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| Representative B2B E-marketplaces | |||||
| Category | Name & URL | Target | Description | ||
| Portal | Autovia www.autovia.net |
Auto | Allows automotive repair shops to access multiple parts distributors simultaneously. Free to all buyers; a small transaction fee for sellers of parts. | ||
| Retail.com www.retail.com |
Retail | Information on global trends, retailers, designers, marketing and e-commerce, worldwide manufacturing, trade issues, new product and consumer reports. Covers apparel, jewelry, footwear, grocery. | |||
| QuestLink.com www.questlink.com |
Electronics | Free service that enables industry professionals to research, compare, and buy electronics components online. Includes technical information, datasheets, application notes, pricing and availability. | |||
| ApparelBuy.com www.apparelbuy.com |
Retail | Launched in April 2000 by GUESS? Inc. Offers specialty retailers the opportunity to access online ordering, order status information, BI reports, and corporate documents pertaining to policies and procedures. | |||
| Intraware Inc. www.intraware.com |
IT | For IT professionals to research, evaluate, purchase, and update technology Free membership; paid subscription services include software evaluations. | |||
| Mediator | Covisint www.covisint.com |
Auto | Formed by DaimlerChrysler, Ford, and General Motors to create a digital supply chain for the automotive industry. (Auto-xchange and GM TradeXchange expect to migrate to Covisint.) | ||
| GlobalNetXchange www.gnx.com |
Retail | Formed by Sears, Carrefour, and Oracle; Offers global marketplace procurement; collaboration supply chain management and optimization; process transformation. No charge to participate; small fee for transactions. | |||
| e2open.com e2open.com |
Electronics | Founded by IBM, Hitachi, Acer, LG Electronics,Lucent, Nortel Networks, Panasonic, Seagate, Solectron, and Toshiba. Offers collaboration for design, supply chain, manufacturing, procurement, and end-of-life management for high-technology products. Membership and subscription fees. | |||
| Need2Buy.com www.need2buy.com |
Electronics | Enables OEM and CEM buyers to post Requests for Quote (RFQs) and uses an expert system to solicit competitive bids from multiple qualified distributors and component manufacturers. Participants can also upload excess inventory. Brokered service, free for buyers. | |||
| Market Maker |
ITParade.com www.itparade.com |
IT | Buy and sell previously owned computer hardware and telecom products. | ||
| TradingCars.com www.tradingcars.com |
Auto | Dealers, distributors, manufacturers, fleet owners, and traders conduct business. Payment, transportation, inspection and insurance can be arranged through TradingCars.com's partnerships. | |||
| RetailExchange.com www.retailexchange.com |
Retail | Enables retailers to unload or purchase excess consumer goods. Listing fee; small transaction fee. | |||
| 3CTrading.com www.3ctrading.com |
Electronics | Enables participants to buy and sell excess inventory of computer components and devices. Free membership. Transaction fee. | |||
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