Harvard Business

JULY 7, 2016

In the online realm, Amazon’s experiment with its Echo wireless speaker technology – also known as Alexa – has the potential to turn the cumbersome online checkout process on its head. Furthermore, labor can now be more efficiently allocated to other value-added activities throughout the store. The result?

Trends 125

Trends Hotels How To Retail 125

Harvard Business

JUNE 19, 2017

For all its troubles, Whole Foods still delivers higher returns on assets and sales than Amazon does.). Can the stores be transformed into cashierless, wireless purchasing markets ? Can Whole Foods’s own supply chain be made more efficient with Amazon’s logistics chops? Can Alexa sell Whole Foods’s inventory?

Real Estate 130

Real Estate Wireless Retail Industry 130

Harvard Business

JULY 19, 2017

Artificial intelligence (AI) is already in use throughout the web and increasingly within the enterprise, handling everything from initial call screening for sales prospects to scheduling. Workers will always look for tools, processes, and approaches to improve efficiency and productivity. Artificial intelligence. Augmentation.

Trends 108

Trends Enterprise Intellectual Property Agile 108

Harvard Business

JUNE 12, 2018

Beacons are battery-powered wireless sensors installed in retail stores or event venues that detect nearby consumers who have opted in to alerts through Bluetooth or other technologies and that relay information to consumers’ mobile devices. This can help increase short-term sales as well as build long-term brand loyalty.

Data 72

Data Media Guidelines Travel 72

freshminds

MAY 24, 2016

86% agree it makes life more affordable, 83% agree it makes life more convenient and efficient, 76% agree it's better for the environment, 78% agree it builds a stronger community, 63% agree it is more fun than engaging with traditional companies, 89% agree it is based on trust between providers and users.

Hotels 53

Hotels Transportation Energy Company 53