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Back End

The back-end technology involves technology for Supply Chain Management, including stocking, logistics, warehousing and sourcing; Enterprise Resource Planning, market research and many others. The articles will discuss the trends of these technologies, research and development, and the emergence of the new versions.

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Embracing Server Virtualisation

For a retailer, utilising IT to improve business and performance is proving to be a competitive necessity. Server Virtualisation is one technology that can work wonders for retailers when it comes to adopting new IT

BY Samrita Baruah  |  Jul 12, 2011  |  comments ( 1 )  | 

Myths of cloud computing

Even though cloud computing continues to grow in popularity, concerns over data privacy and data protection still continue to exist and only if addressed at the earliest can speed up the entire process of adoption of cloud computing

BY Samrita Baruah  |  Jun 28, 2011  |  comments ( 2 )  | 

Business Intelligence for Retail

A narrow perspective through BI helps derive profitable decisions

BY Seema Seth  |  May 24, 2011  |  comments ( 1 )  | 

Store it well

The cold chain facilities are still fragmented and hence 3PL providers will continue to play a major role in India

BY Rajni Pandey  |  May 03, 2011  |  comments ( 3 )  | 

Ice cream supply chain management

As logistics are constantly improving their delivery systems, there exists less wastage in supplying the stock and retailers gaining on that

BY Avinder Batra  |  May 03, 2011  |  comments ( 13 )  | 

Tackling Warehouse Woes

Warehouse needs attention for greater productivity in less cost

BY Seema Seth  |  May 02, 2011  |  comments ( 0 )  | 

Lost to shrinkage

Shrinkage in any form is a huge concern for retailers and ultimately it is the consumer who is hurt the most in the form of higher prices.

BY Vrinda Oberai  |  Jan 17, 2011  |  comments ( 1 )  | 

Bar code for Inventory returns

With proper inventory return management through bar code, you cut on frivol time and appalling costs(of return).

BY Seema Seth  |  Nov 12, 2010  |  comments ( 1 )  | 

GSCM: Enabling Green Ecosystem

A green supply is the key to sustainability

BY Retailer  |  Jun 16, 2010  |  comments ( 1 )  | 

GIS---Initiating Retail

Technology that comes in handy while planning

BY Vrinda Oberai  |  May 26, 2010  |  comments ( 4 )  | 

Technology aided CRM

Technology plays a role in facilitating CRM.

BY Retailer  |  May 01, 2010  |  comments ( 1 )  | 

Paint your benefits!

Attractive use of colours adds to the visibility factor of a brand. Usage of an aesthetic colour scheme for a store is bound to remain imprinted in a customer’s memory. Here’s a rundown on how colours can enhance a store's popularity.

BY Shambhavi Anand  |  Oct 10, 2009  |  comments ( 0 )  | 

Windows of Opportunity

Window displays also act as the stores most attractive visiting card. For higher sales, more clientele and a brand to look up to, Visual Merchandising took origin. From rocks to grass, fire to water- innovative visual merchandising has an idea for all.

BY Amrita Premrajan  |  Oct 07, 2009  |  comments ( 3 )  | 

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