To understand the role of cloud computing in enhancing operational agility for retail SMEs in India.
To evaluate how cloud-based IT solutions enable scalability, flexibility, and cost efficiency in retail operations.
To analyze the adoption patterns, challenges, and benefits experienced by SMEs integrating cloud technologies.
To study the impact of cloud platforms on inventory, billing, customer management, and supply chain agility.
To recommend strategies for successful cloud integration tailored to the needs of Indian retail SMEs.
Conduct a literature review on cloud computing models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and their relevance to SMEs.
Study common cloud platforms used by retail SMEs (e.g., Zoho, TallyPrime on Cloud, Shopify, AWS, Google Cloud).
Collect and analyze case studies of Indian retail SMEs that have adopted cloud-based IT systems.
Evaluate improvements in agility metrics such as time-to-market, service responsiveness, and operational uptime.
Identify challenges such as cost, internet dependency, data security, and lack of technical expertise.
(If feasible) Conduct interviews or surveys with SME owners or IT managers to gather real-world feedback.
Prepare a comprehensive report with integration roadmap, key findings, impact assessment, and strategic recommendations to drive digital agility in Indian retail SMEs through cloud IT solutions.
