...eBusiness Online Proposal Fatmata D. Koroma eBusiness/QRT2 02/11/2014 eBusiness Online Proposal Introduction Creation of African Origin is a business that sells African products, like clothes, shoes, accessories, and hair products. It was established in 2011, and located in Elk grove California. This business has one owner and several workers; it has an online system that needs expansion. This paper will be about the benefits and way to expand its online system. Viability of Products or Services Stokes (2013) stated, “While the Internet and the World Wide Web have enabled what we call new media, the theories that led to the development of the Internet have been developing since the 1950s”. Other Medias like newspapers and magazines are having difficult time in sales presently because of the increasing use of the internet and World Wide Web. Although e-commerce is diminishing due to the bad economy, its average growth is around 25% per year (Platz, 1999). Therefore, Creation of African Origin will benefit greatly by expanding its business online system. The location of the business is a challenge, because there are few Africans living around the vicinity, and even though the demands of the goods are great, people find it difficult to make purchase because of distance. Traditionally, to make sale people have to go to your shop. However, by expanding their online system people can visit the website, see what they want and make purchases without going...
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...Research Proposal on Ebusiness To : From : Date : 20th April 2012 Subject : Report Proposal Proposed Report Topic: “The Internet and E-business”. Executive Summary: “In five years’ time, all companies will be Internet companies, or they won’t be companies at all.” - Andy Grove, the chairman of Intel, The Net Imperative, The Economist, June 26 to July 2, 1999. Background: Information technology has transformed the way companies conduct business. Technology allows businesses to automate manual operations and process information much faster. While business technology often is used through personal computers, server storage and point-of-sale or cash register systems, THE MAJOR technological advancement is the Internet, which has created new communication forms and other business methods that companies use when processing financial and business information. Context: Some companies are using the Internet to make direct connections with their customers for the first time. Others are using secure Internet connections to intensify relations with some of their trading partners, and using the Internet’s reach to request quotes or sell off perishable stocks of goods or services by auction. Entirely new companies and business models are emerging in industries ranging from chemicals to road haulage to bring together buyers and sellers in super-efficient new electronic marketplaces. Due to the success of the internet the world has become a much smaller place and...
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...eBusiness Assignment 1 eBusiness Development and Strategies Name | Maksis Rudovs | Class | BM | Exam No | 6506276P | Teacher | Marie Boner | Contents Methodology 3 Introduction 4 Current Developments in eBusiness 6 eBusiness Strategies 11 Conclusion 14 Recommendations 14 Refrences 14 Bibliography 14 Methodology Brief * Research the development of eBusiness to include emerging eBusiness technologies and applications. * Appraise the main eBusiness strategies and technologies in current use to include business to consumer, business to business and business to government markets. * Utilise a range of current eBusiness terms within the context of providing eBusiness solutions. Objectives * To define the terms eBusiness and eCommerce. * To talk about eBusiness types 1. Bricks and Clicks 2. Pureplay 3. Brick and Mortar * To discuss different eCommerce modules: 1. Business to Consumer 2. Business to Business 3. Business to Government * To investigate current developments of eBusiness including: 1. Web1,2,3 2. Mobile Technology 3. Social Media 4. Big Data, Data Mining, Data Warehousing, Data Analytics Research Design Scope and Limitations Action Plan Introduction This assignment is a report to gather information about eBusiness, eCommerce, current developments in the area and different types of Strategies in use. It is very popular nowadays to use the...
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...Exam 1 Outline Porters Five Forces Model: Evaluating industry attractiveness 1. Bargaining power of customers (Power of buyers to decrease price) 2. Bargaining power of suppliers (Power of suppliers to increase price) 3. Rivalry of competitors 4. Threat of new entrants 5. Threat of new substitutes (Power of customers to purchase alternatives) Apple Case and Class Discussion Which of Porter’s Five Forces did Apple address through its introduction of the iPhone? * Strong Supplier Power; Customers have low buyer power * Apple would’ve gone bankrupt if not for iPhone. * Their strategic model consists of Narrow Market & High Cost Competitive Advantages Competitive Intelligence: Process of gathering information about the competitive environment to improve the company’s ability to succeed Competitive Intelligence Tools: Porter’s Five Forces Model – Refer Above Porter’s 3 Generic Strategies (Marketing and Sales Strategy, IT Strategy, Supply Chain Strategy) Porter’s Value Chain Analysis – (SUPPORT ACTIVITIES: Firm Infrastructure, Human Resource MGT, R&D, Procurement). (PRIMARY: Raw Materials, Making product, Delivering Product, Market & Sell, Service After Sale). -----------ALL MAKE UP VALUE ADDED------------- Porter’s Generic Strategies Organizations follow one of these strategies when entering a new market: Broad Market and Low Cost Broad Market and High Cost Narrow Market and Low Cost Narrow Market and High Cost ...
