The effects of e-commerce on supply chain in Turkey

• Published in: International Journal of eBusiness and eGovernment Studies Vol. 3; no. 2; pp. 59 - 68
• Main Authors: Aydin, Gülsüm, Çaglak, Sibel Bayar, Alkan, Güler
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.07.2011
• Subjects: Consumers; Data protection; Electronic commerce; Information and communication technologies; Privacy; Production; Security; Supply chain management; Turkey
• ISSN: 2146-0744; 2146-0744

Electronic commerce (e-commerce) and the internet are fundamentally changing the nature of supply chains, and redefining consumer reaction in supply chain era. In addition to standard forms for business-to-business transactions, e-commerce encompasses much wider activity. A new form of cooperation known as a virtual company, performing some of the processes needed to manufacture a product or deliver a service, has flourished. Nowadays, promoting the development of electronic commerce is one of the key factors in the most competitive and dynamic knowledge-based on business economy. In this paper, the general information about e-commerce will explain. The economical affects of E-commerce both consumer and producer side will highlight. Then, the application and indicators of using E-Commerce in Turkey and recent developments in e-commerce such as security will emphasize.