The Positive Impact of Computers on Commerce
The Positive Impact of Computers on Commerce
By Kristopher Fiecke, eHow Contributor , last updated April 17, 2012 * * * * Print this article
The ever-evolving computer has changed how people conduct business.
The computer has evolved over time into an essential tool for most businesses. Whether it's a small business or a multinational corporation with offices in a variety of locations around the globe, the computer has become an integral part of how most people manage their business. Computers have taken tasks that many people spent a vast majority of their time on and simplified them to help businesses run more efficiently. The computer has revolutionized how people from all walks of life conduct their business.
Other People Are Reading * Fall Furniture Trends Take Cues from Nature * The Advantages, Disadvantages and Limitations of E-Commerce 1. Competitive Pricing * The evolution of the computer has really benefited consumers when it comes to pricing. Retailers now have to compete with other retail outlets all over the world to maintain competitive prices, thanks to the prevalence of the Internet. Stores in certain regions no longer are able to hold local shoppers hostage by charging higher prices because they are the only store in town. Consumers simply have to do a quick search on the Internet to determine if they will be able to have a product shipped to their home for a comparable or lower price.
Faster Checkout * Computers also have impacted commerce positively by allowing consumers in retail outlets to complete their purchases quicker. No longer does a cashier have to punch in a series of numbers into a cash register, the cashier simply has to scan a barcode, which tells the computer how much the product costs. The results of the purchase are displayed for the consumer to see. This lets the consumer prepare to finalize the transaction by counting out their money, writing a check or taking out their
By Kristopher Fiecke, eHow Contributor , last updated April 17, 2012 * * * * Print this article
The ever-evolving computer has changed how people conduct business.
The computer has evolved over time into an essential tool for most businesses. Whether it's a small business or a multinational corporation with offices in a variety of locations around the globe, the computer has become an integral part of how most people manage their business. Computers have taken tasks that many people spent a vast majority of their time on and simplified them to help businesses run more efficiently. The computer has revolutionized how people from all walks of life conduct their business.
Other People Are Reading * Fall Furniture Trends Take Cues from Nature * The Advantages, Disadvantages and Limitations of E-Commerce 1. Competitive Pricing * The evolution of the computer has really benefited consumers when it comes to pricing. Retailers now have to compete with other retail outlets all over the world to maintain competitive prices, thanks to the prevalence of the Internet. Stores in certain regions no longer are able to hold local shoppers hostage by charging higher prices because they are the only store in town. Consumers simply have to do a quick search on the Internet to determine if they will be able to have a product shipped to their home for a comparable or lower price.
Faster Checkout * Computers also have impacted commerce positively by allowing consumers in retail outlets to complete their purchases quicker. No longer does a cashier have to punch in a series of numbers into a cash register, the cashier simply has to scan a barcode, which tells the computer how much the product costs. The results of the purchase are displayed for the consumer to see. This lets the consumer prepare to finalize the transaction by counting out their money, writing a check or taking out their