- Paperback: 304 pages
- Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan; 2nd Revised edition edition (18 Nov 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0333802330
- ISBN-13: 978-0333802335
- Product Dimensions: 23 x 15.6 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,064,140 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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As science fiction rapidly becomes science fact, the wired world of online commerce is transforming the way businesses operate and people live their lives. In E-Shock 2000, Michael de Kare-Silver reports on the advent of mass electronic shopping and the impact of this new industrial revolution on retailers and manufacturers.
Retailers are in a dilemma. Whilst accepting the opportunities and challenges presented by e-commerce, many remain ambivalent towards it, fearing "their sizeable investments in their physical retail estates are being undermined." Furthermore, "they are reluctant to encourage their consumers to think and act electronically, not wanting to see cannibalisation of store sales and drop in store traffic." According to Michael de Kare-Silver, indecision could be the one thing preventing established retailers from extending their dominance of consumer shopping patterns." Standing still carries a high risk of disintermediation [but] in principle, retailers remain best placed [to triumph]. After all, they are closest to the end consumer, they have that relationship right now. They have built strong consumer franchises reinforced by their own brands and reward and loyalty bonuses. They have the best database for telling who their customers are, what their habits and preferences are." Equally, for manufacturers, electronic shopping offers a new dynamism and new potential to reach the end consumer directly--bypassing the traditional routes to market; this means more squeeze for the retailers but E-Shock 2000 is about embracing positives, not retreating and consolidating. Chapters on the future growth of e-shopping, the suitability of specific products for electronic sale, strategies for retailers, store development and customer attraction as well as material on the manufacturing response add up to an important overview of the future of electronic retail.
Utopian dreams of a wired world have a tendency to stray into whimsical territory and the same is true here--"with chores out of the way, basic shopping done and delivered, financial affairs taken care of, a whole new world of consumer opportunity opens up. Suddenly there's more time for family and friends. There's the opportunity to relax, pursue hobbies and have more quality leisure time"--but the impact on the retailer will be no fantasy. Fully revised and updated after only 12 months in print, such is the speed of the new economy, E-Shock 2000 is an unmissable journey into the future of electronic commerce. --Iain Campbell
The Sunday Times
'E-commerce is a new way of doing business that demands forethought if it is to add value ...de Kare-Silver is a web business strategy expert and his new book outlines the options.'
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Ideal for any student or general interest reader looking for a concise summary of the potential of E-commerce. Naturally, the author sees E-commerce as a positive step, and at times may underplay any drawbacks. It is, however, a good overview, with two case studies at the end. De Kare-Silver discusses most aspects, from what makes a good web site to assessing whether a particular industry is likely to succeed on the net.
One of the most interesting aspects he focuses on, is how E-commerce may encourage a move away from traditional hierarchies within business, towards more autonomous and egalitarian work practices.
Very readable, and a good back up for Business Studies or IT students.
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