An Empirical Study on the Current Status of eMarketplaces

Abstract

As enthusiasm in the business-to-business (B2B) electronic commerce is increasing, some companies are participating in B2B eMarketplaces (electronic marketplaces). The eMarketplace is defined as the virtual market many players take part in to transact. It functions as providing the information, matching buyers and suppliers, supporting the transaction, building trust, and facilitating virtual community. The eMarketplace is classified into vertical and horizontal based on the business domain, and classified into buyer-managed, supplier-managed, and neutral based on the type of the leader