Implementation of inventory management in footwear industry

Purpose: The objective of this research was to implement new inventory management in a footwear company through the analysis indicators obtained from data collection.Design/methodology/approach: methods ABC analysis, demand forecasting, safety stock, reorder point and economic order quantity were applied. items classified by financial importance proposed analyzed determine moment replenishment should be carried out as well purchase lot size for each item. also behavior pointed forecasting method that came closest reality.Findings: study presents implementing based on derived application curve methods, re-fulfillment point, purchased lot. It indicates how classification stocks can used check most representative materials stock. highlights rejection modifications surpassed obtaining favorable results.Research limitations/implications: applied work is resulted two main which able define ordered amount material needed.Practical implications: reality.Originality/value: In study, presented, highlighting methodological implementation management. contributes encouragement adoption methodologies improve companies.