This series aims to explore how the digital grocery ecosystem will shape the future of retail in Trinidad & Tobago. In our previous case Accessing the Digital Shelf – The Small Vendor Reality, we explored the reality of most small businesses; that there are many obstacles preventing them from progressing or growing in a digital landscape. This gap is one of the reasons why … [Read more...] about The Online Operation: Small Grocer Opportunity in a Digital World
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Accessing the Digital Shelf – The Small Vendor Reality
“Always prepare for the opportunity that never comes than be unprepared for the opportunity that arrives at your door.” Sabrina Nicholls - owner Sabrina’s Exotic As we explore the digital grocery ecosystem in Trinidad and Tobago and its role in helping achieve the objectives of the IDB’s Vision 2025 and the IDB Country Strategy with Trinidad & Tobago … [Read more...] about Accessing the Digital Shelf – The Small Vendor Reality
How Barbados is Bridging its Digital Infrastructure Gap
In a more-than-ever electronically connected world, sound digital infrastructure is of particular relevance as it provides a framework linking physical and virtual technologies in an effort to transform the digital environment through the greater use of digital channels by the government, individuals, and companies. Access to reliable and affordable internet and mobile … [Read more...] about How Barbados is Bridging its Digital Infrastructure Gap
Successful digital transformation: It’s not just about technology…
What are the factors affecting the digitalization of the labor markets and the widening skills gap? One + one (1+1) is not equal to successful digital transformation. Performance and cost are two key drivers of technological development. As transistors increasingly fit into smaller spaces, processing power is increased and energy efficiency improved, all at a lower cost for … [Read more...] about Successful digital transformation: It’s not just about technology…
The Digital Grocery Ecosystem – Shaping the future of retail
In Trinidad and Tobago, digital transformation is a key priority of the government and its work with the Inter-American Development Bank. Bold steps towards advancing this agenda are underway, including the establishment of a dedicated Ministry of Digital Transformation in 2021. In this five-part series we will explore opportunities for digital transformation in T&T’s … [Read more...] about The Digital Grocery Ecosystem – Shaping the future of retail