Report on Operations Management: Networks, E-Business Models, Selling

This report delves into the realm of operations management, exploring the significance of computer networks, the diverse landscape of e-business models, and the evolving dynamics of selling in the digital age. It begins by defining computer networks, differentiating between client/server and peer-to-peer architectures, and highlighting the role of wireless technologies like Wi-Fi and wireless repeaters in modern business operations. The report then transitions to e-business models, examining both Business-to-Business (B2B) and Business-to-Customer (B2C) approaches, along with their respective advantages and disadvantages. It emphasizes how the internet and network infrastructure have transformed business processes, enabling increased efficiency, global reach, and enhanced customer engagement. Finally, the report contrasts traditional selling methods with online selling, focusing on the impact of digital platforms on customer behavior, information access, and purchasing decisions. The analysis concludes by underscoring the critical role of the internet and networks in attracting customers, maximizing profits, and fostering business growth in today's competitive environment.

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Networks are known as the assortment of software, computers, and hardware which are
linked to assist operators to work together. Network links the computer through the wireless
connectivity, special software, cabling structures, and many devices which manage the data
traffic. This allows the operators to share sources, files, and messages electronically to each other
(Mah, 2016). The rising income, perquisites, and many varieties of products and services can be
purchased over the internet which makes shopping online attentive, convenient, and attractive for
customers around the globe. Technical revolution and up-gradation broadly spread the use of the
internet, applications, and web techniques. Electronic business is known as an important part of
the information technology revolution which broadly used within the global business and
services. The following discussion will cover the use of a network, e-business models within the
businesses and the difference between traditional and online selling.
Computer network falls within the two main forms such as client/server and peers to peer
networks. Firstly, the client/server network is a dedicated server to segment files and
applications. Secondly, the computer network peer to peer allows sharing files to users with other
users. There is no requirement of a central and dedicated server. Most of the mutual networks are

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local area networks (LAN). It connects computers in a singular geographical location like office
suite and office building. Wide area networks extent different cities, states, and nations by use of
satellite links or phone lines (Computer Networks, 2020).
 Typical home network (basic)
There is a requirement of a router to connect the broadband. It will share a connection of the
internet with many devices by use of the wired and wireless combination. The combined network
router connected to the ADSL connection than effective to connect to the router by using
wirelessly or wire.
 The wireless access point (WAPs)
This is specifically constituted nodes on the (WAPs). Wireless access points are generally used
within the small business networks in which dedicated hardware devices feature an antenna,
radio transmitter, and built-in network adapter. The access points support the Wi-Fi wireless
communiqué standards. Small wireless access points can work without access points within so
known as the “ad hoc” mode; access points support the “infrastructure” mode. It bridges wireless
access points within the wired Ethernet LAN and scale network to help more clients.
 Wireless 300n
There are many standards regarding wireless networks such as n, g, a, and 802.11b. The "n"
standard is the newest and fastest. It distinguishes from predecessor "g" through offering the high
wireless speed that is more than 12 times faster compare to the "g". This refers that in today's
time wireless systems are not used for surfing the internet or sending e-mails. This offers
unprecedented performance regarding speed and range regarding the use of the application,
transferring the huge quantities of data and many more. This gains the demand regarding faster
wireless speed and provides notable performance (Brandon, 2014).
 Wireless repeater (extender)
This increases space over which a wireless access point signals support to overcome form
obstacles and improves the quality of network signal. Many different forms regarding wireless
series extenders are available. All are known as the signal boosters. This works as the

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network/relay repeater, pick up, and reflect Wi-Fi signal from the network base router/access
point. Devices network performance is connected through the range extender which will be
inferior if connected openly to a principal base station. This is connected through Wi-Fi to access
point/router. This technology used in most of the wireless range extenders which work within the
set limit of other equipment.
 Network powerline adaptors
This is an alternative of powerline adaptors that use electric mains toward communication
without the requirement of additional network wiring. This is supportive to adopt the
combination of many methods to gain full network exposure.
 Business network topography
This depends on machines in which the requirement is to connect devices whether going to
organize as a network like a domain-driven network through the use of a server. This follows the
thumb rule that leads to maintaining the security which needs the own email exchange with the
remote workers and required a server domain network (Scheck, 2016).
There are many types of e-commerce such as business to business, business to
government, mobile commerce, and business to customers.
Business to business, e-business model is known as the commerce transaction that exists
within the business or transaction which occurs between an organization and other organization
to transfer products and services. It includes online wholesaling in which organizations sell
products, services, and material to other organizations on websites. For example e-commerce
such as Paytm, Shopclues, Myntra, Flipkart is recreating the click to purchase a model for sellers

