PASSAGE 27：The Benefits of E-commerce
There is a reason / why E-commerce / has demonstrated / such explosive growth / in the past couple of years. / Indeed, / with the internet / becoming an essential requirement / of everyday life, / businesses are learning / to take advantage / of the numerous benefits / of E-commerce, / the most notable of which include:
Global market. / A physical store / will always be limited / by a geographical area / it can serve. / An online store / has the whole world / as its market. / Going from a local customer base / to a global market / at no additional cost / is really / one of the greatest advantages / of trading online.
Around-the-clock availability./ Another great benefit / of running an online business / is that it is always open. / For a merchant, / it’s a dramatic increase / in sales opportunities; / for a customer, / it’s a convenient / and immediately available option.
Reduced costs. / E-commerce businesses / benefit from significantly lower / running costs. / As there’s no need / to hire sales staff / or maintain a physical storefront, / the merchants are able to save / on operational costs / and they can offer / better deals and discounts / to their customers.
Inventory management. / E-commerce businesses / can automate their inventory management / by using electronic tools / to accelerate / ordering, delivery / and payment procedures.
demonstrate explosive growth
The popularity of renewable energy has demonstrated explosive growth in recent decades.
近几十年来，可再生能源的受欢迎程度呈现出爆炸式增长。
an essential requirement of everyday life
High-speed internet access has become an essential requirement of everyday life for modern society.
对于现代社会来说，高速互联网接入已成为日常生活的基本要求。
be limited by
Traditional businesses are often limited by geographical boundaries.
传统企业往往受到地域限制。
take advantage of
By taking advantage of digital marketing, small businesses can reach a wider audience.
通过利用数字营销，小企业可以触达更广泛的受众。
run an online business
Running an online business allows for greater flexibility and scalability.
经营在线业务提供了更大的灵活性和可扩展性。
global market
Entering the global market has been a pivotal moment for our company's growth.
进入全球市场是我们公司增长的关键时刻。
around-the-clock availability
Our customer support team offers around-the-clock availability to ensure customer satisfaction.
我们的客户支持团队提供全天候服务，以确保客户满意度。
additional cost
The new software upgrade will not incur any additional cost to the users.
新软件升级不会给用户带来任何额外费用。
reduced cost
Implementing automation in the production process led to reduced costs and increased efficiency.
在生产过程中实施自动化降低了成本并提高了效率。
running cost
The running cost of the new factory is higher than we anticipated.
新工厂的运行成本比我们预期的要高。
operational cost
Streamlining processes has helped us reduce operational costs and improve efficiency.
流程优化帮助我们降低了运营成本并提高了效率。
inventory management
Advanced inventory management systems can help businesses optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
先进的库存管理系统可以帮助企业优化库存水平并减少浪费。
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