E-Business Operations

Aim

This unit provides learners with an understanding of e-business operations so they can develop the skill to use internet and electronic processes for supply chain activities and other business applications.

Learning outcomes and assessment

LO1 Understand how business and consumer purchase transactions differ

1.1 describe the purchasing process used in b2b and b2c

1.2 explain how use of professional buyers affects the buying process

1.3 analyse variables in purchasing

LO2 Understand EDI and Electronic transactions

2.1 explain how electronic transactions can reduce paperwork and delay

2.2 examine how EDI has developed and laid the foundations for b2b e-business

2.3 evaluate the use of different Electronic Payment Systems

LO3 Be able to demonstrate the benefits of electronic transactions to supply chain management

3.1 create a diagram for an e-business supply chain

3.2 write a report on the advantages of eprocurement

3.3 present an analysis on the flow of information in a typical logistics operation

3.4 demonstrate the benefits of electronic processes in integration of supply chain management

LO4 Understand issues in e-business including quality recruitment and security

4.1 explain how the issues of trust and security apply to supply chain management and other e-business operations.

4.2 evaluate how the internet can be used for communication with prospective/current employees

4.3 assess the issue of quality for an e-business

4.4 review the development of the internet technologies on b2b industry networks and b2c markets.