Influencia de la gestión de inventario en la rentabilidad de las PYMES en la ciudad de Guayaquil – Ecuador.

Abstract

The research focused on analyzing the relationship between inventory management systems and the profitability of SMEs in the machinery sector in Guayaquil. The primary objective was to theoretically support the inventory management and profitability of SMEs in the region and to describe the research methodology used to analyze the impact. The study was based on a review of literature related to the topic and quantitative research methods, with a focus on inventory management in SMEs and its relation to profitability, specifically in the context of Guayaquil, Ecuador. Quantitative and qualitative data were used, supported by graphs, tables, and statistical analysis to represent key findings. The analysis of the results allowed us to visualize existing correlations and trends in inventory management versus profitability among SMEs in Guayaquil. Research shows that implementing these systems can optimize stock levels, which leads to a reduction in operational costs. As a final result, the most significant contributions in this relationship were highlighted, and recommendations based on findings were offered to improve inventory management in SMEs.