TY  - JOUR
AB  - As competition abounds, the efficient organization of a company's supply chain is a vital success factor for companies in today's business world. In recent years, electronic hubs have received great attention, providing buyers and suppliers alike with a means of structuring and streamlining their supply chains in order to create maximum efficiency. Concerning the future of the e‐hub environment, online marketplaces are expected to move rapidly toward becoming full service providers, letting e‐commerce swallow the entire supply chain. Moreover, distinctions between public and private hubs will likely blur, while only the strongest electronic hubs with the most profitable operations strategies will be able to succeed in the long run. Conducts analysis to the e‐hubs supply chain, followed by a comparative analysis of the current situation supported by examples of successful e‐hubs. As a consequence, provides a benchmarking basis for organizations wishing to incorporate the know‐how and experience of these successful hubs into their own business. Finally, a forecast to future trends in the e‐hub market space is conducted along with recommendations.
VL  - 9
IS  - 5
SN  - 1463-5771
DO  - 10.1108/14635770210451460
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/14635770210451460
AU  - Kathawala Yunus
AU  - Abdou Khaled
AU  - von Franck Catharina
PY  - 2002
Y1  - 2002/01/01
TI  - Supply chain/electronic hubs: a comparative analysis
T2  - Benchmarking: An International Journal
PB  - MCB UP Ltd
SP  - 450
EP  - 470
Y2  - 2024/04/26
ER  -