E-COMMERCE   

Technology & Business

History of E-Commerce

E-Commerce Definition

Component of E-Commerce

Technology & Business

Why E-Commerce

E-Commerce Market Size & Trends

Unique Feature of E-Commerce Technology

Example of E-Commerce Enabling Business Goals

This Is How E-Commerce Works

Advantages of E-Commerce

Disadvantages of E-Commerce

Generating The Most E-Commerce Benefit

E-Commerce Issue

Some Common Terms

Future of E-Commerce

E-Commerce Glossary

“Business drives Technology

Technology Enables Business”

To understand how Technology enables Business, or Commerce, we must review traditional commerce.

Once activities, or business processes in traditional commerce are identified, we can consider how they can be improved through technology

Technology is not a panacea!  Knowing when and when not  to apply technology to business problems is the key.

Fundamental Business Goals

The fundamental goal of a business is to earn a profit.  Performing business processes in the most efficient way possible furthers this goal.

Firms are increasingly interested in E-Commerce because it can help increase profits.

All the advantages of E-Commerce can be summarized in one statement:

E-Commerce can Increase Sales and Decrease Costs.

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