Wal-Mart Eyes Expansion Of Data And Analytics Operations In India

Wal-Mart Stores plans to invest in data and analytics in India, as part of its efforts to compete better with brick-and-mortar and online rivals, according to the retailer’s chief information officer Karenann Terrell. Instead of relying extensively on outsourcing, the company is employing third-party providers via a managed outcome approach. In India, the company is using both insourcing and outsourcing, the executive said. Terrell also said his company is collaborating with technology startups to leverage innovation. Wal-Mart intends to keep increasing its technology-related spending, Terrell added.