1 the concept of e-commerce in the world e-commerce conference
1997165438+1On 6-7 October in Paris, France, the International Chamber of Commerce held the World E-commerce Conference (the most authoritative concept of e-commerce: e-commerce), which means to realize the electronization of the whole trade activities. In the scope of coverage, it can be defined as: any form of commercial transactions conducted by both parties through electronic transactions rather than face-to-face communication or direct interviews; Technically, it can be defined as: E-commerce is a multi-technology aggregation, including data exchange (such as electronic data exchange and e-mail), data acquisition (shared database and bulletin board system) and automatic data capture (bar code).
2 the definition of government departments
The definition of "e-commerce" given by the European Parliament is: "E-commerce is a business activity conducted by electronic means. It processes and transmits data electronically, including text, sound and images. It involves many activities, including electronic trade and service of goods, online data transmission, electronic fund transfer, electronic securities trading, electronic shipping documents, commercial auction, cooperative design and engineering, online information and access to public goods. It includes products (such as consumer goods and specialized equipment) and services (such as information services, financial and legal services), traditional activities (such as fitness and sports) and new activities (such as virtual shopping and virtual training).
3 the definition of authoritative scholars
Revere Caracota and Andrew B. Whiston, American scholars, put forward in their monograph "Frontiers of E-commerce": "In a broad sense, e-commerce is a modern business mode. This method can meet the needs of government organizations, manufacturers and consumers by improving the quality of products and services and increasing the speed of service delivery. This concept is also used to find information through computer networks to support decision-making. Generally speaking, today's e-commerce connects buyers and sellers' information, products and servers through computer networks, while future e-commerce will connect buyers and sellers through one of countless computer networks that constitute the information superhighway. "
4 our definition
Shanghai E-commerce Security Certificate Management Center defines e-commerce as "e-commerce refers to the use of digital electronic means for business data exchange and business activities. Electronic commerce (EC) mainly includes the paperless exchange of business information between individuals, enterprises and countries by using major technologies such as electronic data interchange (EDI), E-MAIL, electronic fund transfer (EFT) and the Internet. "
5 the definition of e-commerce in IT (information technology) industry
IT (information technology) industry is the direct designer of e-commerce and the direct manufacturer of equipment. Many companies have given the definition of e-commerce according to their own technical characteristics. Although there is a big difference. On the whole, however, both the view of the International Chamber of Commerce, Hewlett-Packard's E-WORLD and IBM's E-BUSINESS agree that e-commerce is a way to conduct various business activities by using existing computer hardware equipment, software equipment and network infrastructure, which are connected through certain agreements.
The rapid development of e-commerce
Internet e-commerce = business opportunities
For a company, the development of internet e-commerce not only means business opportunities, but also means the birth of a brand-new global network-driven economy, which is not empty talk. We are moving towards a world with10 billion interconnected computers. In this era, information is wealth. It is reported that from 1995 to 2000, the global e-commerce market will reach 25 billion US dollars, and it is estimated that from 2000-20 10, the products and services involved in global e-commerce will increase to 450-600 billion US dollars. Computers interconnected through the Internet will be an effective tool for enterprises to win in the future 10.
Electronic commerce trade
Electronic transaction is to sell products and services through the Internet. Many people confuse electronic transactions with e-commerce.
That's understandable. In any case, trading is the first part of business after all.
Commerce is the exchange of goods and services, that is, buying and selling activities. Even the traditional form of business is a kind of business.
Dynamic business process between buyer and seller. Therefore, e-commerce system is a natural part of any e-commerce activity.
One step.
E-commerce is electronic purchase, including wholesale and retail. Now we have realized e-commerce. There are more and more every day.
The more people join online shopping. E-commerce provides a convenient way for people to buy, which is more convenient for all kinds of people.
Large enterprises provide a unique opportunity. Especially those who have established an automatic chain supply system.
It is said that there are more business opportunities for electronic transactions between businesses.
E-commerce system can expand the sales market, and then expand the customer database. This shows people another potential.
In the huge business opportunities. If you connect the e-commerce network system with your database, you can notify the merchants at any time.
Number of customers, purchase volume, purchase type, trend and preference for products. According to the needs of customers, merchants can
Provide the goods they are most likely to buy. Therefore, it has become a tool to help businesses achieve marketing goals.
E-commerce system provides you with more business opportunities. Merchants have begun to use e-commerce systems. Any enterprise
Everyone in the industry knows that this competitive advantage is the key to the success of an enterprise, no matter what kind of goods it sells.