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Business Process Flexibility in Virtual Organizations

The internet has enabled virtual organizations like no other technology before it. In this brave new world of "boundary less" organizations, a key challenge is flexible business processes. This paper provides a framework and case study toward that end.

About e-Business Models

e-Business is all about business. Business is all about business models. This article discusses online business models. Lest we get confused, the discussion on business models spans more than just a discussion on pure plays i.e. the web-based business models discussed in this article. As a matter of fact, the

Remember Napster?

Learn how Napster disrupted the music industry and gave rise to the phenomenon of “Person to Person” connections, leading to new business models in all industries.

Part I — Introduction to e-Business Models

Thinking About e-Business Models

Learn how to create value through your e-business strategy by understanding the importance of an e-business model, not just a website. Discover the different types of e-business models in this insightful article.

Part II — Information-Based Model

Part II — Information-Based e-Business Models

Discover the Information e-Business model: disseminating public information on products, locations & contact details. Learn its value, competition & decisions organizations need to make.

Part III Transaction-Based e-Business Model

Part III — Transaction-Based e-Business Models

Learn about the Transaction e-Business model, automating business processes and integrating with back-end systems. Discover its value, competition, and decisions organizations need to make in this insightful article.

Part IV — Knowledge-Based e-Business Model

Part IV — Knowledge-Based e-Business Model

This article explains how organizations can package their core competencies into knowledge-based e-business models. It explores examples like Dell and Progressive, explains how to digitize value chains, and shares strategic decisions for implementation depth and experience design.

B2B Basics

This document introduces the basics of B2B e-commerce from the perspective of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

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