Digital Transformation Misconceptions

Ooi Boon Sheng, CEO of Web Bytes and Xilnex Live

09-Sep-20 12:00

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Omnichannel. Online retail. Digital transformation. These aren’t just buzzwords - they’re the keys to keeping retailers afloat during volatile times. But contrary to popular belief, digitalization isn’t a one-stop solution to everyday retail woes. As this study points out, many brands have misconceptions about taking their businesses online and it’s slowing down their digital progress. Omnichannel. Online retail. Digital transformation. These aren’t just buzzwords - they’re the keys to keeping retailers afloat during volatile times. But contrary to popular belief, digitalization isn’t a one-stop solution to everyday retail woes. As this study points out, many brands have misconceptions about taking their businesses online and it’s slowing down their digital progress.

Produced by: Arvindh Yuvaraj

Presented by: Audrey Raj and Freda Liu

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Categories: Personal Finance, Investments, Financial Literacy, Young Finance, Personal Development, Entrepreneurship, SME

Tags: Technology, omnichannel, retail, business,

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