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Strategy for striking the omnichannel balance in Retail 4.0

Oleksiy Osiyevskyy (Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada)
Yurii Umantsiv (State University of Trade and Economics, Kyiv, Ukraine)
Olha Kavun (State University of Trade and Economics, Kyiv, Ukraine)

Strategy & Leadership

ISSN: 1087-8572

Article publication date: 26 August 2024

Issue publication date: 30 October 2024

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Abstract

Purpose

The rise of Industry 4.0 led to digitally-enabled evolutionary and radical changes in all branches of the retail industry, resulting in the emergence of the distinct term “Retail 4.0”. Within this paradigm, particular emphasis is placed on forming a balanced system of omnichannel sales and customer service, allowing reaching a synergistic effect in the face of constant changes, turbulence and uncertainty in the business environment. The main objective of this study is to offer and justify a practical strategy for optimal utilization of sales channels and customer service provision within the Retail 4.0 paradigm.

Design/methodology/approach

The conceptual argument of the study is based on the review of the literature and illustrative case studies

Findings

The decision-making model proposed in this study provides a roadmap for retailers. It underscores the need for a data-driven approach, where decisions are informed by real-time analytics and customer insights. This model also advocates for a flexible yet structured approach to managing various sales channels, ensuring that each channel complements and enhances the other.

Originality/value

The study offers and justifies an original five-stage process model for forming a balanced system of omnichannel sales and customer service.

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Citation

Osiyevskyy, O., Umantsiv, Y. and Kavun, O. (2024), "Strategy for striking the omnichannel balance in Retail 4.0", Strategy & Leadership, Vol. 52 No. 3/4, pp. 7-19. https://doi.org/10.1108/SL-12-2023-0120

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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