Preface |
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1. Introduction to Information Technology |
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Brief History of Computers |
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Basic Computer Architecture |
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Programming Languages and Tools |
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Modern Businesses and Information Technology |
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Case Study Haldia Dock Complex: Laying its Own Linux |
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2. Basics of Information Systems |
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Significance of Information Systems in a Modern Organization |
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Types of Information Systems |
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Information Systems Structure from Functional Viewpoint |
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Components of Retail Information Systems |
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Case Study Greeting Customers with Information Systems |
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3. Electronic Point of Sales—Hardware |
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Electronic Cash Registers |
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Electronic Point of Sales |
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Case Study Retail Cooperatives: Cooperating with Technology |
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4. Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AID C) |
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Radio Frequency Identification Technology |
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Electronic Shelf Signages |
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Case Study BookWorm: Working on RFID |
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5. Database Management Systems |
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Disadvantages of Traditional Files |
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Database Management Systems |
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Types of Database Management Systems |
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Latest Trends in Database Management |
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Case Study Luxor: Writing Retail Success Stories |
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6. Networks and Telecommunications |
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Telecom Revolution—Convergence of Information and Communication Technologies |
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Case Study Thiruvarur, The First E-district: Twenty Years Ahead of Others |
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7. Electronic Point-of-Sales Software |
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Advantages of Best-of-Breed Software |
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Core Areas of POS Software |
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Case Study SAP Comes Up with Solutions for Retail Verticals |
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8. Modern Electronic Payment Methods |
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Traditional Payment Systems |
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Digital Token Based System |
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Short Messaging Services (SMS) |
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People-to-People (P2P) Payment System |
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Case Study Contactless Cards: Future of Payment Systems |
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9. Retail Servicescape and Types of Retailers |
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Concept of Retail Servicescape |
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Technological Components of Retail Servicescape |
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Case Study Studio Apparels: Garments Fitting All |
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10. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) |
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Advantages and Challenges of ERP Systems |
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ERP Implementation: Methodologies and Approaches |
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Case Study ERP Success Stories: Making ROI Happen |
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11. Retail ERP: Functions and Features |
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ERP Deployment Architecture |
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Common Features of ERP Systems |
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Finance and Accounts (FA) |
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Human Resource Management |
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Information Systems Management and ERP Administration |
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Case Study Custom-built ERP for Finance, Manufacturing, and Order Processing |
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12. Information Systems for Supply Chain Management |
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IT Tools for Supply Chain Management |
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Case Study Making Goods Available Where They Are Needed |
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13. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Applications |
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Relationship Marketing Strategies |
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Advantages of CRM Deployment |
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E-CRM Tools and Their Applications |
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Customer Service and Support Automation |
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Customer Loyalty Programmes |
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Case Study CRM: Let the Music Play |
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14. E-commerce and E-tailing |
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E-commerce Infrastructure |
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Support Services in E-tailing |
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Comparison of Brick-n-Mortar Stores with Virtual Stores |
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Internet Retailing Scene In India |
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Case Study Success Story of eBay: Where Complete Strangers Deal with Each Other |
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15. Emerging Retail Technologies |
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Mobile Computing and M-commerce |
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Applications of Mobile Computing |
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Global Positioning System and Geographic Information System |
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Case Study Harsh Express Couriers Implements Wireless Devices |
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16. Retail IT Products and Vendors |
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Purchasing Retail IT Products |
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Electronic Cash Registers |
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Electronic Point of Sales (EPOS) |
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Retail Software Solutions |
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International ERP, SCM, and CRM Systems |
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Automatic Identification and Data-capture Products |
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Glossary |
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Index |
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