“Dimensiones de la logística en las Pymes: Almacenes de Ferretería, Eléctrico y Metal Mecánica Biblián – Ecuador”

Abstract

The article analyzes the dimensions of logistics in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the hardware, electrical, and metal-mechanical warehousing sector in Biblián, Ecuador. The study’s main objective is to explore innovative logistics, logistic processes, and their influence on the integrated logistics of these companies. The research is based on a positivist approach and uses an exploratory, descriptive, and correlational research design. The study population consisted of 40 employees, and data was collected through surveys using a questionnaire validated by experts. Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was applied to evaluate the instrument’s internal consistency, and a value of 0.836 was obtained, indicating adequate consistency. The results show descriptive statistics of the variables related to integrated logistics (0,976**) and related logistics processes (0,985**). Data such as arithmetic mean, standard deviation, variance, range, minimum and maximum are presented for these variables. In addition, a normality test was performed using the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, and it was determined that the variables follow a non-normal distribution. Therefore, Spearman’s nonparametric correlation test was used to analyze the relationships between the variables. The results showed a high correlation and statistical significance between the independent variables (innovative logistics and logistics processes) and the dependent (integrated logistics). In summary, this study provides relevant information on the dimensions of logistics in MSMEs in hardware, electrical and metal-mechanical warehouses in Biblián, Ecuador.