This case study examines the digital transformation of Big John's Books, a used bookstore in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. By implementing an inventory management system that requires minimal intervention and leveraging data mining techniques, the bookstore aims to uncover hidden values within its extensive inventory. The modernization project will also enhance the business’s online presence, improve operational efficiency, and boost customer satisfaction. Through these efforts, the bookstore expands its market reach and ensures its competitiveness in the digital age.
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Sidney Shapiro
University of Lethbridge, Canada
Sidney Shapiro is an Assistant Professor of Business Analytics at the Dhillon School of Business, University of Lethbridge, where he teaches courses in business analytics, data management, and visualization. With over a decade of experience spanning data science...
Priyanshi Mishra
Banasthali Vidyapith, India
Priyanshi Mishra is a Computer Science student at Banasthali Vidyapith University, India. Her academic journey includes participation in the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship program in 2024 at the University of Lethbridge, Canada, where she collaborated on research...
Andrii Fedorych
Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Ukraine
Andrii Fedorych is a Computer Science student from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Ukraine, and a Product Data Analyst based in New York, with expertise in data analysis, machine learning, and product analytics. Currently working at Fandom, he has a track...
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