Elemica vs. Chemconnect
1. Why is Elemica described as an example of an industry consortia net marketplace? How does it differ from other types of net marketplaces like ChemConnect?
Elemica is described as an example of an industry consortia net marketplace because it is an industry-owned vertical digital market that is open to a select group of suppliers. The company enables one-stop shopping through a single platform so companies can buy and sell chemicals to one another through their own ERP systems, or using a Web alternative. Elemica is a global, neutral information network built to facilitate order processing and supply chain management. It is owned by partner members as oppose to having one single owner. Elemica is a hub that allows a company to transact with all other linked buyers and sellers who already have contracts in place. Its focus is to help chemical companies with the everyday business of executing known commercial trading relationships where the buyer and seller not only know one another, but have already negotiated price and commercial terms. Elemica is the first e-commerce company to commercialize what many consultants have called the "holy grail" of e-commerce: "ERP-to-ERP" connectivity. Using standards developed by the members, Elemica connects each member company's enterprise planning system – whether SAP, Baan or other – to the hub to automate confidential transactions.
ChemConnect, in the other hand, operates as an exchange platform; it is an independently an owned vertical digital marketplace that enables direct inputs and transactions. IT helps customers optimize their purchasing and sales processes for chemicals, plastics, and related products through a unique combination of market information, industry expertise, e-commerce solutions, and an active network of trading partners, enabling.
Opposite to Elemica, there are also horizontal market places that sell a few products or services to a wide range of buyers, and do not provide an enhance platform
Elemica is described as an example of an industry consortia net marketplace because it is an industry-owned vertical digital market that is open to a select group of suppliers. The company enables one-stop shopping through a single platform so companies can buy and sell chemicals to one another through their own ERP systems, or using a Web alternative. Elemica is a global, neutral information network built to facilitate order processing and supply chain management. It is owned by partner members as oppose to having one single owner. Elemica is a hub that allows a company to transact with all other linked buyers and sellers who already have contracts in place. Its focus is to help chemical companies with the everyday business of executing known commercial trading relationships where the buyer and seller not only know one another, but have already negotiated price and commercial terms. Elemica is the first e-commerce company to commercialize what many consultants have called the "holy grail" of e-commerce: "ERP-to-ERP" connectivity. Using standards developed by the members, Elemica connects each member company's enterprise planning system – whether SAP, Baan or other – to the hub to automate confidential transactions.
ChemConnect, in the other hand, operates as an exchange platform; it is an independently an owned vertical digital marketplace that enables direct inputs and transactions. IT helps customers optimize their purchasing and sales processes for chemicals, plastics, and related products through a unique combination of market information, industry expertise, e-commerce solutions, and an active network of trading partners, enabling.
Opposite to Elemica, there are also horizontal market places that sell a few products or services to a wide range of buyers, and do not provide an enhance platform