E-commerce Business Models Research Articles

Cross-Border E-Commerce Business Model Based on Big Data and Blockchain

In the context of the rapid development of Internet technology, the integration of the world economy has been strengthened. The continuous innovation of technology and foreign trade business forms has promoted the rapid development of cross-border e-commerce (CBE). Based on the research on the development status of CBE, this paper analyzes the reasons for the above problems in the development of CBE and discusses the innovation of CBE business models based on blockchain. Its purpose is to study the CBE business model based on big data and blockchain. This paper proposes to build a CBE framework system based on blockchain. It also uses blockchain technology (BT) to provide solutions to the problems of trust, customs supervision, cross-border payment, cross-border logistics, and cross-border data flow encountered in CBE. According to experimental statistics, China’s CBE exports were 7.29 trillion yuan, an increase of 40.1%, and imports were 3.76 trillion yuan, an increase of 16.5%.

Research on the status quo and countermeasures of the commercial Model of live streaming with goods on vertical e-commerce platforms -- taking jewelry and jade industry as an example

With the gradual development of Internet live broadcasting platform, many e-commerce platforms begin to sell through live broadcasting with goods, which not only improves profits but also brings many problems to be solved.In view of the huge growth of major online sales and the rise of jewelry live streaming with goods industry, this paper first analyzes the business model of jewelry live streaming e-commerce platform with goods, summarizes the current mainstream jewelry live streaming e-commerce business model, and then analyzes the problems of jewelry industry in vertical e-commerce live streaming marketing. Finally, corresponding measures are proposed to deal with the problems existing in the live broadcast marketing of jewelry industry, which provides a theoretical basis for the online live broadcast of jewelry and jade industry and has certain reference significance for the marketing of similar vertical e-commerce products.

Customer satisfaction indicators in transportation and distribution factors of online shopping company

The commercial business model has changed to electronic market channels and electronic distribution. Electronic commerce (E-commerce) and shopping online generate profits and reduce costs. Many businesses are creating new channels using digital network technology. This research explores the factors and indicators of customer satisfaction for transportation and distribution in an online shopping company. Survey research and exploratory factor analysis (EFA) is applied to analyse the data collection concerning Chinese customers in Thailand who have used the services of an online shopping company. This research tested the results for validity, reliability, and Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) statistical approach. Factor loadings confirm the factor explanations and the common threshold of 0.7. Furthermore, customer satisfaction in transportation and the distribution management model achieves with the three main factors and fifteen key indicators. The three factors are the Responsibility of Product and delivery in transportation and distribution, customer services in transportation and distribution, and customer communication in transportation and distribution. These fifteen indicators and the information are to improve the e-commerce business model to create a competitive advantage and increase market share.

When Competition Delays Incumbent’s Business Model Innovation - A Competitive Dynamics Perspective

As business model innovation (BMI) is often associated with a competitive advantage and superior performance, novel business models (BM) revealed by new market entrants are subject to imitation by incumbents. Therefore, researchers frequently suggest competition drives the incumbent’s business model innovations. However, despite these generic assumptions, we lack a coherent understanding of the contingencies that influence the time to adopt or imitate a new business model. However, this is an important aspect of understanding the implications of BMI. Drawing from research focusing on the competitive dynamics of competitors and the awareness-motivation-capability perspective, we theorize a set of hypotheses concerning competition and a CEO’s temporal focus that captures an individual’s attention to events. For testing the hypotheses, we collected longitudinal data on U.S. retailers that introduced an e-commerce business model in addition to a conventional store-based business model. Analyzing the unique dataset with Cox proportional hazard model, we find that a product market competition “delays” the imitation of BMIs for incumbents. Furthermore, the interaction analysis reveals that a CEO’s future temporal focus decreases this relationship, leading to earlier imitation despite competition. With this study, we contribute to prior research that fails to offer an explanation why incumbents differ in the speed of imitating new BMs. Hence, despite explaining that competition drives BMI, we extend BMI literature by disentangling the mechanisms of how competition drives the timing of BMI, adding to the understanding of when incumbents imitate BMs.

