“Diseño de un modelo de gestión de inventarios para mejorar la rentabilidad de la empresa M&V distribuidores en la ciudad de Riobamba”.

Abstract

Misión y Vida is a company that employs an empirical inventory management approach without specifying functions and processes. This situation leads to overstocking of certain products and scarcity of others. In the financial realm of the company, there is a lack of analysis of financial statements, resulting in decision-making challenges. For this reason, this research aimed to design an Inventory Management Model to enhance the profitability of M&V Distributors in Riobamba City. The implemented methodology combined qualitative and quantitative approaches, following a non-experimental cross-sectional design. Variables were assessed at a specific point in time in a defined timeframe. The study population included company personnel. Bibliographic research and fieldwork helped collect relevant information through methods, techniques, and instruments. The research encompassed surveys administered to the accounting department personnel, sales personnel, and the manager. This methodology determined that the company lacks inventory control and proper systematization. Also, there were some differences between the physical warehouse inventory and the Excel spreadsheet used for management. A designated responsible party for inventory control is absent, and the procedures performed by company personnel lack accountability signatures. Furthermore, there is a necessity for financial statements to analyze profitability. Finally, the company requires an inventory management system for efficient merchandise administration, avoiding time loss and unnecessary costs undermining profitability. As a result of this research, a comprehensive inventory model incorporating strategies tailored to the company's needs is proposed to contribute to its development.