Cloud based Retail Solutions for Business Productivity. SKY IS THE LIMIT. The cloud provides remote accessibility which allows SMEs to expand quickly and reach a wider audience through the Internet. MANILA, Philippines – Let’s start with a few assumptions, said May-Ann Lim, executive director of Asia Cloud Computing Association (ACCA): if you think that Asia will be the next driver of global growth, then you’ll wonder what powers that growth. “Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) make up 99.95% of all enterprises in the Asia-Pacific region,” Lim said in an exclusive interview. Enabling faster SME growth therefore enables you to have the greatest positive impact on regional development, she added. Cloud computing, the ACCA believes, has the potential to be the ‘great leveler’ for both SMEs and developing economies. Adopting the cloud allows SMEs to have greater reach, greater speed, and greater flexibility in acquiring or serving customers, ACCA says in 2015 SMEs in Asia market report.
Types of cloud Value proposition for SMEs Cloud retail. What You Need to Know About Managing Retail Inventory. In the fifth edition of his book Retail in Detail, retail business owner and consultant Ronald L. Bond offers small-business owners an updated, no-nonsense guide to the world of retailing. In this edited excerpt, the author explains what type of inventory system you should put in place and why. One of the most time-consuming tasks you'll face in operating a retail store is keeping up with your stock. Unless you have a very narrow product mix, you'll spend a significant chunk of time tracking inventory. Although it requires work and discipline to maintain, a good inventory system will make it easier to meet the needs of your customers -- the key to growing a successful business. Here are some advantages of a good inventory tracking system: Theft control. There are a number of computer software programs available for tracking inventory.
One disadvantage of using a package inventory system is the inability to use stock numbers that relate an item to a specific product and vendor. Mozu Business Tip - 5 Ways SaaS commerce platforms keep retailers relevant. The history of online retail in the last decade has been fast and furious, with operators using a combination of homegrown capabilities coupled with bolted-on vendor solutions to get the job done. Many retailers now find themselves dealing with sprawling, intractable legacy platforms sorely in need of an overhaul. To make matters worse, the proliferation of commerce channels to include tablets, smartphones, social networks and gaming systems is demanding that on-premise technology expand in directions it was never intended to go.
In light of these challenges, many retail operators are looking to SaaS (software-as-a-service) alternatives. SaaS platforms promise greater efficiency for IT, marketing, merchandising and other business units. In particular, SaaS commerce solutions virtually eliminate the need to manage multiple vendors. But perhaps most critical, SaaS may in many cases help retailers address the need to stay nimble, and thus relevant to their customers. Here are five ways how: Omnichannel retail solutions a top priority among retail CIOs - Microsoft Dynamics AX Community.
Cloud: The great leveler for SMEs. SKY IS THE LIMIT. The cloud provides remote accessibility which allows SMEs to expand quickly and reach a wider audience through the Internet. MANILA, Philippines – Let’s start with a few assumptions, said May-Ann Lim, executive director of Asia Cloud Computing Association (ACCA): if you think that Asia will be the next driver of global growth, then you’ll wonder what powers that growth.
“Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) make up 99.95% of all enterprises in the Asia-Pacific region,” Lim said in an exclusive interview. Enabling faster SME growth therefore enables you to have the greatest positive impact on regional development, she added. Cloud computing, the ACCA believes, has the potential to be the ‘great leveler’ for both SMEs and developing economies. Adopting the cloud allows SMEs to have greater reach, greater speed, and greater flexibility in acquiring or serving customers, ACCA says in 2015 SMEs in Asia market report.