Analytical Review of E-Commerce Business Models

E-commerce has continued to evolve since its introduction. E-commerce operates through various platforms and its impact cuts across every aspect of business operations. Business owners/managers seeking to adopt e-commerce platforms for their business transactions need to be abreast of appropriate e-commerce business models that fit into their business operations. The applicability of e-commerce business models was reviewed. The study highlighted the e-commerce business models that exist and the transaction flow within each business model. E-commerce transactions and their applicability to business, customers and society were reviewed. The review revealed that e-commerce has changed the way of delivering products as consumers can transact 24 hours a day, from almost any location. It was concluded that the prospect of e-commerce is very high in emerging economies like Nigeria although its adoption is still at the basic stage. It is recommended that business owners/managers should procure quality devices and gadgets that will enhance efficiency in e-commerce transactions while users of e-commerce platforms are to take necessary precautions when using the platforms.

Comparative Analysis of Fresh Food E-Commerce Business Models under " New Retail " —— Taking Pupu Supermarket and Hema Fresh as Examples

<p>With the continuous development of network marketing, the combination of online and offline mode emerges as the times require. On this basis, compare and analyze the business models of Pupu Supermarket and Hema Xiansheng, using the theoretical framework of 3W2H , analyze and compare around five basic elements, describe the status quo of business models under different e-commerce models, and analyze their core essence. Extract and summarize its successful model, and make suggestions for fresh food e-commerce, and continuously improve the business model of fresh food e-commerce.</p>

An Enhanced Value Chain Model Using Regression Analysis Method

Click and mortar or indirect distribution management refers to an omni-channel eCommerce business model that integrates online and offline operations, whereas traditional brick and mortar or direct distribution management refers to a traditional street-side business that offers products and services to its customers face-to-face in an office or store that the business owns or rents. Customers can shop over the internet on the retailer’s website, and still be able to shop at the retailer’s brick and mortar shop. This study determined the status of distribution management of selected retail stores in Metro Manila based on the value chain model of Michael Porter, along with the challenges encountered and the identification of strengths and weaknesses. Utilizing the descriptive comparative evaluative research design, data revealed that the respondents’ assessment on the activities in the distribution management that fundamental phases of activities are evident and observed. The verbal interpretation of observed on the inbound logistics, operations, outbound logistics, marketing and sales, and services has a verbal interpretation of 3.48 and 3.54 for brick and mortar or direct distribution management and click and mortar or indirect distribution management, respectively. Direct traditional respondents and indirect contemporary respondents, on the other hand, rate general administration/firm infrastructure, human resource management, technology development, and procurement as moderately observed, with a mean of 3.27 and 3.31, respectively. Using regression analysis, the model revealed that outbound logistic, marketing and sales, procurement and inbound logistics have positive effect on the competitive advantage for brick and mortar while outbound logistics, marketing and sales, services, procurement and technology development have positive effect on the competitive advantage for click and mortar. It is also revealed that the enhanced value chain model is contextual and significantly fir to the business management needs of the respondents. It is recommended that store management can be implemented to the traditional and modern in doing their business. Moreover, a thorough review and search of location accessibility must be performed in implementing the enhance value chain model. Keywords—Brick and Mortar, Click and Mortar, Human Resource, Value Chain Analysis

An Internet of Things Embedded Sustainable Supply Chain Management of B2B E-Commerce

Adopting digital technologies in a business can help with sustainable supply chain management. These technologies can make e-commerce development faster and empower the emergence of B2B e-commerce businesses. In this study, our focus was to develop a framework for an Internet of things (IoT) embedded sustainable supply chain to deliver textile items using a B2B e-commerce business model. We formulated a mixed-integer non-linear programming (MINLP) model to minimize the total supply chain cost, including the B2B orders’ packaging, handling, and transportation, with carbon emission taxation. Furthermore, the purchasing cost of the RFID tags and IoT facilities that were provided on the transport vehicles was high. The proposed model was solved by using the global solver in the LINGO software package and finding the optimized value of the total supply chain network cost. We tested the proposed model in different case scenarios, i.e., small- to significant-sized problems. Then, a sensitivity analysis was performed to observe the variations in the overall cost of the supply chain network when there were changes in the main parameters of the proposed model. The results of the models showed that models can be helpful for efficient logistics planning and supply chain design.

