E-Marketplaces
Introduction
An e-marketplace is a virtual online market where organisations register as buyers or sellers to conduct business-to-business e-commerce over the internet.
There are many types of e-marketplace based on a range of business models. They can be operated by an independent third party, or be run by some form…
Online auctions are computerised versions of traditional auctions where prices are set by buyers bidding against each other. What makes online auctions so powerful is that, with internet technology, vast numbers of businesses or individuals can bid - allowing sellers to get the best price. Conversely, the speed, simplicity and…
Many e-marketplaces provide information about products and services offered by their supplier members. This is commonly through the use of catalogues or directories.
Catalogues
There are various different types of catalogue - some list general product information, while others contain a significant amount of detail. Some are intended to be very…
Online exchanges, also known as trading hubs, are websites where buyers and sellers trade goods and services online.
Online exchanges vary according to the size and number of companies using them and the type of commodity traded. There are already successful exchanges in markets as diverse as energy, textiles…
