itb lecture 6 mel 2003

Concept + SkillsIT Savvy +

PBL Assignment

Exams Week 8

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Electronic commerce (e-commerce)◦ Systems that support electronically executed

business transactions

◦ A type of transaction processing system

◦ Buy things & use services

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Electronic CommerceElectronic Commerce

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What does this means to you? - employment opportunities

What does this means to you? - Business opportunities

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Research the web for Singapore based e-commerce website(s) that provides business opportunities to general public?

Describe & compare the website(s) business model to similar overseas based e-commerce websites.

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You can apply the transaction processing principle in your assignment specifically on the company’s :

- Website - Database

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Order Paris Hilton’s XXXYYY DVD

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Order Paris Hilton’s XXXYYY DVD

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Electronic CommerceElectronic Commerce

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The web can be used as a marketing tool. This medium can be optimized and leverage by your group assignment.

Use both the buyer and seller perspective in your business proposal & website design

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To watch Paris Hilton’s DVD

Which e-commerce websites to go to?

Select from Ebay.com

Pay using credit card

DeliverySupport

Call Ebay

DHL delivers

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Huge demand to watch Paris Hilton’s action

Produce DVD Advertise on TV, Web & other Mediums

Business PracticesSupply chain

Call Ebay

DHL delivers

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Buyers enjoy the convenience of shopping from their desktop

B2C e-commerce ◦ Levels the playing field between large and small

businesses Challenges

◦ Established businesses must alter systems and business practices

◦ Security, privacy, reliability◦ Social concerns

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Shopping Online

Online Clearing Houses, Web Auctions,and Marketplaces

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Global supply management (GSM) ◦ Businesses can find the best deals for raw

materials and supplies on the global market

Electronic exchange ◦ Provides convenient centralized platform for B2B

e-commerce

◦ Promotes cooperation between competing companies

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◦ Unsolicited advertising◦ product information◦ Market research

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Online banking provides Electronic funds transfer Online brokerages

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Electronic CommerceElectronic Commerce

What is the difference between e-commerce and m-commerce?

Describe in details the types of m-

commerce delivery methods.

Find out the meaning of the following acronyms: WAP,WML, OMA

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A form of e-commerce

Over wireless mobile devices :

handheld computers and cell phones

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From Cell Phone Providers

Mobile Internet/Web applications

Proximity Card System

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Electronic CommerceElectronic Commerce

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Think of few ways to enforce IT security on the company’s website initiatives – specifically on customer payments, records and submission over the web

Expensive to implement Need specialized personnel – technical

savvy Heavy Infrastructure investment Hardware & Networking Software Traffic Payment System

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Electronic cash (e-cash or digital cash) ◦ Private and secure method of transferring $

E-cash & Smart Cards - Embedded microchips & privacy

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$$$Hacker

Security is one of the major concerns in E-transactions. Why is this so and how can we resolve this issue?

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Electronic CommerceElectronic Commerce

What is transaction processing system? Explain and elaborate it using a diagrammatic approach.

What is the difference between e-commerce and m-commerce?

Describe in details the types of m-

commerce delivery methods.

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Security is one of the major concerns in E-transactions. Why is this so and how can we resolve this issue?

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Research the web for Singapore based e-commerce website(s) that provides business opportunities to general public?

Describe & compare the website(s) business model to similar overseas based e-commerce websites.

ReferencesReferences

The Simple Life, http://a1259.g.akamai.net/f/1259/5586/1d/images.art.com/images/-/The-Simple-Life-2-Poster-C10314482.jpeg, viewed 14 May 2008

Ebay, http://www.ebay.com/, viewed 14 May 2008

American Express, http://www.americanexpress.com, viewed 14 May 2008

DHL, http://www.dhl.com, viewed 14 May 2008

Paypal, http://www.paypal.com, viewed 14 May 2008

E-Nets, http://www.enets.com, viewed 14 May 2008

Visa, http://www.visa.com/globalgateway/gg_selectcountry.html?retcountry=1, viewed 14 May 2008

Pop up advertising, http://www.newscientist.com/blog/technology/uploaded_images/ads-720184.jpg, viewed 14 May 2008

Thief, http://www.karatethejapaneseway.com/photos/stop_thief.jpg, viewed 14 May 2008

Ezlink card, http://images.tabulas.com/24213/m/ezlink.JPG, viewed 14 May 2008