GESTÃO DE ESTOQUE: um estudo em empresas varejistas de calçados e confecções de Mato Grosso do Sul

Abstract

Proper inventory management is a factor that impacts the competitiveness of companies, especially because it can lead to resource losses, capital immobilization and storage. In footwear and clothing retail, obsolescence due to trends in Fashion can be an even more damaging factor for companies. In this context, this study aimed to analyze inventory management practices adopted by retail companies of footwear and clothing in Mato Grosso do Sul. To this end, a survey of quantitative, descriptive and exploratory nature. A questionnaire was developed that was forwarded via emails and WhatsApp to commercial associations and directly for store owners, obtaining 58 responses. Among the main results, the following stand out: a) high adoption of sales history as a basis for purchasing programming; b) most of the companies still use manual control or spreadsheets to manage inventories; c) big some companies carry out annual stock control; d) the two main challenges for management of stock were variation in demand and product obsolescence; e) the adoption of software and better demand forecasts was highlighted as the most viable strategy by majority of respondents.