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Evaluating eREVERSE auctions (EeRA): A research note
This eGISE network paper seeks to evaluate issues relating to the implementation of
electronic reverse auctions (eRA) within local government procurement processes. The
adoption of an eRA invites pre-qualified suppliers to compete with each other for a specified
good or service. Consequently, there is a unique opportunity for the buyer to receive a
reduced cost through the successful bidder. However, the literature identifies a number of
adverse effects within these arrangements depending upon the nature of the buyer/supplier
relationship. The objectives of the research involves identifying a set of business scenarios to
demonstrate the impact of different eRA strategies in this respect. This will be achieved
through a structured case analysis approach to enable qualitative data to be modelled through
a visual toolset simulation. It is believed the outcome of the investigation will provide
valuable insights into the complexities associated with the eProcurement process