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...able to manage their daily business activities in an open environment. This means that the internet allows managers and staffs to interact with the company’s customers anytime and anywhere without having to meet up personally. 2.0 FIVE ADVANTEGES OG HAVING BUSINESS TO BUSINESS (B2B) 1. Removes location and availability restrictions The internet reaches across the world and spans all time zones. That means that when businesses take their operations online, they have the same capabilities. With a physical store, customers are limited by how close the store is and its hours of operation. Ebusinesses, on the other hand, are accessible from any area with internet access and open 24 hours a day. Additionally, with mcommerce on the rise, ebusiness has yet another advantage: being accessible to anyone with a mobile device. Customers are only limited by their mobile network coverage, which goes practically...
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...Riordan Manufacturing Service Request Team B BSA/310 Steve Johnson February 21, 2012 Riordan Manufacturing Service Request Introduction The Riordan Manufacturing Company is an industry leader in plastics manufacturing and has earned international acclaim for its state-of-the-art plastic designs since 1991. Riordan Manufacturing is a company owned by Riordan Industries. “Riordan Manufacturing currently employs 550 people, and has manufacturing plants in Albany, Georgia, Pontiac, Michigan, and Hangzhou, China, and Corporate Headquarters in San Jose, California” (Apollo Group, Inc., 2006). They have taken the lead for the past 20 years in their design of products such as plastic bottles, fans, heart valves, and medical stents. As the company has expanded over the past few years, their business systems have expanded as well. This review analysis will identify existing system and subsystems for Riordan Manufacturing, Inc., and provide recommended system solution software, hardware and applications to improve current business processes and standards. Home Page Optimization In view of Riordin’s electronic information presence, the Web site Home page displays a meaningless banner that lends the company to twentieth-century technology. It provides no Web market presence. Optimization of the Riordin Web site Home page needs to be the focal point of their business system and sub-system upgrade. Now, companies have realized that database...
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...Canadian University of Dubai Management Information Systems MBA Program Project MIS Project Project Proposal An organization encounter some difficulties in its performance for achieving high quality products/services. Consequently it can not compete with its competitors in the marketplace. The top executives decided to carry out a thorough analysis of the organization activities. They have come up with some suggestions that may improve the organization performance. They decided to develop Information Systems to some of its activities such as the following: Activities MIS Project Reporting Activities. Production Planning Activities. Facilities Locations Activities. Billing Activities. Services Activities. Personnel Activities Sales and Marketing Activities Finance and Accounting Activities Human resources Activities Manufacturing and Production Activities MIS Project You are required to do the following: Select one activity that could be of interest to you or suggest any activity of your choice that is related to your work. Use your notes, handouts, reference books, organization documents, research papers and the internet to prepare the final report of your project. Citation must be evident. MIS Project (continue) You are required to do the following: In addition to your report a power point presentation is required. You will give a presentation of your project by the end of the course. The project is divided into three...
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...What is ERP? 2. The Evolution of ERP 3. The Integrated Systems Approach b. Business Benefits of ERP c. ERP Modules d. ERP Design Alternatives e. The Business Case for ERP 1. Cost-Benefit Analysis for ERP 2. Can ERP Provide a Competitive Advantage? f. The Challenge of Implementing an ERP System g. Summary ANSWERS TO END-OF-CHAPTER QUESTIONS Questions for Discussion: 1. Use on-line library databases to identify articles in trade publications which provide case studies of ERP implementations. These articles may provide some insight into each of these questions. a. How widespread is the use of ERP across certain industries? b. What are the benefits reported from implementing ERP? c. What are its limitations? 2. Research and learn about the implementation of ERP. Use trade publications and on-line library databases (e.g. ABI Inform, ProQuest, First Search, Wilson Select Plus, available through your library) to conduct a search for articles. a. Find a success story of ERP implementation. What factors contributed to the success of this implementation? b. Find a story of problems encountered with an ERP implementation. What factors contributed to the obstacles which were encountered?? Possible resources: Austin, Robert D., Sole, Deborah, and Cotteleer, Mark J. “Harley Davidson...
