Chapter 36. Data Integration and B2Bi
Introduction to Integration
Today companies are using the Web to create new and better ways of serving their customers. Competition has become severe and is pushing the corporations to adopt new and different kinds of partnerships with suppliers, customers, and in some cases, even their own competitors.
Many electronic vertical exchanges provide services in which companies (buyers) can post their requirements and vendors or suppliers can then bid and compete for the business. Also, the companies must integrate their different units to serve customers better and gain competitive advantages. These exchanges require ...
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