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B2B, B2C, B2E andE-Commerce Intranet
Erin Whitney
MBA 624
06/09/2004
E-Commerce Definition
Technology- mediated exchanges between parties, individuals, or organizations as well as the electronically based intra or inter organizational activities that facilitate such exchanges. Jaworski & Rayport
E-Commerce Subdivisions
B2B (Business-to-Business) B2C (Business-to-Consumer) C2C (Consumer-to-Consumer) B2E (Business-to-Employee)
B2B Definition
Companies buying from and selling to each other online
While B2B exists both online and offline, the acronym is used to describe the online variety
B2B has evolved to encompass supply chain management as many companies outsource parts of their supply chain to their trading partners
B2B Requirements
Negotiation – Buyer and seller must negotiate price, delivery, and product specifications.
Integration – A company’s system must be able to communicate with the system of their customer without human interaction.
B2B Exchange
A website where many companies can buy and sell to each other using a common technology platform.
Many exchanges also offer additional services such as payment or logistics to help members complete a transaction
Exchanges can be public or private Public – owned by industry organization or independent
investors and have their own board of directors Private – run by a single company for doing business
exclusively with established suppliers and customers
Collaborative B2B
A business and its trading partners give each other real time access to ERP systems, product design, inventory, and other systems
Integrating the supply chain
Benefits of B2B E-commerce
Manage inventory more efficiently Adjust more quickly to customer
demand Get products to market faster Cut the cost of paperwork Obtain lower prices on some supplies
B2B Growth
B2B market is expected to experience significant growth
B2B E-commerce is expected to reach $207 trillion in 2004, up from $406.2 billion in 2000. (Forrester Research, Inc.)
B2C Definition
Business that sells its products or services to consumers over the Internet for their own use. Online Retailers (Amazon.com) Online Banking Travel Services Health Information Real Estate
Difference between B2B and B2C
The customer (business vs. individual) B2B transactions are more complex B2C does not require:
Negotiation for price, delivery, and product specifications
Integration with other systems
Challenges of B2C E-commerce
Getting browsers to buy things Building Customer Loyalty Order Fulfillment Security Privacy
Addressing these Challenges
Getting Browsers to Buy Things Improve navigation Simplify the checkout process Send e-mails with special offers
Building Customer Loyalty Focus on personalization Create an easy-to-use customer service
application Focus on making your site easy to use
Addressing Challenges (cont.)
Fulfillment Increase focus and investment on logistical
systems and supply chain technologies Security
SSL Technology Digital Signatures
Privacy Make privacy statements readily available to
consumers Opt-out policy for collecting personal information
B2C Growth
B2C E-commerce is expected to grow from $38.8 billion in 2000 to $184.5 billion in 2004 (Forrester Research, Inc.)
C2C
A consumer sells products or services to another consumer via the Internet.
B2E Definition
An intrabusiness network which allows companies to provide products and/or services to their employees.
Companies generally use B2E networks to automate employee-related corporate processes.
B2E portal is a customized home page or desktop for everyone within an organization One URL for everyone in the organization A mixture of organization-specific and employee-defined
components The potential to be customized and altered to suit the
needs of a particular employee
Examples of B2E applications
Online insurance policy management Corporate announcements Online supply requests Special employee offers Maintain employee resume Update employee records
E-Commerce Intranet
3 distinct Web-based technologies Internet Intranet Extranet
Internet
Global computer network Everyone has access
Intranet
A private network that is open only to employees of a single organization.
Internal communication vehicles and knowledge bases that serve as a company-wide information system.
Intranets can improve information flow and keep costs down within a company.
3 Key Elements for Intranets
Intranets must be relevant and useful. Find a balance between what executives want the
employees to know and what the employees are interested in
Intranets must be updated frequently. Employees should get the news first Intranet should be more dynamic than the external site
Intranets must be backed by strong internal communication programs. Must have support from top-level management Training
Extranets
A mechanism based on Internet and Web technology for communicating both privately and selectively with customers and business partners.
Extranet extends a company’s network beyond its boundaries to predetermined business partners, customers, suppliers, and others.
Extranets provide a safe way to allow transactional business-to-business activities and can save time and money.
References
Aber, Robyn. “Internet, Intranet, Extranets: What’s What?” January 13, 2003. www.entrepreneur.com
Jaworski, Rayport. Introduction to E-Commerce. McGraw-Hill Company. New York, NY. 2004
Kirsner, Scott. “Intranet Marketing 101.” CIO Magazine. Dec. 1, 1999.
Patton, Susannah. “The ABCs of B2C.” www.cio.com
Varon, Elana. “The ABCs of B2B.” www.cio.com
Wailgum, Tom. “What are Extraverts.” CIO Magazine. March 15, 1998
Questions