The complexity of managing ecommerce operations—from supply chains to customer service—poses a unique set of challenges. For companies that can effectively manage these tasks, the rewards are worthwhile: increased efficiency, scalability, and profitability. Online stores are growing fast...
There are three main types of ecommerce business: Direct to consumer (DTC) is a business selling goods directly to an end consumer using ecommerce. Some DTC ecommerce brands also operate a physical store. Business to business (B2B) is a company that sells products or services to another bus...
Wide selection.Amazon's first slogan was "Earth's Biggest Bookstore." It could make this claim because it was an e-commerce site and not a physical store that had to stock each book on its shelves. E-commerce enables brands to make an array of products available, which are then shipped...
The pros and cons of ecommerce The rise of digital trading has impacted almost every industry and business, from small mom-and-pop cupcake stores to enormous legacy media conglomerates. But just how beneficial has this rise been? Let’s look at some of the advantages and disadvantages of e...
Enhanced visualizationEcommerce retailers will leverage virtual reality, 3D imaging, augmented reality, and other technologies to mimic hands-on experiences that were once available only in physical stores. Explore Oracle’s B2B ecommerce customer experience solutions, which are designed to deliver omnich...
Looking to boost your ecommerce sales in 2025? Learn more about how you can use chatbots to enhance customer experience and drive conversions.
Physical goods are tangible items that are bought and sold. The selling of physical goods typically follows a B2C or D2C ecommerce model — although some B2B companies sell physical goods as well. There are many brands that have brick-and-mortar stores with an online presence, and some stores...
Advanced data collection and reporting helps you understand who your customers are and what they want, but this is good for more than just selling to them — it also means you can provide personalized customer service that makes them feel valuable to you. Some eCommerce platforms include or in...
Physical goods are tangible items that are bought and sold. The selling of physical goods typically follows a B2C or D2C ecommerce model — although some B2B companies sell physical goods as well. There are many brands that have brick-and-mortar stores with an online presence, and some stores...
Enhanced visualizationEcommerce retailers will leverage virtual reality, 3D imaging, augmented reality, and other technologies to mimic hands-on experiences that were once available only in physical stores. Explore Oracle’s B2B ecommerce customer experience solutions, which are designed to deliver omnich...