Sistema de control de inventarios basado en el método ABC, para el centro ferretero “Soluhogar”, parroquia San Andrés, provincia Chimborazo

Abstract

The main purpose of this research work was the design of an inventory control system based on the ABC method, for the Soluhogar hardware center, San Andrés parish, Chimborazo province, it was designed with the objective of improving inventory management, in such a way as to avoid economic losses, detriment of the products, deterioration of the merchandise and the necessary increase in costs. For its realization, methodological tools were used, such as direct observation and the application of surveys, instruments that allowed the collection of timely information, based on which the problematic reference regarding the management and control of inventories will be developed. It was possible to identify blunders reflected in inventory management and the absence of personnel in charge of warehouse management, triggering problems such as the low level of rotation of articles, irregularities in the stock of the institution and the decrease in income received by part of the company. Due to the situation mentioned above, the proposal developed is based on carrying out the classification of the products available for sale by the hardware store within different categories, for which the level of importance and investment they represent was taken into account. Policies will be shown and the economic order quantity model will be used to determine important reference points, such as the reorder point, in order to guarantee customer satisfaction in terms of product demand. The implementation of the proposed system is recommended, in order to save inventories, increase the sales revenue margin and guarantee compliance with the objectives set by the institution.