E-Commerce: Transforming the Future of Retail
Introduction:
- **What is E-Commerce?**
- E-Commerce (Electronic Commerce) refers to buying and selling goods and
services over the internet.
- Encompasses B2C, B2B, C2C, and more.
- **Why it Matters**
- Global e-commerce sales reached **$5.8 trillion** in 2023 and are projected to
hit **$8 trillion by 2027** (Statista).
- Convenience, accessibility, and scalability drive its growth.
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## Slide 2: Types of E-Commerce
- **Business-to-Consumer (B2C)**
- Example: Amazon, Walmart
- Retailers sell directly to end consumers.
- **Business-to-Business (B2B)**
- Example: Alibaba
- Transactions between businesses, often in bulk.
- **Consumer-to-Consumer (C2C)**
- Example: eBay, Etsy
- Individuals sell to other individuals via platforms.
- **Consumer-to-Business (C2B)**
- Example: Freelancer, Upwork
- Consumers offer services/products to businesses.
- **Others**: D2C (Direct-to-Consumer), Mobile Commerce, Social Commerce.
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## Slide 3: Key Benefits of E-Commerce
- **For Businesses**
- Global market reach.
- Lower operational costs compared to physical stores.
- Data-driven insights for personalized marketing.
- **For Consumers**
- Convenience: Shop 24/7 from anywhere.
- Wider product variety and competitive pricing.
- Easy price comparisons and reviews.
- **Economic Impact**
- Job creation in tech, logistics, and digital marketing.
- Empowerment of small businesses and entrepreneurs.
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## Slide 4: Core Components of E-Commerce
- **E-Commerce Platforms**
- Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, BigCommerce.
- Enable businesses to set up online stores.
- **Payment Gateways**
- PayPal, Stripe, Square.
- Secure online transactions with multiple options (credit cards, digital
wallets).
- **Logistics & Fulfillment**
- Efficient shipping and delivery systems (e.g., FedEx, DHL).
- Last-mile delivery and warehousing solutions.
- **Security**
Introduction:
- **What is E-Commerce?**
- E-Commerce (Electronic Commerce) refers to buying and selling goods and
services over the internet.
- Encompasses B2C, B2B, C2C, and more.
- **Why it Matters**
- Global e-commerce sales reached **$5.8 trillion** in 2023 and are projected to
hit **$8 trillion by 2027** (Statista).
- Convenience, accessibility, and scalability drive its growth.
---
## Slide 2: Types of E-Commerce
- **Business-to-Consumer (B2C)**
- Example: Amazon, Walmart
- Retailers sell directly to end consumers.
- **Business-to-Business (B2B)**
- Example: Alibaba
- Transactions between businesses, often in bulk.
- **Consumer-to-Consumer (C2C)**
- Example: eBay, Etsy
- Individuals sell to other individuals via platforms.
- **Consumer-to-Business (C2B)**
- Example: Freelancer, Upwork
- Consumers offer services/products to businesses.
- **Others**: D2C (Direct-to-Consumer), Mobile Commerce, Social Commerce.
---
## Slide 3: Key Benefits of E-Commerce
- **For Businesses**
- Global market reach.
- Lower operational costs compared to physical stores.
- Data-driven insights for personalized marketing.
- **For Consumers**
- Convenience: Shop 24/7 from anywhere.
- Wider product variety and competitive pricing.
- Easy price comparisons and reviews.
- **Economic Impact**
- Job creation in tech, logistics, and digital marketing.
- Empowerment of small businesses and entrepreneurs.
---
## Slide 4: Core Components of E-Commerce
- **E-Commerce Platforms**
- Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, BigCommerce.
- Enable businesses to set up online stores.
- **Payment Gateways**
- PayPal, Stripe, Square.
- Secure online transactions with multiple options (credit cards, digital
wallets).
- **Logistics & Fulfillment**
- Efficient shipping and delivery systems (e.g., FedEx, DHL).
- Last-mile delivery and warehousing solutions.
- **Security**
