Diseño de un sistema de control de inventarios ABC para el comercial “Encalada Andrade” de la ciudad de Cañar, provincia Cañar

Abstract

This degree work consisted in Designing an ABC Inventory Control System for Comercial Encalada Andrade in Cañar city, in order to enhance efficiency in the administrative and financial management of its merchandise. For its development, the qualitative and quantitative approach was used, an exploratory and descriptive, non-experimental, and cross-sectional level of research, in addition, methodological tools such as a survey applied to staff and clients was used, which helped to know the situation in which the company was. The interview was addressed to the owner-manager, that was the support to determine that the company has not defined an inventory control system that includes policies and procedures, for efficient management of its inventory and adequate decision making. For the design of what was previously mentioned, the ABC inventory control model was used, together with the model of economic order quantity and the computer system My Business, resulting in greater control and attention to inventories throughout the establishment of procedures, activities, policies, and indicators. It is concluded that by applying the ABC control model, it is possible to identify those products that are more attractive to the public and invest a higher percentage in them. The use of the ABC inventory control system is recommended, as well as the computer system to promote continuous improvement regarding inventory control and correct decision making