For this assignment, we will be diving into the book "Electronic Commerce: The Strategic Perspective" by Richard Watson, Pierre Berthon, Leyland Pitt, and George Zinkhan. The book was published in 2008 and reflects on the current state of electronic commerce and provides a forecast for the future. As we are now in the future the book predicted, we will be examining how accurate the book's predictions were.

Electronic Commerce: The Strategic Perspective

Richard Watson, University of Georgia Pierre Berthon, Bentley College Leyland Pitt, Simon Fraser University George Zinkhan, University of Georgia

Pub Date: 2008

Publisher:BCcampus

Electronic Commerce: The Strategic Perspective

To begin, we will take a step back in time and analyze whether the text accurately depicts the state of electronic commerce in 2008. We will identify any gaps or overstatements, and determine the accuracy of the book's forecasts for the future of electronic commerce and technology at that time.

As you read the book, place yourself back in that time. Does the text accurately depict the state of the art at that time? Why or why not?

Moving forward, you will write a short synopsis of the current status of electronic commerce and its effects on supply chains. We will use some research and data, but mostly your own knowledge to understand the current state of electronic commerce and its impact on the supply chain industry. I want to hear your thoughts.

Next, you will evaluate the accuracy of the book's predictions for the current state of electronic commerce, specifically in respect to supply chains. You will identify which aspects of the forecast were on the mark and which ones were missed.

Then, we will imagine ourselves as futurists in 2033, in the same position the authors of the book were in 2008. We will stretch our imagination and think beyond current technology and predict possible disruptive innovations. We will explain what the technology will look like and how we will be using it in the supply chain of 2033. We will describe how supply chains will be different from what they look like today and predict any challenges that might arise. This is your chance to really stretch out and dream wild in a risk free environment. Safe forecasts will not earn as much as those that use imagination.

Finally, You will assume the role of an operations manager and explain how you will prepare you and your company to capitalize on this future. You will provide a concise and convincing narrative that outlines your ideas and plans. You will emphasize the importance of being proactive and investing in new technology and training to stay ahead of the competition. You will provide a clear and actionable plan for implementing these changes.

a concise, convincing narrative. Assume that you are making a report to me, your manager at our company. Grammar and spelling errors will of course detract from your message to me.