Types of cloud Value proposition for SMEs Cloud retail. Clearing up cloud technologies for small businesses to benefit - Morpeth Herald. The iNorthumberland Business Support initiative is penning a monthly column to pass on top tips for businesses. In this article, it looks at cloud technologies. Cloud technologies comprise the tools and technologies that allow us to share resources in order to store information remotely, rather than this happening on a single machine. This enables data to be accessed from anywhere and from any device, meaning the office can go with you wherever you are. As part of iNorthumberland Business Support’s fully-funded programme of digital training, Joanna Wake – Managing Director of North East-based RAW Digital Training – has put together an in-depth training module that teaches you all you need to know to start using and benefiting from cloud technologies. Here, Ms Wake shares her advice on getting on board with the cloud.
She recommends that SMEs adopt cloud technology as it is an excellent option due to its low cost and highly-scalable infrastructure. Digital Tech is compelling retail CIO’s to adopt mobile and cloud | Express Computer. Digital technology is exploding and compelling retail CIO’s to adopt mobile and cloud mediums. While most retailers have around 60% of their systems operating in the cloud, a few others are aiming to ensure that up to 90% of their enterprise systems operate in the cloud By Marco de Vries The prevailing landscape of the Retail sector in 2015 is all about the balance of power resting firmly in the hands of the consumer. The good news is that digital technology is exploding and compelling retail CIO’s to adopt mobile and cloud mediums. While most retailers have around 60% of their systems operating in the cloud, a few others are aiming to ensure that up to 90 per cent of their enterprise systems operate in the cloud.
A recent survey from Boston Retail Partners says that, in the next two years, more retailers will adopt customer facing mobile services to enhance the shopping experience. With these changes in the retail market, the role of physical stores is transforming. Retail Solutions 2015 Measured Against Their Contribution To Customer Experience. By Bernadette Wilson, associate editor, Business Solutions magazineFollow Me On Twitter @bernadeditor Solutions providers need to be in the business of enabling better relationships and experiences.
The customer experience your retail IT clients offer has become a major factor in their competitiveness. Shawn Harris, Zebra Technologies’ North American retail and hospitality industry lead, explains, “In 2015, retail winners will remain focused on [read: obsessed with] improving the shopping experience for their customers. We now live in the ‘Age of the Customer,’ and lip service about being ‘customer-centric’ is no longer acceptable.” Harris cites Forrester Research revealing 62 percent of shoppers expect a mobile friendly web, 42 percent expect a mobile app, and 23 percent expect location specific experiences. “Business leaders are listening, with 23 percent saying improving the shopping experience is a top priority for their stores,” he adds. Randy Clark. Sign in to read more.
Cloud services make inventory management simpler. Small retailers with multichannel sales strategies are the target for Brightpearl, a cloud software company that integrates order, inventory and data management functions. The technology works by keeping orders, back orders and inventory information synchronized across brick and mortar stores, telephone support forums, and multiple social or online venues. The service also supports merchandising by allowing businesses to analyze purchasing behavior and to connect that information with outbound marketing resources. In any event, Brightpearl has quietly been building up support for several key small-business e-commerce platforms. At the beginning of May, it announced integrations with Shopify, Big Commerce and Amazon.com Marketplace.
Here's what's new: Under the Shopify relationship, retailers will be able to use Brightpearl to manage the inventory needs for multiple storefronts and multiple brands. Brightpearl also supports Magento, eBay and eKMPowershop.com. Cloud Technology based solution for Retailers. Posted in - Case Studies Date - 30 Mar. 2015 US based retail apparel manufacturer supplying various garments to its global network of vendors and retailers. They serve the latest fashion trend by delivering designed apparel in the shortest amount of time to its customers through Order & Inventory Management platform. Objective The client wanted to improve its manufacturing and retail operations by adopting cloud technology into its existing legacy platform, which was developed using classic ASP & various other Microsoft technologies.
Challenges Low performance with limited access to global user baseHigh infrastructure maintenance costAbsence of scalability for scaling up / down dynamicallyLack of collaboration & co-ordination between business users failing to achieve faster delivery Approach Order & Inventory Management for Retail Using Windows Azure Cloud Business Benefits Industry Segment Manufacturing Technology and Tools.