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Discuss the following activities and explain how they add value to the value chain of ebay:
1. Inbound Logistics
2. Operations
3. Marketing and sales
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- In linking objectives to business strategies write six points of typical business e- commerce objectives and discuss about downstream strategies and upstream strategies.Explain the varying types of business models (e-commerce transaction types) eBay can choose for its business operations as discussed in the course. Of the business models discussed which model is eBay utilizing and how has it evolved?Consider the following questions to prepare for our discussion of Costco's strategy for competing in the warehouse clubs industry. Develop a 5-Forces analysis of the Warehouse Clubs industry. What are the strongest forces impacting firms in this industry? Which generic strategy type does Costco pursue?
- In e-commerce, there are 8 unique features. Choose 4 most important features and justify their importance with examplesDiscuss in detail ANY THREE (3) reasons why an online food retail business should embrace knowledge management for e-commerce.What are the advantages of using transaction processing systems, customer relationship management, and supply chain management?
- What are the key components of the strategic profit model?How can it be used to examine the effect of logistics decisions?Key account management is a strategy used by suppliers to target and serve high-potential customers with complex needs by providing them with special treatment in the areas of marketing, administration and service. As a Sales Manager, you have been tasked by management to consider setting up key accounts. Explain five (5) circumstances under which you feel a company is more likely to move towards setting up key accounts. In addition, briefly discuss five (5) criteria to consider in selecting key accounts for your company.Retail e-commerce sales are expected to grow exponentially in the coming years. This presents unique management challenges. Describe five (inbound/outbound) activities for a retail e-commerce warehouse (such as Amazon)? Describe three challenges posed by the exponential economic growth and market competition. As a warehouse manager, how will you address these challenges?
- 2. Are physical distribution and materials management being replaced by logistics management thus became a subsequent concern for the whole supply chain? Why or why not?describe, How does e-commerce impact marketing logistics, and what strategies can be used to manage the logistics of online sales?1. Identify the internal and external factors that need to be considered in logistics planning. 2. Explain how these factors affect logistics planning