By analyzing the large volumes of anonymous data generated by mobile devices, it is possible to establish whether a distribution center has a commercial relationship with other logistics complexes, and even with establishments that serve the end consumer.
Using the most advanced Big Data tools, it is possible to understand the behavior of the supply chains of companies in the retail sector, since by monitoring delivery parts and counting mutual visits between suppliers and vendors, it is possible to identify and establish which are the most important relationships between distribution centers and points of sale to the end consumer, such as stores.
The change in consumer habits resulting from the boom in e-commerce and the preference for avoiding visits to physical stores, has forced some large commercial surfaces to be transformed into storage and logistics areas.
The covid-19 outbreak caused the emergence of a new commercial reality, in which consumers are less willing to go to physical stores to make certain purchases and prefer to store online.
The Galerias Shopping Center in Escalon and its surroundings is a commercial point that in San Salvador has a large market of more than 318 thousand people, which can be covered with home delivery just 15 minutes away by car.
In CentralAmericaData we developed a geomarketing tool based on interactive isochronous maps, through which you can identify where people are and what characteristics they have as consumers. The map incorporates, for any Central American country, the variables population, income and average monthly expenses. With this information, it is possible to identify potential clients and define promotional strategies accordingly, or also explore home delivery times from any sales point.
Recommendations have been made to change the legal framework for the distribution market, because "in the process of ordering distribution as a natural monopoly, rules were introduced that permit competition."
From a statement issued by the Superintendency of Competition:
The Superintendency of Competition has presented the results of two studies on conditions for competition in the energy sector: thewholesale marketand the market for distribution and sales.
In El Salvador legislative approval has been given to two loans for water treatment plants and their respective distribution networks.
An article on Elmundo.sv reports that "... A $16,982,500 loan from the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (BCIE) aims to 'strengthen drinking water' through the 'technical and physical renovation and automation of the water treatment plant in Las Pavas'. "
The government intends to develop, using public-private partnership model, a distribution center for agricultural products.
The central government has presented the initiative to representatives of the Chamber of Agriculture and Agribusiness (Camargo), and estimated that the work would require an investment of between $80 million and $100 million.
The electricity distributor Delsur will be investing $14 million in 2015 in the construction of new substations and the purchase of technical and protective equipment.
In 2014 the distribution of Electricity Delsur invested $13 million in several works to strengthen its electrical system, and this year representatives announced plans to increase the amount to $14 million, to be allocated to the expansion of the electricity network, the modernization of the commercial system which that measures the energy consumption of users, and the acquisition of new technical equipment, among other things.
A study has been released on the distribution chain of agricultural products, the food industry and plants, flowers and foliage.
From the introduction to "Marketing Channels for plants and foods in the United Kingdom", a report by the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER):
The UK is the third destination for exports from Costa Rica within the European Union and the third worldwide for our products in agriculture and the food industry, second only to the U.S. our main trading partner, and Holland which also serves to serve as a "hub" of entry into Europe. Even part of our exports to United Kingdom enter through the Dutch market, which serves as a gateway to other countries in the European market.
The transport of electricity between El Salvador and Guatemala through the Electrical Interconnection System for the Countries of Central America is limited to 170 MW.
This is despite the fact that the Electric Interconnection System for Central American Countries (Siepac) has capacity to transmit 300 MW, said Luis Herrera, manager of the Wholesale Market Administrator (AMM) in Guatemala.
The main distributor of electricity in El Salvador is planning extensions to the distribution network, because of a rise in demand.
Laprensagrafica.com reports that "improvements in distribution networks will require an investment of $16.6 million, according to Ricardo Vega, vice president of operations at AES El Salvador. In addition, investment for expansion of the distribution network, which is required for new residential or commercial projects, will total $5.1 million. We also intend to invest in the purchase of new equipment and infrastructure services with $2 million, and improvements to third party lines and social welfare projects with $3.3 million, among other things. "
A free webinar will be given entitled "Distribution, packaging and presentation of food products in Japan."
From a statement from the Trade Office of Costa Rica:
Virtual Seminar in Madrid on food products in Japan
On 20 September the Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade (ICEX) will host a free webinar entitled "Distribution, packaging and presentation of food products in Japan."
The purchase of Shell's Salvadoran operations by Honduras' Grupo Terra could become official in March.
Representatives from the Salvadoran fuel distribution industry explained that the only step remaining is the approval of the Competence Superintendence (SC). This entity has until March 9 to comply.
"Since December 2009, the SC has been reviewing documentation provided by Shell and Grupo Terra.
El Financiero published a special on Business Opportunities in the United States with valuable information about the market in northern country.
Facing the crisis with the premise of not losing a single customer and reaching more customers is the recommendation of the report which insists that despite the recession there are commercial opportunities to be exploited.