International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development

author(s)
Govinda Venkata Vamshi, Vijay Nadiminti, CH Srilatha and A Meena

abstract
Inventory management in seed processing units plays a decisive role in ensuring quality, timeliness, and compliance with regulatory standards. The present study, titled “Processing and Inventory Management of Paddy and Maize Seeds: A Case Study Approach”, was carried out at SGM Seed Processing Unit, Medchal, Telangana, a custom processor handling paddy and maize under ISTA and TSSOCA certification norms. The study evaluated operational efficiency, inventory accuracy, and fulfillment systems across multiple Rabi and Kharif cycles between November 2021 and June 2025. Using a mixed-method case study design, data were collected through structured interviews, on-site observations, surveys, and operational registers, supplemented by secondary sources. Inventory management performance was analyzed using eight key evaluation metrics: processing loss rate, viability retention, inventory accuracy, storage loss rate, fill rate, backorder rate, forecast accuracy, and dead stock ratio. Results revealed that SGM maintained high inventory accuracy (95–96%), kept storage losses around 2% (paddy 2.1%, maize 1.9%), and achieved fill rates above 94%. However, challenges included reconciliation mismatches during bulk-to-pack transitions, occasional dead stock accumulation, and forecast variability during peak Kharif demand. The study recommends stronger ERP integration, predictive analytics for demand forecasting, and supplier evaluation mechanisms to further enhance inventory efficiency.