merchandising management in 21 century

Week 4 Discussion: Disruptions

question When we think about the omni-channel retailer, what type of disruptions would a retail executive expect to encounter? 5 paragraphs long

Each answer needs to be 2-3 pages in length. Remember to cite your sources and proof your work.

QUESTION 1

1. Define the term Industry 4.0. How will this retail revolution improve omni-channel retailing?

   QUESTION 2

   What kind of additional skills, techniques and strategies would retail/merchandise managers be required to learn?

   QUESTION 3

   1. Explain the Luxury Brand Management (LBM) framework. How could this model assist retail/merchandise managers?

      QUESTION 4

      1. Based on your research, readings, and videos during the last four weeks, what type of global omni-channel retail organizational and management practices do you foresee changing in the next five years?

         QUESTION 5

         1. Define the term, “Just-in-Time” (JIT) with respect to the exchange of goods. How will the function improve the process of an omni-channel retailer transitioning to I.4.0?

            Week 5 Success/Failures of AI

            Discuss the strategic successes/failures of implementing Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) of a global, omni-channel retailer. 5 paragraphs long

            Week 5 Assignment #1: Analyze the success/failure of implementing an Omni-Channel retailer’s globalization and digitalization efforts.

            Research and select a retailer whose organizational structure is global and omni-channel. Assess and determine whether the retail executive has been successful at upholding the retailer’s brand.Begin your paper with an introduction page (pg. 1) : Include the following information on page 1:

            • Name of the omni-channel retailer
            • Company’s background
            • Company’s organizational structure
            • Why you chose to research this company?

            Approximately, how many employees work for the retailer?

            • In which countries does the retailer operate?

            Pages:

            1. Introduction to your research paper. (See above)
            2. Is the retailer utilizing a method comparable to the Retail Banner Standardization (RBS) method? Explain why/or why not.
            3. Does the retailer maintain the company’s brand? If so, how?
            4. Based on your research and readings, do you believe the retailer’s management is/is not prepared for Industry 4.0?

            Explain in detail.

            1. What is the current financial viability of the retailer?

            The assignment must be 7-pages long. Be sure to include a reference page and to cite your sources.