MANUAL EN GESTIÓN DE INVENTARIOS PARA EL RESTAURANTE EL CARBONERO BALCÓN, LOJA-ECUADOR

Abstract

SMEs make up a fundamental element in the socio-economic system of a country, generating wealth and employment, main foundations in the dynamism of the economy and governance. That is why the development and constant growth in topics is prioritized. strategic and operational within these companies.

Within them, units such as inventories and their incidence can be highlighted. within its production process. Sandoval (2015) mentions:

Inventories include, in addition to raw materials, work-in-process and finished products or merchandise for sale, materials, spare parts and accessories for be consumed in the production of goods manufactured for sale or in the provision of services. (p.3)

Likewise, Sandoval (2015) indicates "the inventory has a vital role for the consistent and coherent within the production process and thus meet the demand" (p. 4). For this reason, the study and application in the monitoring and control of inventories within the business environment, for its proper functioning and evolution of the same.

Within this context, it is possible to observe the great development that SMEs have acquired in recent years in Ecuador. Facts that lead to aggressive competition for dominate the market. Large companies that are differentiated by their high level of productivity, optimization of resources and the correct application in the administration in the processes drive SMEs to acquire these characteristics in order to be active in this process.