La vital importancia de los inventarios en la gestión estratégica de las empresas

Abstract

Inventory management is a fundamental aspect to take into account in companies, since it depends on it to optimally achieve any of the strategic objectives established by the Organization. In this project, different models and tools are analyzed to improve profitability in the Inventory of a spare parts trading company in Colombia. Currently, the firm's stock management is inefficient and generates hidden costs and economic losses that are difficult to measure. It is intended to work with the ordering of operations between the areas that require going to the Warehouse of the company, documenting the tasks and establishing a standardized procedure that saves time and facilitates management. Additionally, the incorporation of the ABC method of inventory control is analyzed, to stimulate continuous improvement and achieve maximum profitability for holding in this type of assets. Knowledge of each of these aspects is key for an organization, since the efficient use of these tools determines the final result of the company.