Choose one of the Web sites listed in the previous question and ...

[jrubin]

Choose one of the Web sites listed in the previous question and identify three ways the company has reduced its transaction costs by using a Web site to provide information about printers. List these three transaction cost-reduction elements and write a paragraph in which you discuss one transaction cost-reduction opportunity that you believe the company has missed.

Question 2

You have decided to buy a new color printer for your home office, but are unsure whether an ink-jet or laser printer would be best for you. Use two Web sites such as HPshopping.com, Office Depot, Best Buy, OfficeMax, or Staples to gather information. Write a short critique of how each of the two sites provided or failed to provide information useful to you in your search.

[sultana.d]

Answer to Question 1

For HPShopping.com:

• No brick and mortar store required


• Fewer storage requirements


• Elimination of processing errors

Answer to Question 2

Web sites: Staples.com and HPshopping.com

A great feature of HPshopping.com is that it allows you to filter printers by use (Business, Home, and Large Format). If you choose Business, both inkjets and lasers are recommended. However, the feature also allows you to drill down further to compare the cost of ink/toner for each brand. This is important because the cost of the ink/toner affects the total cost of the printer over time. Staples.com does not provide this feature.

[jrubin]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[marict]

Excellent