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Empowering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises with Effective Inventory Management and Educational Interventions

Rohit Mohite 1 * , Ravi Chaurasiya 1, Sandeep Sharma 2
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1 Dr. D. Y. Patil School of Management, Lohegaon, Pune-India2 Dr. D Y Patil School of Management, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune 412105, India* Corresponding Author
Educational Innovations and Emerging Technologies, 5(2), June 2025, 10-21, https://doi.org/10.35745/eiet2025v05.02.0007
Published: 30 May 2025
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ABSTRACT

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are vital to economic development, contributing significantly to employment, innovation, and GDP. However, many MSMEs struggle with operational efficiency due to inadequate inventory management and a lack of formal education on modern practices. This paper explores the critical role of inventory control in MSME sustainability and how educational interventions can bridge the knowledge gap. By examining case studies and survey data, this research identifies key barriers to effective inventory management and recommends a framework for empowering MSMEs through targeted training and policy support.
Keywords: MSMEs, Inventory Management, Educational Interventions, Operational Efficiency, Awareness and Training

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Mohite, R., Chaurasiya, R., & Sharma, S. (2025). Empowering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises with Effective Inventory Management and Educational Interventions. Educational Innovations and Emerging Technologies, 5(2), 10-21. https://doi.org/10.35745/eiet2025v05.02.0007

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