Last of a 6-part series on use of the Internet in various sectors. Everyone has ideas about how to make money on the Web. Some of those ideas are better than others. Discusses coupon clipping on the Web. Dell and Cisco are using the Web to distribute quickly and trackable direct marketing-generated leads to their sales forces.
Some middlemen find ways to use technology to bring value to manufacturer, consumer.
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