Complex Systems for E-commerce and Business Management

A special issue of Systems (ISSN 2079-8954). This special issue belongs to the section "Systems Practice in Social Science".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2024 | Viewed by 6304

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Dear Colleagues,

Welcome to our Special Issue titles “Complex Systems for E-commerce and Business Management”. In this Special Issue, we aim to explore the dynamic and interconnected nature of modern e-commerce and business management systems, focusing on the complexities inherent in their design, implementation, and optimization. Our goal is to shed light on the latest developments, methodologies, and technologies driving innovation in this rapidly evolving field.

This Special Issue aligns perfectly with the scope of Systems by addressing the interdisciplinary nature of complex systems within the realm of e-commerce and business management. It encompasses various aspects, including technological advancements, data-driven approaches, system optimization, and the integration of diverse components such as supply chains, customer interactions, and decision-making processes. By exploring the interplay between these elements, we seek to provide insights into the holistic understanding and effective management of modern business ecosystems.

Dr. Mitra Madanchian
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Keywords

  • business management
  • complex systems
  • optimization
  • technology integration
  • data analytics
  • supply chain dynamics
  • customer relationship management
  • decision support systems

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Optimistic Third-Party Sellers in E-Commerce Supply Chains
by Jialu Li and Giri K. Tayi
Systems 2024, 12(10), 409; https://doi.org/10.3390/systems12100409 - 2 Oct 2024
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This paper investigates the effects of optimism in an e-commerce supply chain where two third-party sellers offer substitutable products through a shared e-commerce platform. In this context, optimism is defined as a cognitive bias in which third-party sellers underestimate the probability of encountering [...] Read more.
This paper investigates the effects of optimism in an e-commerce supply chain where two third-party sellers offer substitutable products through a shared e-commerce platform. In this context, optimism is defined as a cognitive bias in which third-party sellers underestimate the probability of encountering low market potential. We present a game-theoretic model to characterize the equilibrium strategies of both the platform and the sellers. Our analysis reveals that when both sellers exhibit optimism bias, this bias invariably leads to lower expected profits for them. However, seller optimism can benefit both the platform and the whole system. That is, as sellers become more biased, the profits of the platform and the entire supply chain increase. Moreover, when a biased seller competes with a sophisticated one, unilateral optimism can result in a win–lose outcome in which the optimistic seller benefits from her bias at the expense of her sophisticated rival. Indeed, we demonstrate that optimism can confer a competitive advantage in a duopoly, allowing the more biased seller to earn higher profits than its less biased competitor—even if the latter is unbiased or sophisticated. Our work sheds light on the conditions under which optimism bias may have detrimental or beneficial impacts on e-commerce supply chain operations. Full article
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The Impact of Artificial Intelligence Marketing on E-Commerce Sales
by Mitra Madanchian
Systems 2024, 12(10), 429; https://doi.org/10.3390/systems12100429 - 12 Oct 2024
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This review explores the influence of AI marketing on e-commerce sales, examining how AI-driven strategies affect key metrics such as customer acquisition and conversion rates. Given the growing importance of AI in online retail, this paper employs a critical review methodology, analyzing 50 [...] Read more.
This review explores the influence of AI marketing on e-commerce sales, examining how AI-driven strategies affect key metrics such as customer acquisition and conversion rates. Given the growing importance of AI in online retail, this paper employs a critical review methodology, analyzing 50 documents from the Scopus database. The analysis reveals that AI tools like chatbots, personalization engines, and predictive analytics significantly enhance e-commerce performance. The study provides practical and theoretical contributions, offering recommendations for businesses and suggesting future research directions. Full article
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