As Juan Pedro Zapata, Supercompra’s CEO, what is your recommendation for Supercompra in the face of small supplier withdrawals, given its procurement goals and the parent company’s business objectives. Specifically:

1. Evaluate the pros and cons for Supercompra’s old and new purchasing models, namely: (1) decentralized “proximity platform” and “logistics platform” direct purchasing, and (2) centralized indirect purchasing from national middleman/distributor.

2. Explain how the “proximity platform” sourcing model can affect Supercompra’s financial performance.

3. Considering the two options – (1) rekindle relationship with small farmers, or (2) continue to expand relations with bigger farmers and local distributors–what is your recommendation for the proximity platform program. Please justify your recommendation and provide supplier management plans in moving forward.

 

In Part A, (attached) you described the population and quality initiative related to your PICOT (Population/Problem, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, and Time to achieve the outcome) statement. In this assignment, you will formalize your PICOT and research process.

Use the GCU Library to perform a search for peer-reviewed research articles. Find five peer-reviewed primary source translational research articles.

In a paper of 1,250-1,500 words, synthesize the research into a literature review. The literature review should provide an overview for the reader that illustrates the research related to your particular PICOT. Include the following:

1. Introduction: Describe the clinical issue or problem you are addressing.
2. Methods: Describe the criteria you used in choosing your articles
3. Synthesize the Literature: Part A: Discuss the main components of each article (subjects, methods, key findings) and provide rationale for how this supports your PICOT; Part B: Compare and contrast the articles: Discuss limitations, controversies, and similarities/differences of the studies.
4. Areas of Further Study: Analyze the evidence presented in your articles to identify what is known, unknown, and requires further study.

You are required to cite five to 10 sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and nursing content.