BMIS – L1 – QE5 – The internet, cloud computing, IS security and blockchain

List the potential benefits of the internet and e-commerce for:

(a) suppliers

(b) customers

(a).

  • Wider market coverage at a relatively low cost
  • Relatively low cost of effecting a sale
  • Relatively low cost of communicating with actual and potential customers
  • Can be linked easily to a system for recording management information about sales.

(b).

  • A convenient 24/7 method of shopping.
  • Easy access to a large number of potential suppliers
  • Ability to shop around for the best deal (for example, the lowest price)
  • Fast service
  • Convenience of immediate delivery for electronic products