Supply Chain Management Among Medium And Large Scale Retailers: With Reference To Coimbatore City

Retailing has undergone a significant transformation over the past few decades, both globally and within India. Since the late 20th century, global retail markets have shifted from traditional formats to highly organized, technology-driven systems. Growing customer expectations for convenience, variety, affordability, and seamless shopping experiences led to the emergence of modern supermarkets, hypermarkets, and large retail chains. Countries in Europe and North America played a key role in shaping these developments by introducing standardized retail layouts, sophisticated logistics systems, barcoding technology, computerized inventory management, and supply chain automation. These advancements not only improved operational efficiency but also set global benchmarks for retail performance and customer satisfaction. In recent years, these global trends have strongly influenced developing economies such as India. With rising disposable incomes, rapid urbanization, lifestyle changes, and evolving consumer preferences, the Indian retail sector has witnessed accelerated growth.