The Rise of E-commerce: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities
Abstract
The rise of e-commerce has become a pivotal aspect of the worldwide economy, on a very basic level changing the connections among organizations and shoppers. E-commerce has emerged as a dominant force in the business landscape thanks to technological advancements, widespread Internet access, and advancements in information and communication technologies. This paper analyzes the groundbreaking impacts of web based business on conventional plans of action and shopper conduct, featuring key patterns like versatile trade, social trade, and the mix of man-made reasoning. E-commerce presents challenges in terms of cybersecurity, logistics, and sustainability, in addition to numerous opportunities for businesses, such as access to global markets and operational efficiencies. From 2014 to 2024, the research aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the e-commerce environment's trends, challenges, and opportunities.
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