Answer to Question #50301 in Management for Subramanian

Question

Will the time come when most consumer purchases are made with self-scanner? Explain yours answer.

Answer 1

In the 20th century the world market moved to the direction of mass market. This means that most of goods were made in different sizes, shapes, colors (for example, clothes).
This fact causes a sufficient excess in needles goods.
The market of the 21st century moves in the direction of a customized market. This means that the goods are produced specially according to the customer’s request. Sufficient progress in 3D printing technology confirms this fact. This customized production will be more rationale and less costly. For example, with the use of self-scanner it will be possible to produce clothes without additional waste flows.
The investigations of world futurologists confirm the fact of this world market transformation (Michio Kaku).