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Impacts of E-marketplaces on the purchase of capital goods : a case study of the Australian Advanced Manufacturers

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Abstract

B2B e-marketplaces leverage the internet's capabilities to efficiently connect buyers and sellers, resulting in lower transactional costs and improved communications. Academic research into the effect of e-marketplaces on the buying decision is limited. This case study used an adapted version of the 'buy-grid' of Robinson et al. (1967) to examine the online initiative of Advanced Manufacturing Australia, which targets the automotive and aerospace industries. Interviews with 36 senior managers identified changes to purchase behaviours brought about by e-marketplaces. Results indicate that the major impact will be on the 'search for and qualification of potential suppliers' stage, as the AMAus e-marketplace becomes a buyer's intermediary.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMarketing: Shifting the Focus from Mainstream to Offbeat: Proceedings of the Australian and New Zealand Marketing Academy Conference, held 1 - 3 December 2008, Olympic Park, Sydney, N.S.W.
PublisherPromaco Conventions for the ANZAM 2008 Conference
Number of pages1
ISBN (Print)1863081445
Publication statusPublished - 2008
EventAustralian and New Zealand Marketing Academy Conference -
Duration: 1 Dec 2013 → …

Conference

ConferenceAustralian and New Zealand Marketing Academy Conference
Period1/12/13 → …

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Keywords

  • Internet marketing
  • manufacturing industries
  • industrial equipment
  • automobile industry and trade
  • Australia
  • electronic commerce

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