In the interim, most sites offer homegrown variants of the auction process, keeping in mind infrastructure considerations. And so on and so forth. Fragmented industries ensure better chances of success, per se. In non-fragmented industries, the support of the industry big boys is vital for success. Relationship with suppliers is more likely to evolve from that of a trader to a service provider.
Some middlemen are at risk.
A big question mark for Indian B2B sites. To get all this to work, different ERPs need to 'talk' to each other. A common industry standard is needed. Building this backbone right is crucial. Collusion is an overriding concern, as is democratic functioning.