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E-Commerce by Khizar Ahmad
E-Commerce by Khizar Ahmad
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E-COMMERCE BASICS
E COMMERCE
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E COMMERCE AS A BUSINESS MODEL
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GLOBAL TRENDS
1.Tech-driven Enhancements 2.Social Commerce Boom
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IMPACT ON MARKET AND RETAILERS
• Online platforms make it easier for consumers to compare prices • E-commerce fosters rapid innovation. Retailers need to
across different retailers, pushing businesses to be more continuously adapt their strategies to meet evolving customer
competitive. expectations and stay ahead of the curve.
• E-commerce transcends geographical limitations. Businesses • Price competition online can squeeze profit margins for retailers.
can sell to a global audience, while consumers can access They need to find ways to optimize costs and offer value beyond
products from around the world. just price.
• Increased Competition: E-commerce giants and • Omnichannel Strategy: Successful retailers are
online-only retailers pose a significant threat, offering adopting an omnichannel approach, integrating online
wider selection, potentially lower prices, and and offline channels to provide a seamless customer
convenient shopping experiences. experience (e.g., buy online, pick up in-store).
• Shifting Consumer Behavior: Customers are
• Store Closures: Brick-and-mortar stores facing
increasingly turning to online shopping for convenience
declining foot traffic might be forced to close, leading to
and price comparison. Traditional retailers need to
job losses and potential vacancy issues in shopping
adapt to meet these changing expectations.
malls.
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IMPACT ON DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS
• Disruption of Traditional Models: Wholesalers and • Importance of Last-Mile Delivery: The final leg of the
distributors might see their role diminished as delivery journey from the fulfillment center to the
manufacturers increasingly sell directly to consumers customer's doorstep is critical. Retailers need reliable
online. and efficient last-mile delivery solutions.
• Rise of E-commerce Fulfillment Centers: Efficient
• Growth of Delivery Options: Customers expect a
fulfillment centers strategically located near major
variety of delivery options, including standard shipping,
population areas are crucial for speedy deliveries in e-
expedited delivery, and even same-day delivery in some
commerce.
areas.
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TOP E-COMMERCE STORES
AMAZON WALLMART
SHOPIFY
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