Diseño de un sistema de control de inventario por el método ABC para el centro ferretero Juan Carlos, cantón Alausí, provincia de Chimborazo

Abstract

The Design of an inventory control system by the ABC method for the Juan Carlos Hardware Center, Alausí Canton, Chimborazo Province, is a research whose objective was to optimize the organization of the products. So that the most attractive and requested products are found directly and know how much and when to ask. The research methods used were inductive, deductive, analytical, and as techniques: the observation guide, IBM SPSS program, and survey of administrative and operational personnel. After this procedure, it was possible to identify that the company has weaknesses in inventory control, such as uncommercial products with high stock levels. These high maintenance costs affect the profitability of the company. This lack of tools helps determine the appropriate levels for acquiring materials that avoid losses due to deterioration or shortages that cause delays in the commercial process and does not have adequate procedures for decision-making concerning the purchase of merchandise. In this sense, implementing the Inventory Control System based on the ABC method was essential to determine that the highest requested product is in the family of wire drawing the 12 mm Adelca rod article, belonging to category A according to the classification made. This inventory control addressed to demand, economic order quantity, Reorder Point, Purchase, sale, and storage Policies; For this reason, these types of merchandise represent 12.60% of the inventory. In turn, 78% of the investment. For this reason, strict control and management must be provided, with better-secured storage areas and responsible personnel with skills and experience to guarantee efficient control. Therefore, it is recommended that the company apply the proposed mod to efficiently manage and control inventories, minimizing costs and maximizing economic benefits