Realizing a new e‐commerce tool for formation of a virtual enterprise

Abstract

This paper presents a methodology for the development of a new tool for the formation of a virtual enterprise. The formation phase mainly deals with inviting potential collaborators to virtual enterprise, and developing a supply chain; supply chain development is done collaboratively by all the collaborating enterprises. The methodology for realizing a new e‐commerce tool is primarily aimed at satisfying the needs of small‐to‐medium‐sized enterprises, and has the following features: Web‐based; inexpensive; supports collaboration; and increases pipeline visibility and demand visibility.

Citation

Davidrajuh, R. (2003), "Realizing a new e‐commerce tool for formation of a virtual enterprise", Industrial Management & Data Systems, Vol. 103 No. 6, pp. 434-445. https://doi.org/10.1108/02635570310480006