International Journal of Research in Engineering and Applied Sciences
  • Year: 2016
  • Volume: 6
  • Issue: 1

Essentials of Information Technology in Retailing Sector: Usuage of It Tools and Techniques

  • Author:
  • J Venkatesh1, Bhagaban Das2
  • Total Page Count: 8
  • Page Number: 27 to 34

1Associate Professor, Department of Management Studies, Anna University, Regional Campus at Coimbatore, Navavoor, Coimbatore-641 046, Tamil Nadu, India

2Professor, Department of Business Management, Fakir Mohan University, Vyasa Vihar, Nuapadhi, Balasore-756 020, Odisha, India

Online published on 18 March, 2017.

Abstract

Retail Sector is one of the fastest growing sectors in the world. The need of the people is increasing day by day. Business owners are looking at various options to attract the customers to buy different products. Information technology is an important aspect to be considered for the success of the retail industry. Tools and Techniques to aid the business growth is vital. Different kinds of solutions are available for different retail needs. The usage of RFID tags for shops and the integrated software is an aspect to be factored for shops. Website and portals to cater to the need of online shopping is another aspect. In this paper the practical usage of information technology is discussed and few models to predict error thereby increasing process efficiencies are also highlighted.

Keywords

RFID, Information technology, websites, portals