Digital tools in trade marketing

The purpose of the article is to explore modern digital tools in the system of business communications and business models of trade marketing. The research methodology is based on the use of a systematic approach, as well as methods: analysis, synthesis, comparison and scientific generalization. The scientific novelty is to generalize the features of the development of digital tools in the system of trade marketing. Conclusions. It was found that the main consequences of the digital economy in many countries and in Ukraine are: raising consumer awareness of goods and services, their desire for professional advice, increasing sales of goods via the Internet, spreading e-commerce, interchangeability of goods and brands. A significant increase in the role of trade marketing in ensuring the effectiveness of sales policy of companies was justified. The importance of customer and distributor orientation in ensuring the success of the formation of demand for products and its strategic importance in ensuring the success of the company in modern conditions has been confirmed. The approaches of scientists to define the essence of trade marketing were generalized, the actual definition of this term was proposed.Business communication systems (b2b) and business models (b2c) in e-commerce have been systematized. It was found that the use of digital tools to ensure the effectiveness of trade marketing provides an increase in the effectiveness of marketing research, expanding the possibilities of business communications, personalizing the consumer, providing a variety of models of interaction with consumers. Key words: consumer behavior, trade marketing, digital economy, digitalization, e-commerce.

Cross-Border e-Commerce Business Model Based on Wireless Communication Network and Blockchain

At present, traditional business models are gradually being replaced, and companies in different industries and fields are paying much attention to the innovation and reform of e-commerce business models. First of all, this article summarizes the e-commerce business model applicable to this article through the literature induction method, the detailed explanation of cross-border e-commerce business model, and the innovation of domestic and foreign business models. It categorizes business models and introduces cross-border import business. It also introduces the development process of cross-border e-commerce in China’s consumer market, business processes, and the success factors of cross-border e-commerce. And, it introduces an evaluation matrix to create a cross-valuation model. The final research results show that the cross-border e-commerce business model has been comprehensively evaluated based on the evaluation index system. From the evaluation indicators and weights, it can be concluded that the organizational value weight of the platform in the cross-border e-commerce business model accounts for the largest weight, occupying a weight of 0.6370. Among the secondary evaluation indicators, the weight of key business capabilities accounted for the largest proportion, reaching 0.8571.

Survivability Scenario of SMEs in Facing COVID-19 Crisis Based on the Social Commerce Framework

Government regulations that limit social and community activities to reduce the spread of COVID-19 have a very negative impact on the economy. This negative impact has a more profound effect on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) because their business models are highly dependent on sales flows. Falling demand will significantly threaten the survival of SMEs. To overcome this impact, SMEs need to consider digital technology to better market their products. Social commerce, a new e-commerce business model, is becoming an online sales platform that helps businesses connect with customers and gain a competitive edge. This study aimed to develop scenarios for the ability of SMEs to survive the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. We created scenarios based on a social commerce framework with four components: customer, platform, merchant, and context. These components were mapped in the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) 4 to obtain scenarios of practical and well-documented actions by SMEs affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This study used canonical action research to apply scenarios to an affected SME and then evaluated how these scenarios can help the SME survive based on its financial performance. This study proposes applicable social commerce scenarios to encourage the ability of SMEs to withstand the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Discussion on the cross-border e-commerce business model of mobile Internet

The development of Internet information technology has provided reliable technical support for the advancement of the trend of globalization. International trade has also begun to gradually rely on the online trading platform based on mobile Internet technology. Cross-border e-commerce has become a new form of international trade at present, which opens up a new path for the development of the global economy. At present, cross-border e-commerce based on mobile Internet mainly includes three types of business models, namely cross-border B2B, cross-border vertical B2C and cross-border C2C, which have different performance in profit methods, logistics and warehousing, payment forms and quality control. This paper will start from the basic concept and operation mechanism of cross-border e-commerce based on mobile Internet, introduce the basic overview of different business models, and analyze the specific performance of the three business models in different fields for reference.

Marketplace as a Business Model of E-Commerce

The world market of e-commerce is growing actively due to the development of such format of trade as marketplace. Its business model is only being formed, numerous factors influence its content in contradiction with each other. Its increasing popularity leads not only to new opportunities but also to new obstacles for market players, which can cast a doubt on viability of its use. The purpose of the article is to reveal what strategic decisions taken by developers and managers of marketplaces allow the creation of an effective combination of buyers’ and sellers’ aims on the platform, thus, providing mutually profitable exchange for everyone. Three approaches to the study of marketplaces have been identified based on the analysis of the empirical base consisting of secondary information: as a framework that controls the behavior of buyers and sellers in the electronic environment; as an information system; as a business model of an e-commerce. It is concluded that there are conflicting objectives with which the key participants come to the marketplace. The understanding of the business model of the marketplace can contribute to achieving consistency between the interests of sellers and buyers. Four types of marketplace business models have been identified, and they are classified into groups according to three components: value proposition, forms of revenue generation, content of the value creation process. It has been shown that the business model of a marketplace has both advantages and disadvantages, which forces market players to develop focused strategies, and at the same time marketplaces to create value propositions of at least four types: communication stimulation, business transaction automation, coordination of the market as of an intermediary in the value chain, integration of firms and process optimization. A conclusion was made about the prospects of a business model with competitive advantages created for each marketplace.

