Test 1 Flashcards
smooth transition between all the channels that is being operated by the retailer; channels work from same database of products, prices, promos
Omni-channel
customers experience a single type of touch point; retailers have a single type of touch point; the LEGACY
Single Channel
customers sees multiple touch points acting independently; retailers; channel knowledge and operations exist in technical and functional silos; the REALITY
Multi-channel
customer sees multiple touch points as part of the same brand; retailers have a single view of the customer but operate in functional silos; the ASPIRATION
Cross-channel
customers experience a brand, not a channel within a brand; retailers; leverage their single view of the customer in coordinated and strategic ways; the NIRVANA
Omni-channel
business centered; social, local and mobile experience
Multi-channel
only focus on EXPERIENCE; also business centered
Omni-channel
What does the omni channel mean for retailers?
merchandising, marketing, supply chain/logistics, store operations, product development and sourcing managers
customer centric; important to track customer movement across channels; merchandising organization cannot be channel specific
Merchandising
offers relevant info to specific consumer; relevancy determined by website visits, social network affinities, age, interests and other purchases
Marketing
omni channel fulfillment, needs to be profitable; retailers cannot maintain separate inventory; inventory has to be a shared asset
Supply chain/logistics
stores aren’t going away; employees need to be knowledgeable; stores become extension of the supply chain
Store operations
continued emphasis on private label; BUT… movement of production further and further will not work anymore; near sourcing is a more profitable method
product development and sourcing mangers
moving in multi channel; playing with social media; evaluation mobile
Advanced
multi channel is a priority; launching email marketing; social media and mobile are couple of years away
novice
Amazon.com; expedia.xom
Pure-play
Target
Dual channel
JC penney
multi channel retailers