Microsoft Dynamics AX for Retail in India: An Emerging Economy Perspective

Microsoft announced the release of Dynamics AX for Retail in India in late February of this year. This release is not only a milestone in Dynamics product development, but I would argue it is the perfect opportunity to examine the product in the context of several key opportunities in the rapidly changing and growing Indian retail market.

With a population of 1.2 billion people and borders stretching from the mountains of Hindukush (Afghanistan) in the west to the jungles of Burma in the east, India is the world's largest democracy.  The Indian retail industry is the fifth largest in the world. With growing market demand, the industry is expected to grow at a pace of 25-30% annually up to US...

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