A Research Paper on G-mart: The E-Commerce Website

Abstract: E-commerce is a boom in the modern business. E-commerce means electronic commerce. E- commerce (Electronic commerce) involves buying and selling of goods and services, or the transmitting of funds or data, over an electronic network, predominantly the Internet. E-commerce (Electronic commerce) is a paradigm shift influencing both marketers and the customers. Rather e-commerce is more than just another way to boost the existing business practices. It is leading a complete change in traditional way of doing business. This significant change in business model is witnessing a tremendous growth around the globe and India is not an exception. A massive internet penetration has added to growth of E-commerce and more particularly start-ups have been increasingly using this option as a differentiating business model. Moreover, E-Commerce has significant influences on the environment. Although the model is highly used in current business scenario but the option has not been explored at its fullest. The current research has been undertaken to describe the scenario of E-Commerce, analyze the trends of E-Commerce. The study further examines the key variables imperative for the success of E-commerce business models. Keywords: E-Commerce, Internet, Self-service, Technology, Internet banking.

Improving the E-Commerce Business Model in a Sustainable Environment

The purpose of this study is to develop a comprehensive methodological approach to assess the sustainability of the e-commerce business model based on the integration of key performance indicators into a single vector of business model sustainability. The proposed vector approach allows for predicting and evaluating the effects of different kinds of measures, identifying and implementing the most effective tools for sustainable e-commerce business development. The methodology of this study is based on correlation, cluster and regression analysis. The scientific contribution of this study is the proposed methodological approach, which not only allows one to analyze business model sustainability, but also to compare companies in a competitive environment to determine the priorities of their functioning to achieve leadership positions on the background of sustainable development. The correlation analysis proved that in modern conditions, both economic and environmental components are significant for business model effectiveness in e-commerce. The clustering of the studied e-commerce companies provided an opportunity to take into account the peculiarities of the studied companies, to group them by similar performance indicators. This made it possible to develop more accurate regression models for each cluster. In this case, there is a correlation between the sustainability vector of the business model of a company and its assignment to a particular cluster. The conducted modeling and determination of the level of business model sustainability allowed for determining a relationship between it and the performance of e-commerce companies in the context of economic, environmental and social dimensions. At the same time, the results show that increasing the sustainability vector brings a company closer to the business sustainability benchmark.

Research on Optimizing the Business Model of Cross-border E-commerce Based on Blockchain Technology

Relying on its excellent point-to-point networking technology, blockchain technology has built a brand-new model of cross-border business, saving the cost of grading agency in the process of traditional cross-border e-commerce. Blockchain has a unique traceability. With the support of the digital currency system, a cross-border cargo traceability system is established to ensure the authenticity and quality of the source of goods. Based on this, this paper studies the meaning of blockchain technology and cross-border e-commerce, looks for the problem of the business model of the two blending, and proposes countermeasures.

E-commerce as the predominant business model of fast fashion retailers in the era of global COVID 19 pandemics

The current pandemic situation creates several challenges for many entities. One of them is the fact that fast fashion retailers have to change their strategic activities related to the whole business model concept. In the proposed paper it is assumed that business model plays crucial role as the success factor for entities from different industries including fast fashion retailing especially in the era of global pandemics. Therefore, the aforementioned area (business model as the success factor of the company) constitutes the subject of the paper.Purpose. The aim of the paper is to indicate the scope and main character of changes in business models implemented by fast fashion retailers in pandemic times. The following goals of descriptive and cognitive character are assumed in the paper: a) identification of the fast fashion retailers’ common activities in changing business models in the era of pandemics, and b) identification of e-commerce solutions applied by fast fashion retail chains which are caused by development of multi-channel and omni-channel solutions based on Inditex example.Methodology. Based on the theoretic deliberation of retail chains business models in the pandemic times, qualitative research was conducted to supplement the theoretical background. The purpose of this study was to identify how fast fashion retailers develop their e-commerce solutions to maintain the sales level. The conducted research enabled finding the answers to the following research questions: What are the good practices of fast fashion retailers in terms of development of e-commerce channels? Can fast fashion retailers relying on e-commerce business models stay profitable in the Covid-19 pandemics? The theoretic deliberation is based on critical literature review. The empirical part of the paper is based on case study research. The conducted research was descriptive in nature, conducted in order to describe a particular phenomenon within its context, and was not intended to provide conclusive evidence, but to have a better understanding of the problem. Descriptive intrinsic case study was the method applied in the research.Results. On the grounds of literature studies, as well as collected information, it can be stated that e-commerce solutions are the predominant business model of fast fashion retailers in the era of global COVID 19 pandemics. The descriptive case study research allowed to observe, analyse, and report good practices of fast fashion retailer Inditex in terms of implementing into their business models more and more e-commerce solutions such as: development of applications, development of multi and omni channels.The theoretical contribution. On the grounds of the case, it can be stated that during pandemics fast fashion retail chains focus on development of innovative business models based on e-commerce solutions.Practical implications (if applicable). The paper provides intellectual input into the managerial problem of how to develop mutual beneficiary business models for fast retail chains as well as for their customers. The study suggests that fast fashion retail chains have to take into consideration growing customers expectation, with regard to e-commerce solutions.

