Changing The Way We Do Business Today we have to change the way we do business because computer no longer impact only computer scientists,engineers,and information technologist. Today computer advances impact everyone. Computers are a essential part of people’s daily lives. Computers are as common as the television and telephone. Jewel Merrell CIS 55 Section 402
Getting Wired Strategy to Deliver Products and Services Access to the Global market Fastest growing sector of the Computer Industry Commercial activities involving e-mail, a Web site, an online information service.A business that has both a physical and online presence will virtually eliminate the barriers of time and distance that slow traditional business dealings. Access to the global market will save money on both ends. Transactions can occur in any location with access to a computer and an Internet connection. Jewel Merrell Section 402
The Internet Buyer Well - Educated Over 30 years old Average Annual Income is over $50,000 Everyday computer users will have easy access to information on the internet. The number of users will be huge because people are spending at least an hour every week online. Millions of users around the world connect to the internet for a variety of reasons. Jewel Merrell Section 402
Should We Do It? Risks? Benefits? Feasibility? Very little risk. Good benefit return. Enhancement is worth pursuing. Jewel Merrell Section 402
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What Should We Do ? Increase Distribution Supply & Demand Planning Online Cataloging Please Help Jewel Merrell Section 402
Benefits Increase Sales More Customers Increase Value Jewel Merrell Section 402
All Sales in Million of Dollars 1998 - 2000 Jewel Merrell Section 402