How the Internet has changed the way we do business.

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E-Commerce Internet Technology Provides the Vehicle for E-Commerce Electronic Commerce is the buying, selling, and trading of goods on the Internet.

E-Commerce Benefits of E-Commerce

E-Commerce Elimination of Boundaries - Buying a fence for my dog Expanded Markets

E-Commerce Disintermediation – going directly to the customer (no middleman) NikeMusic More music Cost Cutting

E-Commerce Lower marketing costs Cost Cutting

Introduction to E-Commerce

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Introduction to E-Commerce

E-Commerce Streamlined order processing Fewer errors in order entry Better, cheaper Customer Service More Cost Cutting

E-Commerce Shop-at-home convenience Detailed product information Customer controls transaction Simplified ordering Open 24/7/365 Improved Customer Service

Introduction to E-Commerce Additional sales channel Affiliate Income Lower marketing costs Higher Profits

Introduction to E-Commerce Security & privacy Scams & Fraud (Phishing & spoofing) Down time & poor service Awkward design & functionality Lack of retail experience E-Commerce Challenges

Categories of Electronic Commerce • Five general e-commerce categories • Business-to-consumer (K-Mart) • Business-to-business (GraingerBD&A) • Business processes (Monster) • Consumer-to-consumer (ebay) • Business-to-government (Cal-buy) • Supply management or procurement • Departments devoted to negotiating purchase transactions with suppliers (Intel)

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How the Internet has changed the way we do business.