Diseño de un sistema de control de inventarios basado en el método ABC para Fersamax S.A., de la ciudad de Pastaza, provincia de Pastaza

Abstract

The design of an inventory control system based on the ABC method for Fersamax, in Puyo canton, Pastaza province, aimed to categorize and differentiate inventories for optimal management and control. This will allow the permanence of the company in the market, channeling good business decision-making based on reliable accounting data. Considering that inventory is a crucial component of business; it was developed through surveys addressed to administrative and operational staff. Subsequently, the data showed that the company lacks adequate control of its inventories, the records system used is obsolete, and there is a lack of product coding and classification. Other aspects detected involve differences between accounting records and physical verifications, poor organization and designation of staff functions, lack of establishing processes for the acquisition, storage, sale, and dispatch of merchandise. To conclude, the company has great weaknesses in the inventory area and there is a lack of knowledge of the total investment in merchandise, which causes instability and uncertainty when negotiating with suppliers and making decisions. As a final recommendation, the implementation of the inventory control system based on the ABC method proposed in the company is essential. To conclude, the company possess a noticeable weakness in the inventory area and there is a lack of knowledge of the total investment in merchandise, which causes instability and uncertainty when negotiating with suppliers and making decisions. As a final recommendation, the implementation of the inventory control system based on the ABC method proposed in the company is essential. The inventory approach will help the organization solve its current issues and continuously enhance inventory management and control while utilizing pertinent data for business expansion