Supplier Empowerment

Writing primarily for executives rather than technical people, three authors seasoned consultants whose work involves communicating about both technical and business issues to such an audience discuss the role of suppliers in modern commerce as conducted over the Internet. Coverage includes the terms and trends in business-to-business e-commerce; the potential advantages of e-commerce; and how to decide which processes to automate. Case studies describe "before" and "after" changes in ordering procedures at actual companies involved in businesses such as computer printer sales, rubber stamp manufacturing, and industrial lubricants. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)