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Software Quality has become an indispensable element for a retailer’s success. The
retail sector has experienced an intense transformation lately, owing to the changing
user behavior making it significant for retailers to embrace modernization in
technology. This revolution has changed the way IT applications and technology for
retail industry are perceived, developed, supported, and run.
With the increasing globalization of retailing, both in terms of their
points-of-sale and their points-of-supply; the information technology (IT) spend in the
retail sector has increased significantly. IT plays an increasingly important role in
the management of complex retail operations.
Market knowledge, as well as control of data and information, is key to
obtaining a competitive advantage in the retail sector. Markets are continuing to grow
and become more complex; the simple process of retailing has started to deploy more
advanced retail information systems to cope with all the transactions involved.
Today, retailers need to transform their IT capabilities for multiple reasons,
including:
Retailers are beginning to notice that technology’s role is one of an enabler.
Essentially, information technology can speed up processes and deliver cost saving
benefits to the company.
The retail industry faces many specific challenges related to IT management,
including:
Customer data
Many retailers struggle with information overload because they’re required to
collect and shift through mass amounts of data, then convert it into useful information
in a customer-centric industry.
Transparency and tracking
Retailers must increase transparency between systems, as well as obtain better
tracking to integrate systems from manufacturer through to the consumer while obtaining
customer and sales information.
Global data synchronization
Due to radio frequency identification/electronic product coding, the entire
supply chain has become more intelligent. Retailers must enable the use of real-time
data to watch inventory levels. In addition, radio frequency identification tagging
positions the company to be able to safeguard its shipments by allowing products to be
tracked from manufacturer through the entire supply chain.
PCI Security Compliance
PCI Security Compliance addresses the retailer’s internal security setup and
practices, in order to mitigate payment security risks. Every business engaged in credit
card payment processing is required to comply with PCI Security Standards. If a retailer
collects or stores credit card information that becomes compromised, the retailer may
lose the ability to accept credit card payments. Other possible consequences include
lawsuits, insurance claims, cancelled accounts, and government fines.
The retailers who take advantage of outsourcing IT will obtain optimal advice
and benefits from outsourcing. Many retailers have turned towards IT outsourcing as a
way to control costs and improve their service delivery.