By 2004, linear manufacturing value chains will be replaced by networks of manufacturing specialists that cooperate via the Internet to deliver products. Specialization will help firms excel in core manufacturing and allow them to plug into multiple networks. Participation in these networks will grow from 25,000 businesses today to approximately 280,000 by 2004.
More firms plan to do purchasing online, rather than selling.
Supply Chains Moving Online Today 25,000 business are engaged in migrating their supply chains to the online environment. This figure will grow to approximately 280,000 by 2004. European Executives Leery of Online Business Of 400 European business leaders polled, more than one third said that they are prevented from doing more business online because issues surrounding online security have undermined the trust between their companies and their trading partners. Next To serve you better, we have launched a redesigned version of the iQ Web site with additional resources. Please adjust your bookmarks accordingly.