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Introduction E business (electronic business) is the conduct of business processes on the Internet. These electronic business processes include buying and selling products, supplies and services, servicing customers, processing payments.... It can comprise a range of functions and services, ranging from the development of intranets and extranets to e-service, the provision of services and tasks over the Internet by application service providers. 3
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Electronic business types and categories E-business types B2C The business-to-consumer, or B2C, model of e-business sells products directly to retail consumers online B2B The business-to-business, or B2B, model involves companies using the Internet to conduct transactions with one other C2B Consumer-to-business, or C2B, is a unique e-business model in which consumers create value and demand for products C2C Consumer-to-consumer, or C2C, e-business models enable consumers to behave as buyers and sellers in third-party-facilitated online marketplaces. 5
Electronic business types and categories E-business categories E-Banking or Online banking (or Internet banking) are same terms it allows customers to conduct financial transactions on a secure website operated by their retail or virtual bank, credit union or building society. E-Auction is an online negotiation tool. The supplier with the lowest bid will win the auction. However, it is important to note that business will not always be awarded based on lowest bids only, quality and service level are also important selection criteria. E-Commerce (electronic commerce or EC) is the buying and selling of goods and services on the Internet. In practice, this term and e-business are often used interchangeably. For online retail selling, the term e-tailing is sometimes used. 6
Electronic business types and categories E-business categories E-Directories maintains a hierarchical database of information about network resources within a global enterprise, including networks, users, subgroups, servers, volumes and printers. Users log in to the network, and eDirectory determines their access rights. E-Engineering is an answer for growing globalization of manufacturing, sourcing and engineering. The exact goal of e-Engineering is run a business according to the highest global standards and best practices. E-learning The delivery of a learning, training or education program by electronic means. E-learning involves the use of a computer or electronic device (e.g. a mobile phone) in some way to provide training, educational or learning material. 7
Electronic business types and categories E-business categories E-mailing a system for sending and receiving messages electronically over a computer network, as between personal computers. In detail electronic mailing is the transmission of messages over communications networks. E- Marketing is the marketing of products or services over the Internet. It can be defined as Achieving marketing objectives through applying digital technologies. By using a company’s web site in conjunction with online promotional techniques E-Trading is a method of trading securities (such as stocks, and bonds), foreign currency, and exchange traded derivatives electronically. It uses information technology to bring together buyers and sellers through electronic media to create a virtual market place. 8
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E business limitation e-Business Roles and their Challenges Business applications have two sides: Buy side: organizations that use e-Business facilities for their buying needs, spot purchasing and/or enterprise-wide procurement. Sell side: businesses that sell their products via the transaction mechanisms offered in e-Business applications. Manage multiple selling channels. Ability to take multiple types of orders from customers. Ability to differentiate and customize products and services from other suppliers. Ability to adapt and grow the e-Business without dramatic technology changes, organizational restructurings, business processes or radical new investments. Empower suppliers and buyers & enable suppliers of all sizes! 10
E business limitation E-Business advantages Business owners of e-businesses and their customers find advantages in Internet transactions as opposed to brick-and-mortar operations by improving operational efficiency and productivity competitive position. communications, information and knowledge sharing. internal information access. relationships with suppliers and improved customer service. Penetration into new markets through new channels. Reduction in operating costs and costs of goods and services. 11
E business limitation E-Business dis advantages Less security The biggest obstacle in the growth of e-commerce is the issue of security. Internet is not a secured medium of communication. There are tools or options available to hackers whereby they can not only monitor but also control any data communicated over the internet. Particularly, people are not comfortable while providing their financial information (credit card no. etc.) online due to the fact that this information can be hacked and misused Less privacy The nature of internet technology is such that private information of the online customers can be easily collected and recorded on the server side. The buying pattern of a customer can be known to an e-shop with the help of certain sophisticated tools. You know that cookies can be used to track customers online. On one hand these technologies are useful for doing customization but on the other, they can be said to have caused the breach of informational privacy rights of a person Purchase to Delivery Time As much as the Internet has the advantage of processing orders and payments in real time, this has little benefit to the customer who requires the purchased item equally fast. Unlike brick-and-mortar businesses, purchases from your e-business typically have a time lag from purchase to delivery of the physical goods. Some customers would rather go to the physical store and pick up the item unless it's of a digital kind, such as an e-book or music file. 12
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Electronic business types and categories E-business companies AMAZON.com : is an online retailer in North America and Internationally. This company is operating their group websites. Its products are various items such as clothing, electronics, groceries and many more! It manufactures and sells the kindle e-reader. They focus on selection, price, and convenience. EBAY Its subsidiaries provide online marketplaces for the sale of goods and services, online communications and payments and online offerings or bidding to buyer and seller all over the world. DELL.com : Dell is a leader in electronic e-commerce, it leads in the computer industry as its one of the first companies that allow its customers to customize, configure, and purchasing computers online. And now its extending their system to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system for true B2B commerce. 14
Electronic business types and categories E-business websites CNET tracks all the latest consumer technology breakthroughs and shows you what's new, what matters, and how technology can enrich your life. 70,000,000 - Estimated Unique Monthly Visitors . Mashable is a global, multi-platform media and entertainment company. It’s the go-to source for tech, digital culture and entertainment content for its dedicated and influential audience around the globe. 17,000,000 - Estimated Unique Monthly Visitors TechCrunch is a leading technology media property, dedicated to obsessively profiling startups, reviewing new Internet products, and breaking tech news. 12,500,000 - Estimated Unique Monthly Visitors 15
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