Nanostore Sourcing Challenges and Opportunities in Latin America: Three Case Studies in Bolivia, Mexico, and Peru

Agatha Clarice da Silva-Ovando (), David Ernesto Salinas Navarro, Mario Chong, Pedro Rafael Amado Miranda and Mariana Moyano
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Agatha Clarice da Silva-Ovando: Universidad Privada Boliviana, Centro de Operaciones Logísticas
David Ernesto Salinas Navarro: Universidad Panamericana
Mario Chong: Universidad del Pacífico
Pedro Rafael Amado Miranda: Universidad Privada Boliviana, Centro de Operaciones Logísticas
Mariana Moyano: Universidad del Pacífico

A chapter in Pedagogical Case Studies in Purchasing and Supply Management, 2026, pp 67-88 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Nanostores are critical household suppliers in emerging markets. In Latin America, approximately 35% of households use this channel for daily purchases. However, nanostores face numerous challenges when sourcing, including fragmented demand, reduced negotiation power, limited storage, and cash flow constraints, which lead to stockouts and supply chain fluctuations. Urban factors, such as traffic congestion and delivery inefficiencies by suppliers, exacerbate these issues. This case study examines the sourcing challenges and dynamics of nanostores in three typical Latin American cities and explores their supply chain strategies. Furthermore, this study examines another collaborative strategy involving suppliers and policymakers to enhance nanostore operations.

Keywords: Latin America; Nanostores; Sourcing; Supply chain management (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-12235-3_4

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