Propuesta para la reestructuración de la plataforma logística de la EP- EMMPA Mercado Mayorista de Riobamba

Abstract

The main objective of this research was to propose a restructuring plan for the logistics platform (warehouses) of the EP-EMMPA Riobamba Wholesale Market. Regarding the study methodology, the descriptive method was necessary since an empirical study was carried out to describe appropriate situations and a series of strategies for restructuring the platform (warehouse). In addition, following an observational methodology of a deductive, documentary, bibliographical, qualitative, and quantitative nature. The data collection procedure included a survey of 377 people and a questionnaire with 12 questions related to the research topic with their respective analysis and interpretation of results. This analysis showed a statistical value of 5.138 calculated in the SPSS V23 program, which was greater than the tabulated chi-square of 3.841 and with 1 degree of freedom. These values demonstrate the validity of the alternative thesis, therefore: The restructuring of the logistics platform of the EP-EMMPA will improve its functionality. Once the hypothesis was approved, a restructuring proposal was created for the logistics platform EP-EMMPA Mercado Mayorista de Riobamba in which the following departments or zones were primarily determined: Administration, shopping center, wet area, semi-humid area, dry area, tenant services, public service area. Likewise, the number of parking lots, the number of sales positions, and the number of sanitary batteries were established according to the Ecuadorian standardization institute in the technical standard NTE INEN 2687-2013. This evidence supports the proposal's validity, which will benefit market users once their authorities choose to project this restructuring plan in the EP- EMMPA.