Evaluating eReverse auctions (EeRA) : A case research note
Transforming Government: People, Process and Policy
ISSN: 1750-6166
Article publication date: 1 March 2007
Abstract
Purpose
To evaluate issues relating to the implementation of electronic reverse auctions (eRA) within local government procurement processes.
Design/methodology/approach
The methodology is a structured case analysis approach to enable qualitative data to be modelled through a visual toolset simulation.
Findings
The paper identifies a set of business scenarios to demonstrate the impact of different eRA strategies in this respect.
Practical implications
The case research described in this paper proposes a detailed, achievable and valid approach to evaluating the complex issues associated with eRAs.
Originality/value
The outcome of the investigation will provide valuable insights into the complexities associated with the eProcurement process.
Keywords
Citation
Hackney, R., Loesch, A., Irani, Z., Ghoneim, A. and Ozkan, S. (2007), "Evaluating eReverse auctions (EeRA) : A case research note", Transforming Government: People, Process and Policy, Vol. 1 No. 1, pp. 59-66. https://doi.org/10.1108/17506160710733706
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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