This document discusses online businesses and compares them to more traditional rivals. It examines FreshDirect, an online grocery delivery business, analyzing its value proposition, dealings with suppliers, operational differences from traditional grocers, and challenges acquiring customers. The document considers whether any of FreshDirect's advantages as an online business are sustainable over time against potential rivals.
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Md253 - Electronic Commerce: Jan. 23, 2006 Are Ebusinesses Better?
This document discusses online businesses and compares them to more traditional rivals. It examines FreshDirect, an online grocery delivery business, analyzing its value proposition, dealings with suppliers, operational differences from traditional grocers, and challenges acquiring customers. The document considers whether any of FreshDirect's advantages as an online business are sustainable over time against potential rivals.
This document discusses online businesses and compares them to more traditional rivals. It examines FreshDirect, an online grocery delivery business, analyzing its value proposition, dealings with suppliers, operational differences from traditional grocers, and challenges acquiring customers. The document considers whether any of FreshDirect's advantages as an online business are sustainable over time against potential rivals.
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Md253 - Electronic Commerce: Jan. 23, 2006 Are Ebusinesses Better?
This document discusses online businesses and compares them to more traditional rivals. It examines FreshDirect, an online grocery delivery business, analyzing its value proposition, dealings with suppliers, operational differences from traditional grocers, and challenges acquiring customers. The document considers whether any of FreshDirect's advantages as an online business are sustainable over time against potential rivals.
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MD253 – Electronic Commerce
Jan. 23, 2006
Are eBusinesses Better? Topics Covered
• A first look at online businesses
– FreshDirect – how is this ‘pure play’ business different from more traditional rivals? • Value proposition • Dealings with suppliers • Operations differences • Customer acquisition issues – Are any of the firm’s advantages sustainable? Switching Costs Value of service