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Visionary Voices
Dynamics of Resource Planning and Inventory Control: Enhancing the Viability of the Small-Scale Local Food Processors in Vinzons, Camarines Norte
Obin, J. A., & Naval, G. H. (2026). Dynamics of Resource Planning and Inventory Control: Enhancing the Viability of the Small-Scale Local Food Processors in Vinzons, Camarines Norte. In Visionary Voices (Vol. 2, Issue 8, pp. 46–47). Lakbay-Diwa Publishing. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21978935
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Obin, Jomelson A., Naval, Girly H.
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This study investigated the profile, resource planning and inventory control practices, operational challenges, and significant differences in the perceived dynamics of resource planning and inventory control among small-scale local food processors in Vinzons, Camarines Norte. Specifically, it examined respondents' age, sex, and years in business; assessed practices in procurement and sourcing of raw materials, resource allocation and utilization, inventory monitoring and record-keeping, and inventory decision-making; identified challenges encountered; determined significant differences according to profile variables; and formulated a Resource Planning and Inventory Control Plan to enhance business efficiency and sustainability. The study involved 48 small-scale local food processors and employed a quantitative descriptive-comparative research design. Data were gathered through a researcher-made survey questionnaire and analyzed using frequency counts, percentages, weighted means, t-test, and analysis of variance (ANOVA). Results showed that most respondents were 60 years old and above, comprising 23 respondents (47.80%), while those aged 30–39 years represented the smallest group, with 2 respondents (4.20%). Females predominated, with 45 respondents (93.70%), compared with 3 males (6.30%). In terms of years in business, 26 respondents (54.20%) had operated for 7–12 years, while only 1 respondent (2.10%) had operated for 4–6 years. Resource planning and inventory control practices were generally functional but informal. Procurement and sourcing and resource allocation and utilization both obtained an overall weighted mean of 3.28, followed by inventory decision-making (3.14) and inventory monitoring and record-keeping (3.13). The highest-rated practices included assessing raw material quality and price before purchasing (3.88), utilizing materials according to planned quantities (3.60), regularly checking stock levels (3.65), and reordering before depletion (3.56). Lower-rated practices included maintaining backup suppliers (2.75), assessing labor productivity and material waste (3.02), using stock cards, ledgers, or digital tools (2.71), and demand forecasting (2.65). Challenges were generally moderate but persistent. Sudden increases in raw material prices were the most serious procurement challenge (3.94, Very Much Encountered), while lack of manpower during peak seasons was the most encountered resource-allocation concern (2.54). Inaccurate or incomplete inventory records obtained 2.46, while financial constraints in acquiring inventory were the most significant decision-making challenge (2.65). These findings indicate that external factors, particularly price volatility and capital limitations, substantially affect operations. Inferential analysis revealed no significant differences in practices by age or years in business, as p-values exceeded 0.05. However, sex showed a significant difference in inventory decision-making, with an F-value of 4.425 and a p-value of 0.041. Accordingly, the null hypothesis was rejected for sex in inventory decision-making but not for the other variables. Based on the findings, the study formulated a Resource Planning and Inventory Control Plan focusing on backup supplier management, systematic record-keeping, labor and material monitoring, demand forecasting, and financial preparedness. The study recommends strengthening inventory systems, adopting simple digital or manual monitoring tools, establishing inventory reserve funds, and supporting the plan through DTI, local government units, and other concerned agencies to improve operational efficiency, resource utilization, production continuity, and long-term business viability.
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