Análisis de la cadena de abastecimiento de víveres en el comercio mayorista de la provincia de Santa Elena.

Abstract

In the province of Santa Elena, specifically in the Libertad canton, a shortage of food supplies has been observed and has increased in recent years. This study aims to design a proposal to improve the wholesale supply chain by analyzing the current situation to increase productivity, improve product quality control, and enhance cost and price control. The intended beneficiaries are the population. The study employs a non-experimental design, follows a deductive, correlational methodology, and has a descriptive focus and scope. The survey targeted three stakeholder groups: suppliers, consumers, and partners. A total of 97 responses were received from these professionals and groups. Analysis revealed that the factors contributing to the decreased supply are "Transportation" and "Negotiation." This opens the door to efficient methods for addressing the issue, such as FIFO (First In, First Out), which organizes the distribution of goods according to the order in which they were received (the first items are the first items out).