Comparison
between Traditional Commerce and E-Commerce
E-Commerce isn’t just commerce anymore. Even though
they share the primary principle of buying and selling goods and services,
there is a difference between traditional commerce and E-Commerce.
Table 15.1 Traditional vs E-Commerce
● Traditional commerce is buying or selling of
products and services physically.
● Customer can face to face identify, authenticate
and talk to the merchant.
● Physical stores are not feasible to be open at
all times.
● Products can be inspected physically before
purchase.
● Scope of business is limited to particular area.
● Resource focus Supply side.
● Business Relationship is Linear.
● Marketing is one way marketing.
● Payment is made by cash, cheque, cards etc.
● Most goods are delivered instantly.
● E-Commerce carries out commercial transactions
electronically on the Internet.
● Neither customer nor merchant see the other.
● It is always available on all time and all days
of the year.
● Products can’t be inspected physically before
purchase.
● Scope of business is global. Vendors can expand
their business Worldwide.
● Resource focus Demand side.
● Business Relationship is End-to-end.
● One-to-one marketing.
● Payment system is mostly through credit card,
debit card or fund transfer.
● It takes time to transport goods.
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