The Complete E-Commerce Book offers a wealth of information on how to design, build and maintain a successful web-based business.... Many of the chapters are filled with advice and information on how to incorporate current e-business principles o

E-commerce provides immense capability for connectivity through buying and selling activities all over the world. During the last two decades new concepts of business have evolved due to popularity of the Internet, providing new business opportunities for commercial organisations and they are being further influenced by user activities of newer applications of the Internet. Business transactions are made possible through a combination of secure data processing, networking technologies and interactivity functions. Business models are also subjected to continuous external forces of technological evolution, innovative solutions derived through competition, creation of legal boundaries through legislation and social change. The main purpose of this book is to provide the reader with a familiarity of the web based e- commerce environment and position them to deal confidently with a competitive global business environment. The book contains a numbers of case studies providing the reader with different perspectives in interface design, technology usage, quality measurement and performance aspects of developing web-based e-commerce.

New in the Second EditionContains over 60% new materialComplete and extensive glossary will be addedComplete revision and update of the security chapter (reflecting the recent Yahoo experience)Strengthened coverage of E-Business to BusinessIncreased and redesigned case studiesIncreased European and international coverageRevised, expanded, and enhanced illustrationsNew, attractive text design with features such as margin notesIncreased size of tables containing website contactsRedesigned cover* Contains over 60% new material* Complete and extensive glossary will be added* Complete revision and update of the security chapter (reflecting the recent Yahoo experience)* Strengthened coverage of E-Business to Business* Increased and redesigned case studies* Increased European and international coverage* Revised, expanded, and enhanced illustrations* New, attractive text design with features such as margin notes* Increased size of tables containing website contacts* Redesigned cover

A New E-Commerce Model is Coming from the East—it is More Advanced and it is Spreading Worldwide China is now the biggest e-commerce market, hardware producer and soon Internet of Things player in the world. Written by a world-recognized expert, this eye-opening treatment allows readers a rare glimpse into how China will shape the global online world for the next decade. Featuring hundreds of interviews, with influential companies and investors such as Alibaba, Baidu, Tencent, Xiaomi, Yihaodian, Cogobuy, Rocket Internet, Didi-Kuaidi Taxi, Snapdeal, Tokopedia, DST Global, Credit Suisse, UBS, Qiming Ventures and many more, this ground-breaking guide provides exceptional firsthand accounts of the key considerations to making lucrative investments in this powerful sector. East-Commerce enables you to: Understand how China's e-commerce explosion began and where it is heading See where China is shaping investments and innovation all over the globe Examine why China's model is better suited for developing economies Go in-depth into how and where others are finding opportunity and success The new business models coming out of China offer a variety of new growth opportunities to international companies. Understanding how China's online market operates gives you the edge when building a global strategy. Praise for East-Commerce "I have never read such a penetrating exploration of China's e-commerce scene. Not only does it cover the unique characteristics of China's e-commerce landscape but it also delves into the cultural motivators of the Chinese people who are uniquely passionate about online shopping." —TOM DOCTOROFF, CEO, J Walter Thomson Asia, author of Billions and What Chinese Want "As China now becomes the world's largest e-commerce market, this book provides a timely and insightful analysis for investors looking for opportunities in China." —AMY LO, Group Managing Director and Chief Executive, UBS Hong Kong "East-Commerce is an insightful and entertaining guide to the e-commerce boom in Asia's emerging markets. Filled with interviews and anecdotes from leading entrepreneurs and businesses, Marco Gervasi has written the most comprehensive book on the topic I've seen." —PORTER ERISMAN, former VP, Alibaba; author, Alibaba's World "Inquisitive and well-articulated, East-Commerce describes in a unique way how China is leapfrogging the West in many key online sectors"a must read." —JOHN LINDFORS, Managing Partner and Director, DST Investment Management, former Partner Goldman Sachs "East Commerce provides incredible insight into the technological and cultural changes going on in China. It is especially valuable for multinational companies doing business in China to re-frame their thinking and marketing approach and to build loyalty in this massive market." —CHANDOS QUILL, VP Global Data Solutions, Merkle Inc. "East-Commerce gives an insider's perspective on what it's like to operate in the biggest e-commerce market in the world"each one of my team members has this book on their desk." —BRUNO FELTRACCO, VP and Managing Director, The North Face Asia Pacific "Marco Gervasi delivers crucial insight into the global implications associated with the increasing relevance and reach of the 'East-Commerce' model." —MICHAEL INJAYCHOCK, Sr. Director, Touchpoint Optimization, Eli Lilly and Company "East-Commerce reads more like a novel than a text book as it details the evolution of the Chinese ecommerce marketplace and offers great insight into how to successfully navigate the complicated landscape." —RICHARD RUSSELL, Director Media Strategy, Deckers Outdoor Corporation "Digital disruption is taking place with incredible speed and intensity in China and with it, tremendous innovation and entrepreneurship. Marco Gervasi has chronicled this development with first-hand knowledge and experience in this book. I recommend it to those who care about what is truly changing China and therefore, the world." —EDWARD TSE, author, China's Disruptors