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...The History of The Internet Fundamentals of eBusiness Bus107 The Internet we know of right now was only a dream about fifty years ago, not many people could have imagined the increase in technology from that time and not many people that where adults during that time can even handle the extreme change; most still have a problem coping with the advancements. The internet has made drastic changes throughout the years and that is what I will be going over during the next couple of pages. It has been said that the USSR was the first in the development of the computer and the internet in 1957. Although, these are only assumptions due to the lack of data recorded and the grudge held by the United States. The USSR launched a satellite called Sputnik to be the first artifical Earth satellite. In response to this, the United States created an organization called the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA) within the Department of Defense to compete with the USSR’s advancements in technology. Soon the Advanced Research Projects Agency became the leader in science and computer technology. Later, in 1962 Paul Baran of the RAND Corporation was hired by the U.S. Air Force to do a study in order to find a network that could be used as a military defensive strategy in response to a nuclear military attack. Baran's finished document described several ways to accomplish this. His final proposal was a packet switched network. Between 1968 and 1972 the BBN...
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...Case Analysis Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Wireless Strategy The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce was founded in 1961 and is one of North America’s leading financial institutions. CIBC has a newly formed electronic banking division solely mandated to monitor emerging trends and to adapt to these trends. The outcome of the divisions work is to identify new products/technologies and decipher how said technology can be used to better serve the institutions customers. During the late 1990’s wireless technology was becoming widely available to the average consumer. CIBC identified this trend and is looking for ways to implement wireless banking into its product offering. As outlined in the case provided, wireless internet devices are expected to outsell personal computer sales by 2001. CIBC is very interested in penetrating this market in turn providing the best possible service to its customers and differentiating itself from the other major competitors in the North American banking industry. Some major issues that need to be address regarding the implementation of CIBC’s wireless banking system are as follows; the various platforms that can be used to access the banks wireless system need to be understood and the system needs to be built to accommodate each; the various wireless network carriers need to be evaluated and the system needs to be built to function with all; lastly and most importantly the system needs to maintain the institutions overall reputation as well...
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...Introduction Founded & Head quartered in Stuttgart, Germany by Daimler Motoren Geselleschaft in 1998,DaimlerAG formerly known as DaimlerChrylser AG is amongst the world’s most successful German automotive corporation established in the year 1883.Daimler-BenzAG was formed when the company combined with Benz and Cie in 1924 and 1926 respectively(Thornton & Meyer-Larsen, 2000). The Newyork Times magazine 2010 considers them to be the world’s second largest, manufacturer followed by BMW in terms of the luxury cars (The NewYork Times, 2010). This industry has about 256000 employees with the production plant distributed in almost five different continents. It is also the largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles that includes Mercedes-Benz Cars, Mercedes-Benz Vans, Daimler Trucks, and Daimler Bus. (Benz Insider, 2010).In 2007 private firm namely Cerberus Capital management, the specialist in restructuring troubled companies brought Daimlers former subsidiary Chrysler which was later titled Daimler AG on October 4, 2007. Key Business Activities The Automotive service and Financial service together forms the two key business activities of organisation. Mercedes-Benz Charter Way is the international commercial vehicle financial arm of DaimlerChrysler established nearly fifteen years ago that offers financial services, fleet management, insurance services, banking and credit/debit card services in more than 40 countries. Reports have shown that Mercedes-Benz Charter Way...
