People go to eBay to buy stuff. But what also may be driving their open approach is fear of intervention by the Federal Trade Commission, which is looking at whether the big players are using any exclusionary tactics. The auto exchange, still waiting for FTC approval before it goes live, is looking at ways to be inclusive. This is high in the minds of the planning team for Covisint. J.C. Penney contracted with GE Global eXchange Services, in Gaithersburg, Md., to manage its smaller suppliers.
Penetration is low.
Nordstrom goes further in that it will take possession of inventory and manage it for the supplier.