Lineamientos generales para la aplicación de la gestión de inventarios de empresas comerciales

In this study, a literature review methodology was used together with documentary analysis techniques, with the purpose of determining the general guidelines for the application of inventory management in commercial companies. The information was collected from various scientific databases, where 44 relevant articles were found. Of these, 22 dealt with general principles for inventory management in commercial enterprises, 9 dealt with inventory classification, and 13 focused on inventory demand forecasting. It was concluded that the general principles for inventory management include: analyzing business strategy, establishing classification, forecasting demand, and implementing inventory policies.