Scott Walters Exploring Stuff

One of the important aspects of ecommerce is the ability to optimise the supply chain efficiency. In this press release Kewill Solutions are announcing a forms package that will enable approximately 300 small to medium suppliers to effectively participate in ebusiness supply chain transactions across the web.

I was unable to find information on why this package was developed, ie whether in response to competition or legislative requirements in europe or simply to improve operational efficiency.

Refs:

Press Release: Business critical supply chain information.; http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/kew/kew108.html

Kewill Systems Plc Website; http://www.kewill.com

This article discusses how Kogan Direct (a small startup) uses an eBay store to build a business that reports turnover of $250,000 per month with plans to now expand to the US and UK according to Timson (2007).

Kogan Direct is a typical implementation of disintermediation where middlemen are eliminated from the sales process. A view of the Kogan Direct website shows that Kogan claim to eliminate agent, importer, wholesaler and retailer through direct access to the manufacturer.

Refs:

Timson, Lia.; Entrepreneur cuts TV middle men, SMH, http://www.smh.com.au/news/biztech/entrepreneur-cuts-tv-middle-men/2007/03/26/1174761375485.html

Kogan Direct Website.; http://www.kogan.com.au