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Electronic Commerce Refers to
business activities conducted using electronic data transmission via the Internet and the World Wide Web
Traditional commerce
buying and selling of good/service by physical interaction, without internet
immediate customer satisfcation through product availability, allow customer to try
buyer can negotiate better fees
seller can increase customer loyalty through good service
Limitations of traditional commerce
PILOT
Payment method
Inventory Management
Limited geographical reach
Operating Hours
Main Elements of E-commerce
Business-to-business (B2B)
Business-to-consumer (B2C)
Business-to-employee (B2E)
Consumer-Govt (C2G)
Consumer- Consumer (C2C)
Business-to-business (B2B)
Businesses make online transactions purchases with other businesses
build relationship
bulk discounts
efficient ordering and delivery
wholesaler sell to retailers
PTS: Target Audience, Specialised Products & Services, Payment Terms
Business-to-consumer (B2C)
Online transactions between businesses and consumers
user friendly online shopping experience
wide varierty of products
competitive prices
MPC: Mass production, Pricing Strategues, Customer Service
Business-to-employee (B2E)
Information and services made available to employees online
beneftis and convenience
streamline internal process
enhance employee productivity and engagement
staff dicsounts
C2G
Purchase directly from governemnt through online platform
streamline process for citizens to interact and have convenient service assess with govt agencies
Paying traffic fines online
C2C
sell to other customers
provides a platform for consumers to connect and exchange goods/services
eBay, carousell
Value Added Network (VAN)
independent firm that offers connection and EDI transaction forwarding services to buyers and sellers engaged in EDI
responsible for ensuring the security of transmitted data.
fixed monthly fee plus a per-transaction charge to subscribers
Tracking, Disaster Recovery, Cost savings, compliance
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
one business transmits computer-readable data
in a standard format to another business
Commodity item
product or service that is hard to distinguish from the same products or services provided by other sellers,
well suited to electronic commerce.
Shipping profile
attributes that affect how easily a product can be packaged and delivered
Advantages of Electronic Commerce
GLORIOUS PACE
Global Reach
Lower Operational Costs
Open 24/7 (24/7 Availability)
Reduced Time to Market
Inventory Management (Better)
Online Convenience for Customers
Understanding Customers (Enhanced Insights)
Scalability
Personalization
Advertising and Marketing (Improved)
Customer Engagement and Speed (Faster Transactions)
Eco-Friendly Options
Disadvantages of Electronic Commerce
STRESSFUL LOAD
Security Concerns
Technology Dependence
Regulations and Taxes
Experience (Limited Product)
Shipping Costs and Delays
Setup Costs (High)
Fraudulent Activities
User Privacy Concerns
Limited Personal Interaction
Logistics Challenges
Overwhelming Competition
Access Dependence (Internet)