New rules for a new game

Article Abstract:

Businesses expanding into electronic commerce need to replace traditional business methods with new ones and focus on customer service; procurement and distribution of goods; and flexible business models. Businesses must create customer-friendly Web sites and be able to provide the customer with seamless service. Next, businesses need to integrate all information systems involved in fulfilling orders and be skilled in logistics, or the effective delivery of goods. Finally, an online business must not overplan but be flexible and willing to change its business model as conditions dictate.

Business Methods, Models, Business, Technology application, Web sites (World Wide Web), Web sites, Business enterprises, Business planning, Customer service, Distribution of goods, Distribution (Commerce), Business models

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Why clicks need bricks: the first wave of alliances between online and old-economy interests offers valuable lessons for deal makers who negotiate the next wave

Article Abstract:

The business climate surrounding e-commerce alliances has become more challenging. Research undertaken in the US by McKinsey indicates that deals in which online and offline firms have combined complementary interests have been quite success for both sides. Deals between portals and pure internet firms have largely been successful for the portals.

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Net profit from clicks and bricks

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the business advantage enjoyed by traditional companies compared with virtual internet firms are discussed.

Commerce

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