However, the lack of a holistic adoption of the Internet by all partners in a value chain inhibits value creation. As a result, the true potential of the Internet economy remains largely untapped. As the overall economy slows down, Internet-based strategies, technologies and processes will become all the more critical for achieving higher levels of efficiency and productivity. As the going gets tough, the tough will go the Internet. This is not your father s business model.
Successful businesses use the Internet as more than a tool for connection.
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