Without retail stores that divide goods by section, the company uses software to track where various books are at all times.

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There are full-service counters for fruit, vegetables, meat and cheese, shelves stocked with dry goods, a bakery and a discount section that circles the perimeter.

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First, unlike the railways, which affected only the movement of goods, it can be applied across a broader section of the economy, including services.

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