Web Service System Design Homework (March 8th, 2008)

1. Track your comments at a focal point - Done

2. Using personal portal - Done (see image below)

3. Make your blog organized by adding labels - Done

4. Reading Assignments: Read Chap 3. Answer the following questions:

* What are the commercial values of Internet?

The Internet can be used to transform customer relationships, and it can displace or alter traditional sources of business value.

* List some business strategies for online commerce!

Strategies related to transforming customer relationships:

• Channel master strategy : a customer-centered business organized around the product.
  
• Customer magnet strategy : a customer-centered business organized around meeting all the needs of a particular group of customers.

Strategies related to displacing the sources of value:

• Value chain pirate : focus on the supply chain.
  
• Digital distribution : focus on distribution - reaching the customer.

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