Inventory Management Design Through Industry 4.0 in MSMEs Importing Electrical Products

Bravo-Orellana M.; Collazos O.; Ruiz C. · Advances in Transdisciplinary Engineering (2026) · DOI: 10.3233/atde260733

Resumen

This study presents a proposal to improve inventory management in a micro and small enterprise (MYPE) dedicated to the import of electrical products, through approaches based on Industry 4.0. The strategy involves the implementation of the Just-in-Time (JIT) system, the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) model, and the 5S methodology to strengthen inventory control, reduce shortages, and increase operational efficiency. Using innovations such as the Internet of Things (IoT), machine learning algorithms, and digital twin systems, the proposal enables real-time inventory monitoring and data-driven decision-making. The results highlight the value of Industry 4.0 technologies in improving inventory processes, reducing operating costs, enhancing management accuracy, and strengthening supply chain responsiveness. Specifically, inventory turnover increased from 1.37 to 1.65 times per year, the average waiting time decreased from 31 to 24 days, and inventory discrepancies were reduced from 14.9% to 11.5%. This work provides practical recommendations for micro and small enterprises in the electrical sector seeking to adopt intelligent technologies in their inventory management processes.

Instituciones: Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas