to then development of diagnostics and analysis in phase 2. As a result of the diagnosis of the structure and processes of the company Alfa CD, are shown in phase 3 improvement proposals, action plans and opportunities for implementation of logistics gains. In phase 3, the biggest profit opportunities were identified in the process of stock picking and (preparation) the latter being based on the study of profiles storage activities. Among the proposals implemented, there is the restructuring of picking activities that achieved good results with a proper reorganization and downsizing of positions of bases of SKUs without the adoption of any new technology.