Tag: retail industry

By Priya Chetty on October 9, 2019 No Comments

Order fulfilment is an integral part of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) process. It works towards fulfilling the requirements of the consumers in the process.

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By Ankita Agarwal & Priya Chetty on September 17, 2019 No Comments

Often the efficiency of the logistics function of a business is estimated in terms of value. But there is no concrete definition of the term ‘value’ in logistics.

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By Avishek Majumder & Sayan Mitra on August 12, 2019 1 Comment

Supply chain cost management is the task of controlling the operational cost in order to enhance the profit margin of a business. It involves all activities of logistics and supply chain such as stocking, distribution, processing, packaging, procurement, and handling.

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Reverse logistics is often known as aftermarket logistics or aftermarket supply chain. It is described as the activities that are carried out to recapture the value after the product has been sold (Dekker, et al., 2013).

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By Ankita Agarwal on December 18, 2012 No Comments

India has been ranked as the fifth most preferred destinations for retail investments. The growing urbanization, changing demographics, increasing per capita and disposable incomes, liberal regulatory norms and improved technological environment in the country;

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By Ankita Agarwal on December 7, 2012 4 Comments

We all get fascinated by the retailers’ generosity when they announce heavy discounts on various festivals. Be it Diwali or Holi, Independence Day or Republic Day; the retailers especially in the organized sector give us another reason to shop.

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By Ankita Agarwal on December 1, 2012 1 Comment

Retailing is one of the fastest growing industries across the globe and offers livelihood to millions. Human Resources occupy a significant place in the growth of the industry.

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By Abhinash Jena on September 26, 2012 2 Comments

FDI or foreign direct investment is the investments brought into productions and economy of a country by people of another country. USA was the world’s largest recipient of FDI totaling $194 billion in 2010 after which in line was China with $185 billion in 2010 and India in 2010 was $44.8 billion (Greyhill Advisors)

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