To protect their market shares, major offline companies started full-scale operations in online markets. Acquisitions and cooperation obscure the boundaries between online and offline businesses. Integrations between online and offline companies will continue to spread. The buyer can compare the total price of the products, including shipping and handling fees. Sites such as iCanBuy provide services for parents to set maximum consumption amounts and the websites from which their children can buy beforehand.
Parents can also require a parents' password at checkout time.
Management Consultant Mr. Ryo Hatou analyzes the outlook of Japanese Internet business, said to be in its second stage due to the full-scale entry of big companies into net business. Mr. Hatou is concerned with the Internet bubble. He points out that it is important to avoid being overcome with Internet fever and to continue to create rational business designs. He also explores conditions and problems in EC operations and alliances between companies. Should Consist of Core Competence and Alliance Click here.