Modelos y prácticas de control de inventarios: Una aproximación desde la gestión de microempresas y organizaciones comunitarias

Lesly Jhoanna  Benitez Pincay; Belinda Marta  Lema Cachinell

doi:10.47606/ACVEN/PH0377

Authors

Lesly Jhoanna Benitez Pincay Instituto Superior Tecnológico de Formación Profesional, Administrativa y Comercial https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6206-1253
Belinda Marta Lema Cachinell Instituto Superior Tecnológico de Formación Profesional https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1403-336X

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47606/ACVEN/PH0377

Keywords:

Community management, digital technologies, inventory management, social organizations

Abstract

Inventory control is a key component in the management of microenterprises and community-based organizations, as it directly influences operational efficiency, financial sustainability, and responsiveness to changing environments. This review article aims to analyze the main models and practices of inventory control, with emphasis on their applicability in resource-limited organizations. The study draws on theoretical and empirical contributions from the specialized literature in administration, accounting, and operations management. The review highlights that traditional systems, such as Kardex and FIFO methods, remain relevant in contexts where automated platforms are not feasible, while the development of digital technologies and management software has opened new opportunities for control, traceability, and predictive analysis. Challenges were also identified, including resistance to change, staff training, and the initial investment required for process digitalization. It is concluded that combining traditional practices with accessible technological tools represents a strategic pathway to improve inventory management in microenterprises and social organizations, ensuring more efficient, transparent, and sustainable processes. This theoretical analysis provides a conceptual basis for future research and for the formulation of policies that foster the formalization and strengthening of small enterprises in Latin America.

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