Nanostore Sourcing Challenges and Opportunities in Latin America: Three Case Studies in Bolivia, Mexico, and Peru
Journal
Pedagogical Case Studies in Purchasing and Supply Management
Publisher
Springer Nature Switzerland
Date Issued
2026
Author(s)
Da Silva-Ovando, Agatha Clarice
Chong, Mario
Miranda, Pedro Rafael Amado
Moyano, Mariana
Type
text::book::book part
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. © The authors © Springer.
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How to cite
da Silva-Ovando, A.C., Navarro, D.E.S., Chong, M., Miranda, P.R.A., Moyano, M. (2026). Nanostore Sourcing Challenges and Opportunities in Latin America: Three Case Studies in Bolivia, Mexico, and Peru. In: Fritz, M., Viale, L., Kelly, S., Kumar, V. (eds) Pedagogical Case Studies in Purchasing and Supply Management. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-12235-3_4