Video case study - technology transforms the checkout
Sunday, December 27, 2009
by Jim Riley
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A great example of the growing use of technology here in a retail environment. The number of self-checkouts is set to grow significantly in the next year or two - but not everyone is happy. Really useful video too for covering the effect of technology on stakeholder groups.
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Categories: BUSINESS THEMES Business & Technology Retailing TEACHING BUSINESS Video Case Studies
Tags: stakeholders, retailing, technology, self-checkout
Tags: stakeholders, retailing, technology, self-checkout
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