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Internet effect E-business is driving supply chain change
in all industry sectors, says Colin Wilson of Cap Gemini Ernst
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With analysts predicting $1,500 billion dollars of worldwide business-to-business and business-to-consumer e-commerce sales by 2003, the impact of web technology on industry cannot be underestimated. As more and more consumers use the internet as a means of purchasing, they are demanding improved services, whilst shareholders are looking for improved value. All this means that the economy is in the middle of a radical transformation. What we are experiencing is the Network Revolution, comparable to the Industrial Revolution. Supply chain E-business is changing the make-up of the entire supply chain. Today's market sees consumers demanding goods and services where and when they want them, and tailored to specific needs. This is having an enormous impact on supply chain logistics and practices. More... |
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International Consultants' Guide September 2000 |
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E-Supply
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