Impactos da má gestão de estoques em pequenas empresas comerciais na cidade de Trizidela do Vale – MA

Abstract

Inventory management is an essential pillar to ensure the sustainability and financial liquidity of micro and small enterprises. This study aims to analyze the financial and operational impacts resulting from poor inventory management in Small Commercial Companies (PECs) located in the municipality of Trizidela do Vale - MA. Methodologically, the research is characterized as an applied study, with a quantitative-qualitative approach and descriptive objectives, conducted through field research. For primary data collection, a structured questionnaire was applied via Google Forms to a sample of 10 managers and employees of the local retail sector. The results reveal a scenario of sharp managerial vulnerability, marked by empiricism and operational obsolescence, where 50% of the companies rely exclusively on manual controls and 60% make purchases without any scientific method of forecasting demand. A critical logistical paradox of stockouts (60%) concomitant with the accumulation of idle merchandise (80%) was found, culminating in tangible financial losses for 60% of the surveyed establishments. It is concluded that the lack of professionalization and the underutilized use of automation technologies drain regional competitive capacity, making technical training of local teams emergent.