Module Code: n/a
Long Title Technology for Retail
Title Technology for Retail
Module Level: LEVEL 7
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Credits: 5
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Module Author: DAVE CORMACK
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the application of retail information technology across all the main components of a retailer's business.
LO2 Explain the business benefits that each technology can deliver.
LO3 Critically evaluate what stage a retailer is at in their deployment of retail technology.
LO4 Demonstrate an in depth understanding of the different technologies used by retailers and explain the integration points between applications
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Co-requisite Modules
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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Introduction to retail technology
• History of technology in retail • Overview of technologies in use in the retail environment • Integration of technologies
Retail supply chain
• Defining the retail supply chain • Supply chain component data •Drivers for retail supply chain change • Retail supply chain metrics
Retail analytics
• Trade area modeling • Real estate and site selection modeling • Competitor threat analytics • Merchandise mix modeling •Brand modeling • Point of sale data • Understanding tools and data requirements
Mobile
• Introduction to mobile apps for retail • Transaction capability • Pre ordering • Simple user identification • Memory extensions • Payments • Passbook enablement
Stock replenishment
• Predictive analysis • Technology integration • Distribution plans • Flexible replenishment formulae • Requisition generation • Transfers • Reorder calculation
Future trends
• Beacons • RFID Checkout • Social networks and shopping platforms •In store digital • The future for eTailing • Biometrics • Mashgin • Findbox • Robots
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Assignment % of total: 50
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 3,4
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Learners will be asked to perform a detailed analysis of technology used in their own retail environment or one they are familiar with and present their findings in a report format
Assessment Type: Assignment % of total: 50
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Learners will be tasked with taking the outcome from their first assignment and developing a proposal for enhancing the use of technology for their chosen environment. This proposal will include a section outlining the business benefits of each proposal
No End of Module Assessment
No Workplace Assessment

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Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture No Description 24 Every Week 24.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 24.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Stefan Niemeier, Andrea Zocchi, Marco Catena. Reshaping Retail: Why Technology is Transforming the Industry and How to Win in the New Consumer Driven World, [ISBN: 978118656662].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Efraim Turban. Electronic Commerce 2012, Pearson Education, p.792, [ISBN: 9780273761341].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
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