Propuesta de los Métodos ABC y 5S para Optimizar la Gestión de Inventarios y el Orden en la Droguería Sogamoso

Abstract

The purpose of this proposal is to bring about improvements by implementing the ABC and 5S methods, using VEN and FEFO as complementary tools, in order to optimize inventory management and improve organization at the Sogamoso drugstore. The goal is to identify and present a proposal to address the challenges encountered in inventory management, including an excess of slow-moving products, inadequate use of space, and a lack of organization in the work areas. Initially, an assessment of current conditions will be conducted through surveys and photographic records to identify existing gaps and deficiencies. The 5S method will be implemented to optimize organization and cleanliness in workspaces, along with the ABC methodology to classify and prioritize medications based on their level of importance or value. This proposal will increase efficiency and optimize resources by establishing an organized, standardized, and controllable system. As complementary tools, the VEN method will be used to prioritize medications by classifying them as vital, essential, and non-essential; meanwhile, the FEFO method will ensure proper product rotation by considering medications’ upcoming expiration dates to prevent losses. This proposal aims to present a methodology for optimizing inventory management, improving storage organization, reducing the risk of expiration, and facilitating inventory control to ensure better availability of medications, thereby strengthening future economic stability.