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...Network on e-Fulfilment THEMATIC Final Report Report Version: 1 Preparation Date: March 2006 Contract Start Date: 22 July 2002 Duration: 44 months Project Coordinator: Buck Consultants International Partner: ERTICO Members: Allagraf, ECG, ILIM, Neckermann, BTC, S&H, Shipserv, Thomas Miller Project funded under the “Information Society Technologies” Programme (19982002) of the European Union e-Thematic Final Report, March 2006 - e-Fulfilment Future opportunities - Contents Page Chapter 1 3 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Chapter 2 Introduction 3 3 4 6 7 Defining the Stage 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Chapter 3 Background The e-Thematic project Methodology The Research Consortium Report Supply chain integration and the Internet Traditional versus e-business focus e-Fulfilment Need for end-to-end e-Fulfilment solutions Software Standards Conclusions 8 8 9 11 12 13 15 17 18 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 Chapter 4 Differentiation in e-Business 18 19 21 24 25 33 Introduction B2B business models B2C business models Differences between B2B and B2C Regional differences in e-Business Concluding Remarks Best Practices and key issues in e-Fulfilment 35 4.1 4.2 4.3 35 37 42 Introduction Best Practices Key issues e-Thematic Final Report, March 2006 - e-Fulfilment Future opportunities - 1 Page Chapter 5 52 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5...
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...Applying Corporate Knowledge Management Practices in Higher Education by Jillinda J. Kidwell, Karen M. Vander Linde, and Sandra L. Johnson We believe there is tremendous value to higher education institutions that develop initiatives to share knowledge to achieve business objectives. This article outlines the basic concepts of knowledge management as it is applied in the corporate sector, considers trends, and explores how it might be applied in higher education and whether higher education is ready to embrace it. Colleges and universities have significant opportunities to apply knowledge management practices to support every part of their mission A re the concepts of knowledge management (KM) applicable to colleges and universities? Some would argue that sharing knowledge is their raison d’être. If that is the case, then the higher education sector should be replete with examples of institutions that leverage knowledge to spur innovation, improve customer service, or achieve operational excellence. However, although some examples exist, they are the exception rather than the rule. Knowledge management is a new field, and experiments are just beginning in higher education. E D U C A U S E Q U A R T E R LY • Number 4 2000 Knowledge Basics Knowledge management is the process of transforming information and intellec- tual assets into enduring value. It connects people with the knowledge that they need to take action, when they need it. In the corporate sector...
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...Proposal for an Online Expansion of Company A By: QRT2 E-Business (V2 GRADUATE-0413) Introduction: Company A is a brand name of SKG, Inc. It is a small start-up family-owned company in Houston, Texas, founded in January 2013. Company A owns myquiltedbags.com website which was registered to conduct online retail business. The website is under construction and is yet to be launched. The projected date for its launch is September 1, 2013. The owners are starting this business with small budget. This is going to be 100% online retail business. Products: A handbag is an important and useful woman’s accessory which she uses to carry her essentials. It is also used express her style and make a statement. Company A will sell niche and premier brand of cotton quilted handbags which are pretty, attractive and appealing. It intends to sell different styles of cotton quilted handbags and accessories in different colors from wallets up to travel handbags. Initially it would like to launch 22 different styles of handbags and accessories. It intends to launch new collections every few months on-line. All the styles of handbags and accessories will be designed in-house. All the products will be made in China. Viability of Cotton Quilted Handbags in an Online Environment: According to Global Industry Analysts, Inc. (GIA) report, dated July 15, 2012, “the US market for Handbags is projected to reach UA$9.0 billion by 2015. Though the recent bout of worldwide financial...
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...Marketing Information Systems Robert R. Harmon Portland State University I. II. III. INTRODUCTION MARKETING DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS CUSTOMER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS IV. V. PRIVACY AND THE MARKETING INFORMATION SYSTEM CONCLUSION GLOSSARY customer relationship management (CRM) Software applications manage the interaction of customers with an organization. They are used to increase the return on marketing efforts by enabling the understanding of the complete history of a firm’s interactions with its customers. CRM systems are able to target promotions to likely buyers, facilitate sales efforts, and deliver customer service. cybermarketing The convergence of the Internet, computers, information systems, telecommunications and the customer with the marketing process. data mart A scaled down version of a data warehouse that usually holds a subset of the entire data set in order to provide more focused and faster access to specialized data. data mining Computer-based exploration and analysis of large quantities of data in order to discover meaningful patterns and rules for the purpose of improving marketing, sales and customer service operations. data warehouse Electronic storage that is a repository where data from internal and external sources are collected, organized and stored for future analysis. enterprise resource planning (ERP): Software applications that integrate back-office systems for order processing, manufacturing, finance, accounting, and human resources...
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