DISEÑO E IMPLEMENTACIÓN DE UN SISTEMA DE GESTIÓN Y TRAZABILIDAD DE ALMACENES DE LAMINA: ESTUDIO DE CASO EN UNA EMPRESA METALMECÁNICA

Inefficient warehouse and inventory management is a recurring problem in metalworking companies, particularly in small and medium-sized organizations where raw material has a major economic impact. This paper aims to design and implement an integrated sheet metal warehouse management and control system based on low-cost industrial engineering tools to improve material traceability, inventory accuracy, and internal material flow. A case study methodology with an applied approach was used, including root cause analysis, SKU standardization, ABC classification, warehouse layout redesign, and the development of a digital control and traceability system. Results show a 5.24% increase in inventory accuracy and an estimated annual reduction in losses exceeding $450,000 MXN. The study concludes that integrating traditional industrial engineering methods with accessible digital tools is a viable and effective alternative to improve operational efficiency in manufacturing companies.