Classification of e-commerce

According to different business models or modes, e-commerce can be divided into different types, as follows:

1. According to the operation mode of commercial activities, e-commerce can be divided into complete e-commerce and incomplete e-commerce.

2. According to the content of business activities, e-commerce mainly includes indirect e-commerce and direct e-commerce.

3. According to the scope of electronic transactions, e-commerce can be divided into regional e-commerce, remote domestic e-commerce and global e-commerce.

4. According to the type of network used, e-commerce can be divided into: e-commerce based on private value-added network (EDI), e-commerce based on Internet and e-commerce based on intranet.

5. According to the transaction object, e-commerce can be divided into business-to-business e-commerce (B2B) and business-to-consumer e-commerce (B2C).