Business models for e-commerce

E-commerce is mushrooming in both business-to-business and business-to- consumer sectors. It shakes the foundation of most industries, leads to entirely new kinds of businesses, and directly affects both our careers and the way we live. One of the most significant changes is the manner in which companies conduct business. Specifically, how they manage their resources, connect and communicate with customers, and negotiate and outsource from suppliers. Provides a detailed description and analysis of e-commerce business models, including their components, classification, and performance results. This book also presents managerial aspects of various up-to-date e-commerce models. Read more... Abstract: E-commerce is mushrooming in both business-to-business and business-to- consumer sectors. It shakes the foundation of most industries, leads to entirely new kinds of businesses, and directly affects both our careers and the way we live. One of the most significant changes is the manner in which companies conduct business. Specifically, how they manage their resources, connect and communicate with customers, and negotiate and outsource from suppliers. Provides a detailed description and analysis of e-commerce business models, including their components, classification, and performance results. This book also presents managerial aspects of various up-to-date e-commerce models Business Expert Press Cover 1 Business Models for E-Commerce 2 Contents 4 Preface 6 CHAPTER 1: What is E-Commerce? 8 CHAPTER 2: Business Models for E-Commerce 26 CHAPTER 3: Demand-Side Models 52 CHAPTER 4: Supply-Side Models 82 CHAPTER 5: Collaborative Models 118 Index 146 Cover 150