Analysis of the cost impact of the new technologies in e-tail

The impact of new technologies on retail is studied in terms of costs. Starting from the idea that reducing costs should have a significant effect of the new technologies in retail, it is investigated the possibility that it actually constitutes the basis of a new facette of the cost leadership gene...

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Published in:Bulletin of the Transilvania University of Brașov. Series V, Economic science Economic science, 2015-01, Vol.8 (1), p.159
Main Author: Drumea, Cristina
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Automation
Business models
Corporate profits
Cost control
Cost reduction
Distribution costs
Electronic commerce
Impact analysis
Internet
Market positioning
Profits
Retail stores
Retailing industry
Smartphones
Social networks
Standardization
Studies
Transaction costs
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Summary:The impact of new technologies on retail is studied in terms of costs. Starting from the idea that reducing costs should have a significant effect of the new technologies in retail, it is investigated the possibility that it actually constitutes the basis of a new facette of the cost leadership generic strategy. Exploratory research tracks some automation effects on transaction costs and labour costs in retail. General business models in the field are analysed, with a focus on some concrete ways of implementation in retail, particularly as e-tail. In the background we grasp and discuss the aspects of the financial flows related to trade. Even when those issues may prevail, one cannot elude discussing the cultural and ethical standards associated to the trade new features induced by e-tail and the new technologies.
ISSN:2065-2194