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Hello BOP! Getting socially and economically connected through social media

Social Media Adoption Among Bottom of the Pyramid (BOP) Consumers Social media has emerged as an all-inclusive technology with the potential to integrate with the Bottom of the Pyramid (BOP) consumers to provide manifold benefits, ranging from education to retailing. Though the presence of BOP on social media has increased lately, the desired level of …

Delivery Strategies for Outcome-based Contracts – Leveraging Automation and Digital Transformation

Driving Outcome-Based IT Contracts with Automation Background & Rationale -Outcome-based contracts (OBCs) in IT outsourcing are contracts that deliver assured cost reduction or increased revenue at the customer business through the offered application. Such applications are enabled by automation and digital transformation which reduce uncertainties by better prediction and reduce revenue leakages by improving efficiencies. …

Challenges in Online Furniture Retail by Wakefit

Challenges in Online Furniture Retail by Wakefit Although furniture has traditionally been an unorganized category, online furniture platforms have been on an upward curve for the past few years. Digitization of the economy and the usage of smartphones to access the internet have given a thrust to online purchases. This case on Wakefit Innovations Private …

Barriers in Health Tech Startups: Insights for Growth

Barriers in Health Tech Startups: Insights for Growth The role and significance of technology are expanding in healthcare with the advanced use of digital or ICT technology for healthcare monitoring and treatment solutions. In this context, the world has witnessed the emergence of several health tech startups in recent years with the purpose of providing …

Amazon & Flipkart: Impact on Indian Small Business Owners

Should Indian small business owners be afraid of the Amazon and Flipkart effect? Many fear that e-retail platforms like Amazon and Flipkart will cause the decline of small retailers. But the fact is even small retailers find it majorly beneficial to use such marketplaces to sell their products. Why so? According to a study by …

How Fake Messages Impact Social Media and Consumer Trust

FAKE MESSAGES TO SHARE OR NOT TO SHARE? Consumers’ use of social media to share and seek information about products/services has grown multifold in the last few years. An unfortunate consequence of such behavior is the unprecedented rise of fake or misleading information. Misinformation is fabricated information created to harm or malign people, organizations, products, …

WHAT WENT WRONG WITH WALMART IN JAPAN, CHINA AND SOUTH KOREA?

What went wrong with Walmart in Japan, China, and South Korea? – Research by Dr. Deepak Halan from Jaipuria Noida India does not allow foreign investment in multi-brand retail however, there are many countries that do so. Today Walmart operates about 10,500 stores and clubs in 20 countries. Getting here has been a long and demanding …

Augmented Reality: Transforming In-Store Experiences Through the Eyes of Dr. Rekha Attri

Imagine walking into your favorite retail store and suddenly being greeted by a holographic assistant, showcasing products in a way you’ve never seen before. This isn’t a scene from a sci-fi movie—it's the exciting reality of augmented reality (AR) in today’s shopping world. Dr. Rekha Attri, Professor and Dean of Student Affairs at Jaipuria Institute …

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