I think we can start a local store in Harrisburg which features for organic foods with no artificial preservatives, colors, flavors, sweeteners, and hydrogenated fats (just like Wholefoods). Our headquarter is in California. Next year, we plan to have two branches in U.S. In three years, we have two more branches in China/ India. Our business model is having partnership with local farms or acquiring local organic stores to provide organic foods for customers who order online. We sell 100% organic foods. The company’s final goal is being totally e-commerce which provides a full supply chain from farmers to customers directly. Show the role of IT to support the business strategy in the next 2-3 years. Specifically, you should use the Internet-stage model and the four dimensional model to develop a strategic vision. What stage should the company start and why, can the company go from stage 1 to stage 3 in 3 years, what are the specific benefits, risks, etc for choosing a stage. The company wants to be a next generation enterprise – advise in favor or against it. 

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In the next 23 years IT will play a crucial role in supporting the business strategy of the company IT will help the company to manage its online store supply chain and customer relationships IT will ... View the full answer