Teoría de Restricciones para Control de Inventarios en el Almacén de Bajas en el Instituto Tecnológico de Pachuca

Proper inventory control is a key element for the efficient management of material resources within public institutions. This study analyzes the application of the Theory of Constraints (TOC) as an improvement tool for inventory control in the disposal warehouse of the Instituto Tecnológico de Pachuca. The research arises from the identification of several issues related to the uncontrolled accumulation of movable assets, lack of proper classification, material deterioration, and the absence of timely updates in the institutional inventory system (SIBISEP). These conditions generated operational risks, loss of control over assets, and inefficient management of available storage space. To address this situation, a strategy based on the principles of the Theory of Constraints was implemented, aimed at identifying the main bottlenecks within the system and establishing improvement actions. Among the implemented measures were the delimitation of the warehouse area through a functional layout, the classification and organization of assets by categories, the application of the 9S methodology to improve order and cleanliness, and the incorporation of QR code labels to facilitate asset identification and control. In addition, administrative and operational procedures were established to register, document, and monitor the assets designated for disposal. The results show a significant improvement in warehouse organization, asset control, and inventory process efficiency. The implementation of these strategies strengthens the management of institutional resources and demonstrates that the application of industrial engineering methodologies can optimize inventory management in educational institutions.