Business models for the now economy

Purpose Business models are a key to success. This paper aims to identify the characteristics of the Now Economy, discuss the components of an effective business model, examine numerous e-commerce business models and provide an application of online learning. Design/methodology/approach The literature on business models is reviewed. E-commerce models are explored as a means for building competitive advantage in the Now Economy. An in-depth case study of remote learning in universities illustrates the development of a sound digital business model. Findings Business models explain where and how an organization competes and the financial feasibility of its strategy. Digital business models create market differentiation or disruption. This paper explains 20 e-commerce business models and offers an in-depth view of the opportunities and challenges in the online learning sector. Research limitations/implications Building on the literature, this work is conceptual and presents a case study. It is not an empirical study. A three-point agenda for scholars includes research on speed and service in business models, assessing the impact of customer value and examining the market power of Big Tech. Practical implications The digital component of the economy is growing annually. Business practitioners must respond by developing winning business models. The remote learning application is particularly relevant given today’s changing educational market. Originality/value While there has been considerable research on business models, there has been limited work on digital business models, which is the focus of this article.

Aesthetics of Business in a Globalizing World: The Consumer’s Perspective

This paper talks about why the brick and mortar model of business was dominant in the world for so long and why in this post modern and global era some customers prefer to stick to the traditional brick and mortar business model while the others have shifted to the e-commerce model of business. This paper will analyze how the phenomena known as globalization has helped the e-commerce model of business grow and now how this model is now helping to make the worldwide market more global, put in other words, how this model is helping in increasing the global-ness of the global market. This paper will also analyze and try to find out what the customers have gained and what they have lost when they shifted from the brick and mortar business model to the e-commerce business model.

Current Cross Border e-Commerce Companies Developmental Problems AND Countermeasures

The development of cross border e-commerce industry is one of important global trends. From eMarketer (2019), the global sales of e-commerce in 2018 was 2.5 trillion US dollars and will reach 7.5 trillion US dollars in 2020. In this number - 7.5 trillion US dollars, the cross border e-commerce consumers will occupy 44.6% of e-commerce’s. Due to the quick development, companies will encounter problems by the way. The research purposes of this study was to discuss problems found through Osterwalder and Pigneur’s business model canvas analysis and provide suggestions. In this sense, During the time of one-year industry-academic cooperation program with Company A, the exploratory case study is relying on several sources of data collections through interviews, case analysis, site-visiting observations and secondary data collection (internal and external data) to analyze Company’s A cross order e-commerce business model and Taiwan’s cross border e-commerce ecosystem. The research subject (Company A) who locate in the vehicles components industry was a Taiwanese SEM and would like to transform into a cross border e-commerce company. The study aimed to explore the cross border e-commerce business model to answer the research question of What is Company A’s recent business model canvas ? If Company A would like to transform into cross border e-commerce, what are the problems? What is Taiwan cross border e-commerce ecosystem which Company A is located ? The research results and suggestions of this cross border e-commerce company are the following. Firstly, the problem is business opportunities are difficult to catch recently and the amount of each order earned is becoming smaller. The suggestion for this problem is to suggest adapting multiple cross border e-commerce portals operations on budgets and “Software Key activities” for decision making. The second problem is the cost of cross border e-commerce logistic is high. The suggest for this problem is to use Big Data Analysis and artificial intelligence (AI) technology to calculate exact oversea inventories. The third problem is lack of trust. The suggest for this problem is localization strategy, to systematically recruit and train the talents who are familiar with the culture, products and markets. And also The study also has some practical implications for cross-border e-commerce companies.