e commerce

Lecture Notes on E-Commerce

Prepared By: Mrs. Swetalina Das, Lecturer (Computer Application)

Introduction to E-Commerce

  • E-Business: Encompasses all transactions via the Internet, including support services.

  • E-Commerce: Focused on commercial transactions such as online banking and shopping; requires a website for advertising and transactions.

Types of E-Commerce

  • B2B: Transactions between businesses (e.g., Oracle).

  • B2C: Businesses to consumers (e.g., Dell).

  • C2C: Consumer transactions (e.g., OLX).

  • C2B: Consumers sell to businesses.

Features of E-Commerce

  • Payment Methods: Electronic payments (credit/debit cards).

  • Service Availability: 24/7 operations.

  • Marketing: Improved reach and customer support.

Traditional Commerce vs. E-Commerce

  • Traditional: Limited by time and geography.

  • E-Commerce: Global reach, direct marketing, continuous operations.

Advantages of E-Commerce

  • Organizations: Low-cost market expansion and improved productivity.

  • Customers: Convenience and better comparison options.

  • Society: Reduced congestion, pollution, and improved access to services.

Disadvantages of E-Commerce

  • Technical: Security risks, compatibility issues, and bandwidth limits.

  • Non-Technical: High initial costs, trust issues, inspection challenges, and limited internet access.

E-Commerce Models

  • B2G and G2B: Transactions between government and businesses.

  • G2C: Services from the government to citizens.

Technology in E-Commerce

  • EDI: Electronic document exchanges to reduce errors.

  • EFT: Electronic fund transfer processes.

  • HTML vs. XML: HTML focuses on appearance, XML focuses on data transport.

E-Commerce Risks and Security

  • Risks: Time wastage and cybercrime.

  • Security Tech: VPN, firewalls, cryptography for data protection.

E-Waste & E-Governance

  • E-Waste: Environmental issues with electronic disposal.

  • E-Governance: Technology use in government for efficiency and transparency.

Lecture Notes on E-Commerce

Prepared By: Mrs. Swetalina Das, Lecturer (Computer Application)

Introduction to E-Commerce

  • E-Business: Encompasses all transactions via the Internet, including support services.

  • E-Commerce: Focused on commercial transactions such as online banking and shopping; requires a website for advertising and transactions.

Types of E-Commerce

  • B2B: Transactions between businesses (e.g., Oracle).

  • B2C: Businesses to consumers (e.g., Dell).

  • C2C: Consumer transactions (e.g., OLX).

  • C2B: Consumers sell to businesses.

Features of E-Commerce

  • Payment Methods: Electronic payments (credit/debit cards).

  • Service Availability: 24/7 operations.

  • Marketing: Improved reach and customer support.

Traditional Commerce vs. E-Commerce

  • Traditional: Limited by time and geography.

  • E-Commerce: Global reach, direct marketing, continuous operations.

Advantages of E-Commerce

  • Organizations: Low-cost market expansion and improved productivity.

  • Customers: Convenience and better comparison options.

  • Society: Reduced congestion, pollution, and improved access to services.

Disadvantages of E-Commerce

  • Technical: Security risks, compatibility issues, and bandwidth limits.

  • Non-Technical: High initial costs, trust issues, inspection challenges, and limited internet access.

E-Commerce Models

  • B2G and G2B: Transactions between government and businesses.

  • G2C: Services from the government to citizens.

Technology in E-Commerce

  • EDI: Electronic document exchanges to reduce errors.

  • EFT: Electronic fund transfer processes.

  • HTML vs. XML: HTML focuses on appearance, XML focuses on data transport.

E-Commerce Risks and Security

  • Risks: Time wastage and cybercrime.

  • Security Tech: VPN, firewalls, cryptography for data protection.

E-Waste & E-Governance

  • E-Waste: Environmental issues with electronic disposal.

  • E-Governance: Technology use in government for efficiency and transparency.