Research Paper on:
eCommerce and Information Systems

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has had upon society as a whole. One of the most successful endeavors directly associated with IS and e-commerce - as well as one of the most seemingly unlikely  - is that of a strong automobile-related presence upon the Internet. II. THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY The concept of e-commerce has completely revolutionized  the automobile industry, providing an incredible potential for growth as this particular sector of commerce moves into the new millennium. Earning millions in sales after being in operation since  1995, Autoweb.com is an e-commerce site where consumers can acquire just about anything they need relating to the automobile industry. To be sure, Autoweb.com is not the only Internet-based  operation of its kind, but it has proven quite successful in launching itself as a premiere consumer supplier. The competition is fierce, as can be expected in such a  lucrative venture; only just recently is it finally being realized just how viable an option e-commerce is for the progress of the automobile industry. "While new additions to the  on-line auto market will stimulate overall purchase activity on the Web, AutoWeb will continue to differentiate itself with its one-stop shop approach -- cultivating relationships with top automotive retailers that  want access to the browsing car buyer, and sharpening its outreach to consumers who desire the advantages of comparison shopping among manufacturer brands in a single on-line retail environment" (Anonymous  PG). Indeed, the technological revolution has brought with it a great deal of beneficial advancements for mankind; one of the most important  developments of all has been that of the computer. In more recent times, the computer has moved from the restriction of industry well into the mainstream of society, providing