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on the B2B platforms.
(Trimi, & Berbegal-Mirabent, 2012)
This has components such as e-markets and e-infrastructure. E-infrastructure is known as
the architecture of business to business as include the following.
 Logistics
In includes warehousing, transportation, and distribution such as gamble & Procter.
 Application services providers
It includes hosting, deployment, and management of the packaged software form the central
facilities like an oracle.
 Outsourcing

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It includes functions outsourcing within the procedure of e-commerce like security, web hosting,
and customer & security care solutions, eShare.
 Software
Content management software regarding expedition of site content delivery and management
like procure net. It also provides the auction software regarding processes and preservation of
real-time actions within the internet like Open Site Techniques.
 Web-based commerce enablers
It includes browser-based, commerce one, XML enables to purchase the software of automation.
There are many businesses in B2B. It improves and increases communication speed,
high-level rates of customer retention within the business. Increase the values of a higher
transaction and implement the crystal clear structure and collaborative support within the
shopping. It provides opportunities to start a new business and expand the existing business.
Increase the knowledge of brand by additional channels and minimize customer acquisition
costs. Increase the efficiencies within the material ordering and reduce the inventory sitting
within the warehouse (Pedersen, & Netter, 2015).
Business to customers refers to the transaction within the business and customers and
creates the electronic storefronts which offer the goods, information, and services between
customers and business regarding a transaction. It is known as the electronic commerce model
and internet which indicates online sales between customers and businesses. It includes a
collection of information buying the physical or information products over the electronic
network.

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(Casadesus‐Masanell, & Zhu, 2013)
This minimizes the barriers for entering within the market as the cost of putting up and
preserving a site is inexpensive compare to installing and brick and mortar assembly for the
business. This is attractive to save the organization from factoring within the supplementary cost
of physical distribution network.
There are extensive capabilities of search through the corporate name, item, location,
particular requirements, manufacturers, and partners. This minimizes expenses such as marketing
and advertising to compete with other organizations on product price, availability, and quality.
This provides new opportunities for customers to browse and shop at their place. The Internet
allows a business to reach customers around the globe by offering many products to worldwide
customers.
This minimizes the inventory, costs of purchase, associate costs of order processing
associated with data entry, faxing, eliminates the physical outlets and minimizes the transaction
costs. This minimizes customers support, and sales support services. This is an effective way to
deal with suppliers and dealers. This has to change the new method regarding automated
registration verification and transaction authorization features.

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Sales through the internet are growing and created many difference within the
experiences of customers between selling online and traditionally at business stores. The
businesses focus on the many steps between customers and products.
In today's' time customers are confident regarding buying a product online as provide the
full information visually. This helps to save time and also provide many options regarding
information. Traditionally businesses provide the support personnel that offers information and
advice to competitors that are available online.
Customers collect and analyze information regarding the product and make the buying
decision. Information collected visually. Some of the products customers require tasting to make
an informed decision. The Internet do effective work in which buying is mainly based on the
formation like identifying the book cover and many more.
Business outlets charge taxes such as local and stated regarding products while selling
products on the internet to collect the sales tax. Customers like to remit the tax by making the
online purchase. This provides the advantage to customers at a high level for a big transaction
(Brea‐Solís, Casadesus‐Masanell, & Grifell‐Tatjé, 2015).
In the limelight of the discussion, it can be concluded that the internet and network enable
businesses to attract more customers and gain profit at a high level. The network has enabled the
business to do business activities effectively and complete the work faster. E-business models
have enabled the business to increase their visibility. This has enabled businesses to reach a
broader range around the globe.

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