The ECRC Program is a DOD initiative to accelerate the use of electronic commerce between the government and the U.S. industrial base. The ECRC Program comprises 16 Regional ECRCs, two team Integrators, and the technology development activity. The Regional ECRCs work directly with the industrial base to promote and implement electronic commerce. The team Integrators coordinate and oversee the operations of their teams of Regional ECRCs. The technology development activity develops and demonstrates new electronic commerce technologies to fill gaps not addressed through present technologies.
Electronic commerce can significantly improve an organization s efficiency and effectiveness.
Abruptly changing from manual methods to automated methods without education and training, however, can be counterproductive. The Regional ECRCs provide the following courses to U.S. organizations wanting to learn more about information technologies. In addition, each Regional ECRC offers courses tailored to meet regional needs.