E-Procurement In the mid to late 90s,business to business automation was considered a trend. It would have a profound impact on supply chain performance. Between 1998 and 2000,hundreds of e-markets were established in dozens of industries.from chemicals and steels to utilities and human resources. These e-markets promised increased market reach for both buyers and suppliers,reduced procurement costs and paperless transactions.E-Procurement In the mid to late 90s, business to business automation was considered a trend. „ It would have a profound impact on supply chain performance. Between 1998 and 2000, hundreds of e-markets were established in dozens of industries, from chemicals and steels to utilities and human resources. „ These e-markets promised increased market reach for both buyers and suppliers, reduced procurement costs and paperless transactions