Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Conference Paper Faculty Publications- Conference Papers Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Alex, Pradeep; Hussain, Danish; Kirmani, Mohd Danish Title A name given to the resource Boosting Competitiveness Through Data: How Online Procurement Drives Data-Driven Decision-Making in Traditional Kirana Shops Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems;Volume;1355 LNNS;pp.203-216 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-4883-2_17" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-4883-2_17</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105010627575?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105010627575?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Alex P., CHRIST (Deemed-to-be University), Lavasa, Pune, India; Hussain D., CHRIST (Deemed-to-be University), Lavasa, Pune, India; Kirmani M.D., IILM University Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, Noida, India Description An account of the resource Integrating traditional and modern elements presents significant challenges, yet when successful, the synergy can be immense. Onboarding Indian Kirana shopssmall, unorganized mom-and-pop storesinto a comprehensive digital infrastructure is crucial given the current retail landscape and evolving consumer demands. These shops are vital to the countrys food and grocery ecosystem but face disruption from the rise of e-commerce and organized retail. By adapting new business models and technologies, Kirana shops can enhance their competitiveness. This study highlights the critical role of digitalization and data-driven decision-making in small scale retail formats. Researchers collected primary data from Kirana shops doing online procurement and those relying on traditional methods like purchasing from distributors. Analysis of primary data shows that shops utilizing online procurement platforms demonstrate superior performance, attributed to factors like competitive pricing and timely delivery. Most importantly, the insights and analytics provided by eB2B platforms are game changers. Data emerges as the key differentiator; digitalization enables access to critical analytics, allowing for informed business decisions that improve success rates and provide a competitive edge. Consequently, this study propose an ideal digital end-to-end model designed to enhance operational efficiency and drive growth for unorganized Kirana shops. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2025. Subject The topic of the resource Automation; Data analytics; eB2B; Kirana shops; Online purchase; Retail Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH Relation A related resource ISSN: 23673370; ISBN: 978-981964882-5; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Conference paper Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online