B2B Electronic Exchanges An Overview Functions of Exchanges 1. Matching buyers and sellers 2. Facilitating transactions 3. Maintaining exchange policies and infrastructure Ownership of EXchanges An industry giant A neutral entrepreneur The consortium(or co-op) Electronic Commerc Prentice Hall 2006Electronic Commerce Prentice Hall © 2006 8 B2B Electronic Exchanges: An Overview • Functions of Exchanges 1. Matching buyers and sellers 2. Facilitating transactions 3. Maintaining exchange policies and infrastructure • Ownership of Exchanges – An industry giant – A neutral entrepreneur – The consortium (or co-op)