Diseño de un sistema de control de inventarios mediante el método ABC a Systemarket, de la ciudad de Riobamba, provincia de Chimborazo

Abstract

The present study was aimed to inspect an adequate management of inventory control, to avoid deterioration, damage or loss in a company called SYSTEMarket. The research approach used in the development of the inventory control system was qualitative and quantitative, with a documentary and field type. A survey with closed-ended questions was applied to the company's staff, and an interview to the general manager. The design of an inventory control system was carried out using the ABC method, which would help to have adequate control and management of inventories through the application of policies and procedures to have adequate control and management of inventories, compliance with the statutes and regulations that the company has to carry out its activities through techniques that allow determining the exact amount of stock of computer equipment available for sale in which the maximum and minimum inventory was calculated. As a result, obtained from inventory control, it was possible to identify certain shortcomings such as duplication of functions, idle times that the company is going through, as well as measuring the level of risk and trust, different processes and policies were carried out for adequate inventory control. It is recommended to apply the economic order quantity model to computer equipment by means of classification A, B, C; that would make it possible to know how much to acquire, when to do it and how often, in order to reduce high supply costs as well as the deterioration, damage or losses that affect the company and thus maximize its economic benefits.