E-Business Importance Today

E-Commerce Industry and its role in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

Anna Varyanitsa

12-12-2012

Table of Contents

Introduction.

I. What is E-Commerce?

a) History of E-commerce.

b) E-commerce today overview.

II. Business on-line.

a) E-commerce vs. E-business.

b) E-commerce business models.

c) B2B and B2C E-commerce Models.

III. Role of E-commerce in Supply Chain Management.

a) Impact of E-commerce on Supply Chain Performance.

b) On-line Technologies.

c) Issues and problems with E-commerce.

Case Study:

How does Wal-Mart use e-commerce in its supply chain? Same day delivery service.

Is Wal-Mart’s same-day delivery service a threat to Amazon?

Case review.

Conclusion.

Learning Objectives

I.

a) Review the history of E-commerce and its background. Describe the evolution of supply chain management and need in E-commerce.

b) Define the term E-commerce and describe its components and goals.

II.

a) Compare E-commerce and E-business. Explain why E-business is a part of E-commerce.

b) Describe E-commerce business models.

c) Define B2B and B2C E-commerce Models, understand their differences and similarities.

III.

a) Describe development and effect of E-commerce on Supply Chain Management.

b) Identify main standards and current innovations in E-commerce world.

c) Define the major problems related to E-commerce industry.

Case Study:

Explain principals of Wal-Mart’s E-commerce marketplace and its supply chain work. What business model do they use? Describe competition between Amazon and Wal-Mart.

Review and make a conclusion about the role of E-commerce in today’s life.

I. What is E-Commerce?

a) History of E-commerce

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