Emerging Technologies and Digital Leadership at Woolworths

Emerging Technologies
and Digital Leadership

Executive Summary
This project summarises the understanding of digital transformation drivers which needs to be
consider by managers of Woolworths. It also highlights an understanding about technologies
which are used by Woolworths in regards with data analytics and cloud computing.

Contents
Executive Summary ........................................................................................................................2
INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................................4
Part 1................................................................................................................................................4
Overview of chosen organisation ................................................................................................4
Digital transformation drivers which needs attention of selected organisation ..........................4
Opportunities and challenges in relevance with emerging technologies ....................................5
Evaluation of how well organisation is positioned to deal with changes in relation to digital
transformation .............................................................................................................................6
Part 2................................................................................................................................................7
Evaluating how selected organisation is leveraging emerging technologies ..............................7
Current use of cloud computing...................................................................................................7
Rationale and justification of investments ..................................................................................8
Business outcomes which are achieved through technologies ...................................................8
Recommendations in regards with positioning of organisation for future success ....................9
CONCLUSION .............................................................................................................................10
REFERENCES .............................................................................................................................11

INTRODUCTION
Digital leadership can be understood as practice whereby organisational managers
strategically use their virtual assets for attaining their business objectives (Brock and Von
Wangenheim, 2019). It ensures that workforce can concentrate on using technology streamlining
with business needs in an effective manner. It is considered as a discipline which help
organisations in navigating towards adoption of digital transformation for gaining competitive
advantage. For better understanding of digital leadership as well as emerging technologies,
Woolworths is taken into consideration. Woolworths is an Australian based supermarket chain
which essentially deals in groceries, stationery, beauty and health products which has its
headquarters at New South Wales, Australia.
This project report encompasses of an understanding of ongoing digital transformation as well as
how chosen organisations deals effectively with emerging trending technologies in an effective
manner.
Part 1
Overview of chosen organisation
Woolworths Limited is an Australian based organisations which deals in household,
health and beauty products, groceries and many more. It is related to retail industry and was
established in 1924 by five Australian entrepreneurs (Woolworths. 2021). They strongly
advocates the practice of inclusion, sustainability as well as well-being in an effective manner.
They are continuously evolving their stores, business platforms as well as supply for gaining
future success. They have a vast team which supports them to make it a great place to work.
Their sustainability plan highlights their goals as well as commitments for bringing a positive
change across people, product and planet. With the aid of sustainability, they want to create a
long-term values for their shareholders through innovative practices. Woolworths always try to
stay ahead in regards with customer expectations as well as deliver new and innovative ideas for
modifying their products in a significant manner.
Digital transformation drivers which needs attention of selected organisation
In the era of digitalised practices, it is imperative for organisations to pay attention to
transform their operations in a strategic manner.