Aplicação da curva ABC em uma empresa de artigos esportivos de Itabaiana-SE: um estudo de caso

Abstract

The competition in the business world is becoming more involved and it has inspired the companies to see more and more solutions and alternatives that reduce their costs and provide a competitive advantage before the current scenario. Good stock management is of extreme importance to reduce and control your costs and improve the level of service provided by the company. The present work has as main objective the study of the tool of management of stocks denominated curve ABC. Through the data collection achieved in a footwear company, it was possible to determine which of its stock products are more important in profit margins, and therefore deserve a higher attention in the management of stocks of the organization. Therefore it was possible to determine which units should be purchased in a largest number and which should be purchased reduced, avoiding necessary expenses in the company´s stock maintenance.