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Article Abstract:

The development of automated warehouses is a key aspects of electronic commerce, and is one area where problems have been found. Fulfilment is a key issue for consumers, and may be more important than price. Traditional warehouses have not always been appropriate for e-commerce, and consumers are sometimes deterred by shipping costs, if they purchase physical goods. Catalog retailers geared to the delivery of individual orders have an advantage. Some products can be delivered over the internet, such as music and software.

Warehousing and Storage, Warehousing, Public Warehousing and Storage, Retail industry, Retail trade, Distribution (Economics), Online shopping

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First America, then the world

Article Abstract:

The US accounts for some 75% of electronic commerce, and 90% of commercial websites. There are still linguistic, regulatory and cultural barriers to cross-border commerce. Delivery and fulfilment are important, and not all US companies will deliver abroad. They may also be deterred by the European regulatory environment, and web retailers are being set up outside the US. Consumer protection and taxation are aspects of e-commerce that worry some governments. There is also the problem that poorer people are less able to gain access to the internet.

Specialized Telecom Services, Wired Telecommunications Carriers, Internet, Internet services

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