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ABSTRACT
The French Institute for the Textile Industry reported that a total of 200,000 European textile companies are involved in B2B exchange platforms. With the emergence of NICT (New Information and Communication Technologies), online marketplaces are revolutionizing the way in which transactions are carried out in the textile industry.

According to a recent study conducted by Markess International on the e-business market in France, B2B marketplaces represent an investment of $ 1 billion in 2000. Today, these marketplaces are the meeting place for buyers and fabrics manufacturers to carry out on-line transactions.

Marketplaces are listed according to their field of activity, such as raw materials, finished products or services (logistics, purchasing, and human resources). Market specialists predict that these marketplaces will grow by 80 percent in the coming years, representing a total investment of $ 4 million dollars in 2002. The global sales volume is expected to reach $ 2 billion in 2002. Although it is still difficult to gauge profitability, using B2B platforms does provide benefits to end-users (e.g., up-to-date statistics, better transmission of data, customized information, higher productivity).

A newly established site, Sourceronline.com is bringing together international suppliers and buyers in the textile industry. The buyer fills out a bidding card on line, requesting a selection of potential suppliers. The buyer then receives a response by e-mail within 24 hours. The buyer may then contact the suppliers that of his/her choice.
Sourceonline's income is generated from subscriptions ($1,214 to $3,142 per year), which includes a six months free subscription); consultation of other services including stock announcements, and a "technical hotline" of textile news.
Another site, TextilesSolutions.com, a Swedish company, proposes a global service ranging from making job announcements to taking orders. Each transaction is monitored for its viability and the financial condition of the firm making an order. Most marketplaces take a percentage of 2.1 to 3.4 on each transaction.

In addition to technical challenges and financial considerations, marketplaces have to face political issues, such as the possible involvement of international organizations and international governments with regard to any anti-competitive practices that may result.

Source: Fashion Daily News, October 6, 2000.

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Published: 2006 August
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