OPTIMIZING STOCK MANAGEMENT IN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IN COOPERATIVES OF WILMAR GRESIK EMPLOYEES (K2WG)

Abstract

This internship activity at Koperasi Karyawan Wilmar Gresik (K2WG) aims to analyze the optimization of stock management in supporting business development. Based on observations and documentation, several issues related to stock control were identified. The main problem lies in the discrepancy between the recorded stock data in the system and the actual physical stock in the warehouse. This mismatch results in inaccurate inventory reports, delays in procurement, and difficulty in monitoring product availability. In some cases, items recorded as “out of stock” in the system were still available physically, and vice versa. Such inconsistencies disrupt cooperative operations and decrease service efficiency.
To overcome these challenges, this study recommends improving stock control mechanisms by conducting routine stock checks, implementing manual stock cards, and optimizing supervision of goods inflow and outflow. Furthermore, K2WG is encouraged to apply digital stock management methods to ensure real-time updates, reduce data errors, and support more accurate decision-making in purchasing and sales planning. This internship contributes practically by providing insights into stock management improvement for cooperatives and theoretically by emphasizing the importance of accurate inventory systems in supporting business development and operational sustainability.