This book is designed for people who want to understand e-commerce - and by "understanding", we mean first and foremost Why and What, not How. Why is Amazon dominating the market? What happened between 1995 and 2015? Why were the incumbents like Walmart not able to fight back? What will become of the herd of new unicorn e-commerce companies? And what will happen to the traditional value chain on which retail companies operate? This is not a book about How, though, so don't read this hoping to learn "how to master online marketing". From our point of view, the Why and What is much more challenging and important, whether you are running a company in this market or are a student wanting to break into it. In this book, we'll share what we've learned.Look forward to more than 450 pages of valuable material about changes in the value chain, a lively review of how e-commerce has developed over the last 20 years, 50 case studies of digital business models large and small, three extensive interviews with leading e-commerce entrepreneurs, and strategic mind-games galore for a range of industries. The Story so far: Join us in revisiting the last 20 years of e-commerce. Look into the ups but also the downs of various business archetypes. Also, find a detailed analysis of recent market developments and major players in China. Basic Concepts: Learn about the interaction of all building blocks along the e-commerce value chain. You will understand how to make your customer happy in terms of demand based procurement, distribution, customer service, and much more... Case Studies: Get insights into 50 renowned online players around the globe. Each profile covers a detailed business model assessment and market positioning. The authors give a brief outlook on challenges and opportunities for each of the companies portrayed. Strategic Aspects: Find answers to major strategic questions: How to prosper in a "GAFA" dominated economy? Should I resist the temptation to sell via Amazon? Are banking and insurance the next industries to be radically transformed? ...and what is taking so long in the home furnishings sector? Interviews: Tap into the knowledge of successful serial entrepreneurs and get inspired by the latest insights of Stephan Schambach, René Köhler, and Florian Heinemann. Benchmarking: Learn how to benchmark your own e-commerce activities and take a closer look on aspects such as platform, business intelligence, online marketing, and CRM. Sold over 3.000 times in Germany. Voted the best book about E-Commerce!

Aimed at students, this work covers various aspects of e-business - focusing on sales and marketing, as well as detailing procurement, supply chains, and the legal and security considerations. It contains a range of features to help you learn effectively including margin definitions, international case studies, activities and web links.

An incredibly competitive arena where retention is key, e-commerce must concern itself first and foremost with user experience. Combining a cohesive visual identity with ease of use to create a space that consumers respond to. E-Commerce Branding provides an essential guideline from webpage design to brand image in both digital and print media. Includes page-by-page examples of wireframing for both classic and innovative layouts, theme discussions with international design studios and numerous case studies where both traditional elements such as logos, product photography and packaging, and special effects such as 3D, stop motion, video and audio have effectively been employed to augment user experience.

For undergraduate and graduate courses in e-Commerce Systems Development and Organizational Information Systems Development. This book focuses on those concepts that are at the core of developing effective e-Commerce systems and is a starting point for the study of how effective e-Commerce systems are developed. Readers are provided a foundation for further investigation into particular issues as well as for actually developing successful e-Commerce in the real world. It does not require any particular programming skills as a prerequisite. *Complete life-cycle approach. Provides students with an overview of all the activities necessary for developing successful e-Commerce systems. *A combination of user, business, and computing viewpoints and needs. Identifies for students the range of commerce and computing issues that need to be resolved together to ensure a successful result. *Discussion of the computing processes required for the development of e-Commerce systems. Provides computer science students with an introduction to the set of software engineering processes identified by the Organization for International Standardization. Provides business students with an introduction to

A test bank features 80 questions per chapter designed totest students on knowledge and comprehension of topics.

E-commerce. Some businesses have enjoyed tremendous success, while others that have been in it a while wonder why it’s not working as well as they had anticipated. Some businesses think they should be in it, but don’t know where to start. Others think all you need is a URL and a Web site and you’re in business. E-commerce encompasses all aspects of buying and selling online. That necessitates several Internet technologies, including enterprise resource planning, electronic-procurement and payment transaction processing, Web site design, EDI and XML, networking protocols, and security. E-commerce is where sales and marketing and IT meet. Each group needs to know something about the other’s side of the business to do business online successfully. E-Commerce For Dummies helps bridge the gap between technical and sales with: Explanations of both business strategy and technology A comprehensive overview of the diverse areas of e-commerce, including business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C). Case studies that show real-world examples of what strategies are succeeding and what strategies are failing The authors include Greg Holden, the e-Marketplace columnist for CNET and bestselling author of Starting an Online Business For Dummies, and two prominent analysts from the e-commerce division of IDC, one of the premier technology and business forecasting companies in the world. They provide guidance to help businesses just entering the e-commerce and companies that want to boost their e-commerce sales, including information on: Marketing and competing in Cyberspace Planning your storefront Processing and fulfilling online transactions Dealing with the back office, including managing the supply chain and setting up distribution and fulfillment systems With online sales increasing at a phenomenal rate, established “brick and mortar” firms as well as entrepreneurs are realizing that e-commerce represents a tremendous opportunity. E-Commerce For Dummies helps businesses seize that opportunity and get down to business—online business—fast.