Diseño de un sistema de control de inventarios basado en el método ABC para Agro-Orgánicos, de la ciudad de Riobamba, provincia de Chimborazo

Abstract

This research aims to design an inventory control system based on the ABC method for Agro-Organics, which helps to improve their administration. Some procedures like periodical visits to the establishment and research techniques such as the interview with the Owner Manager and surveys to the company's members were essential to collect information. Another crucial strategy in this process was direct observation of acquiring and selling merchandise. Finally, the deductive and inductive methods were necessary for a comprehensive inventory analysis. In this study, the independent variable was analysed without making any changes. Also, the situational analysis of Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) was crucial to determine weak and strong points. The findings revealed that the company Agro-Orgánicos is facing some seatbacks like customers' loss due to shortages. Other negative points include the expiration of products, misidentification of stocks and yields with the highest demand in the market. Concerning costs, storage and order costs are excessive, and this fact causes disorganization in the warehouse. To conclude, this system will improve inventory control since the categorization of products into A, B and C were included and the method of Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) and Stock Management. Thanks to the proposed indicators, implementing this system will optimize both time and resources.