Can you reach goals faster and cheaper with agile project management? When talking about project management, the phrase »agility« cannot be ignored. A quick look at Meriam Webster gives »agilie« the following definition: “Marked by ready ability to move with quick easy grace.” Consequently, the lean philosophy behind agile project management promises a flexible way of working away from the rigid system of the waterfall model. … Continue reading "Can you reach goals faster and cheaper with agile project management?"
Digital Transformation: Hot Air vs. Best Practice Digital is better! In fact, in 1995 the band Tocotronic’s debut album made that claim with their album name. Kind of ironic, considering that at the time, cell phones were as big and heavy as bricks. Just a few years later, Boris found his way to the internet. “Am I already in it or what?” … Continue reading "Digital Transformation: Hot Air vs. Best Practice"
Digital Business Compass: Handelskraft 2018 »Moving Towards Digital Excellence« Now available to download Handelskraft celebrated its eleventh anniversary and we proudly looked back on a productive 2017 full of experiments and innovations. But more important than the past is the future. Especially in digital business, interactive retail, time passes twice as fast and one can hardly believe that the times in which a webshop was the ultimate solution … Continue reading "Digital Business Compass: Handelskraft 2018 »Moving Towards Digital Excellence« Now available to download"
Unpleasant processes: Hunt the sacred cow Every company has and maintains: Processes, routines, or rituals that are not only ineffective, but that can also paralyse the workflow of entire departments. Especially with the introduction of new systems or processes, these “sacred cows” immediately stand out … but they are only touched in the most extreme emergency. Understandably, sacred cows in companies … Continue reading "Unpleasant processes: Hunt the sacred cow"
This is how it works in Switzerland: DCC Zurich [Recap] E-Commerce, Generation Z, and the future of marketplaces were all at the centre of attention at the Connect – Digital Commerce Conference on 23 May in Zurich this year. The conference “for exchanging experiences” is typically Swiss, totally neutral. The goal? Learn from others and not be sold a single idea for success!
Progressive web apps – The end of all app stores? Artificial intelligence, voice control, and the Internet of Things – These are, in general, trends of the past and probably also of the coming years. It seems justifiable, as developments in these areas don’t just bring professional changes – Keyword: Industry 4.0 -, but also private ones. No wonder, then, that smart speakers and strangely … Continue reading "Progressive web apps – The end of all app stores?"
New blogger on board Hi there, I’m Franziska Kunz and I’ve been a part of the Handelskraft team as a new blogger since April 2018. Together with Oli, Sara, and Nico, I explore digital trends to keep our content creation pipeline on track.
B2B marketplace for trade fair services – Online Order System on SAP Hybris is live From February 27 to March 1, 2018, “EuroCIS – The Leading Trade Fair for Retail Technology” took place in Düsseldorf. The fair, which presents different technology solutions every year, should make retail more convenient – With new various payment solutions, self-checkout systems for employee-less stores, and smart price tags – This was not just thematically … Continue reading "B2B marketplace for trade fair services – Online Order System on SAP Hybris is live"
Updated White Paper: »Comparing PIM and MDM Systems« Anyone who wants to sell a product must present it well. That isn’t just the case for stationary retail, but online as well. High-quality product data should therefore be the highest priority in all companies, regardless of industry and size. Today’s customers expect everyone who sells products to have accurate, complete, high-quality, and consistent product … Continue reading "Updated White Paper: »Comparing PIM and MDM Systems«"
What are the success factors for the creation of an online configurator? [Part 2] Configurators are becoming more and more popular as an alternative method for manufacturers and retailers to classic consultations. Their use is particularly widespread in the B2C world. For example, enthusiastic customers playfully put together cars and wardrobes using a configurator. In the first part of our two-part article series, we showed you the benefits of … Continue reading "What are the success factors for the creation of an online configurator? [Part 2]"
