Do you think internet is forcing retailers to rethink their supply chains? Why?

Ummmm yes, all information are related to product, business, organization, it's origin is on a click away due to internet 

This brings the focus of retailers more broad and lot of choices are open to them, more markets, items and commodities are in there reach and easy access. this is the cheap and prompt approach to increase there capacity to avail the maximum

The idea of multi-channel retail is not new. Retailers have been dealing with the complexities of selling to consumers through online channels and traditional bricks and mortar stores for over15 years now. Multi-channel retail adds a significant amount of complexity to retailer operations and that complexity just keeps on rising as more consumers use smartphones and tablets for their online shopping.

To support this added complexity many retailers have undertaken process re-engineering and technology initiatives. The goal of these efforts was to achieve consistency of customer experience and information across multiple channels

Forcing is a strong word, however it has given the retailers and customers more options. New business models are also emerging where the necessity of physical display centers is no more thanks to virtual stores and online shopping

but as they say every threat is an opportunity, for a retail store expand in the modern world internet is an important and cost effective tool

Yes.....e-commerce powered by Internet is providing multiple options for buying and also undertanding the Cost to be paid. We can analyse the Cost using several websites available through Internet and conclude the best buy very fast.

Internet is a best tools for outsoursourcing. 

I still believe in the idea of what you see is what you get, which can only be achieved in the retail stores, rather than an online store where you will have to purchase by just looking at the picture. It also depends on what are you buying. Online shopping works to some extent. Retailers still have an upper hand as I have leverage on my buying options.

e- commerce is the era of today and it is only possible through internet. Where the retialer can serach more in the internet for the same commodity he wants and take the decision by judging all the criteria.

web controlling on product price is very important because customer near by price and retailers online prduct price have mater so retailer rethink their produce in supply chain

Yes, since its nolonger required to move long distances seacrhing for goods/services.

The internet has changed our inspection, verifications and logistics way thus need for more relevant supply chain systems to serve the need.