A meta-analysis of Nanostores: A 10-year assessment.

Abstract

The effect of nanostores, i.e., small traditional, disorganized retailing, composed of millions of independent familyowned businesses, on consumer-packaged goods (CPG), has been studied in the existing literature, but results remain mixed. Therefore, it is important to provide a meta-analysis to investigate this relationship. In this study, 6 empirical journal articles published over the past 11 years have been reviewed and evaluated through a metaanalysis. The results reveal that nanostores are positively related to CPG. This study provides the first publication of meta-analysis on this relationship, which will contribute to the knowledge of practitioners and researchers to solve engineering problems and improve performance in nanostores and CPG, as well as to contrastnanostores to alternative retailing that are more modern and organized, such as convenience stores and supermarkets. This area of knowledge is new, so it is key to select, evaluate and statistically synthesize the available evidence, by also achieving significant methodological value applied to nanostores, where no similar publication exists to date.

The Nano Revolution: IT and Supply Chain Integration in Small Retailers in the Middle East

“…Those improvements create more efficient operations and financial benefits, consequently impacting the overall performance of a nanostore. Furthermore, the integration of IT within nanostores plays a significant role in improving consumer experiences by facilitating individualized interactions and frictionless transactions [32]. Mobile applications, customer relationship management systems, and loyalty programs facilitate the ability of nanostores to comprehend client preferences, deliver personalized suggestions, and facilitate a seamless shopping experience [33].…”

Papel de integración de la cadena de suministro: Tecnología de la información de la Industria 4.0 y rendimiento de nanostores

“…Tercero, aunque estudios anteriores lograron demostrar que la tecnología de la información (TI) integradora tiene un impacto positivo en la SC, aún no se ha descrito claramente cuáles podrían ser las consecuencias de la estrategia integradora de la SC. Una estrategia integradora de la cadena de suministro se define como un proceso de negocio que crea valores mediante la integración no sólo de las nanostores, sino también de los proveedores y clientes [10].La TI y la SC integradora son los componentes centrales de una estrategia integral de suministro en el mercado.…”