A well
planned and properly implemented web based Internet enabling of an enterprise
results in levering very powerful enhancements equivalent to those normally
achieved through a major expansion process. The Internet enterprise solutions
option has low cost implications coupled with tremendous benefits.
Some of the main attributes of a typical Internet enabled extended enterprise
are...
- The
ability to seamlessly and cost effectively interconnect several offices
for networking and communications through integration of convergence technologies.
- Maintaining
a comprehensive Supply Chain Management network with a world wide reach.
- Quick
and easy resource location and vendor development by setting up an enterprise
wide virtual marketplace.
- Achieving
higher profits through dynamic pricing of products and procurements.
- Expanding
market sphere through competitiveness achieved by quick decisions in responding
to market dynamics.
- Performing
trade and commerce over the Internet at minimal costs.
- Providing
interactive customer service and support to lever higher levels of customer
satisfaction and retention.
- Conducting
customer training and product familiarization programs over the Internet
through interactive multimedia presentations.
- Imparting
E-training to employees and resellers to ensure quick adaptation to new
or updated products and services.
- Implementation
of online workforce management network for better utilization of distributed
manpower and allowing employees to establish easy interaction with the management.
- Improve
investor relations by providing higher transparency through regularly updated
information over the Internet.