New report from the International eRetail Association examines retail BtoB exchanges

The report investigates leading industry exchanges; what services they offer retailers today and which exchanges are likely to be leaders in 2001 and beyond. Recommended steps retailers should take in selecting an exchange are also covered.

According to AMR Research, the typical cost of executing a purchase order with a traditional paper-based process totals $130. AMR found this figure drops by 82% when using an exchange type of procurement system. However, with all the industry hype about BtoB exchanges, many questions remain:

What do today's retail exchanges really offer retailers?

Who are the players, and what will the exchange landscape look like in twelve months time?

What do eRetailers need to do to take advantage of retail exchanges?

How should a company select an exchange?

Will companies need to negotiate with more than one exchange?

The eRetail Association's 2000-7 report answers these questions and provides recommendations to leverage retail exchanges for increased competitive advantage.

eRetail Association reports are available to Professional and Corporate association members and may also be purchased online at www.eretailnews.com.

About The International eRetail Association

As an association of e-commerce professionals and Internet retailers, members benefit from networking opportunities and industry analysis. The association provides members with monthly reports on Internet retail industry strategies, marketing practices and technology. Whether members join to be active participants or to simply receive monthly industry reports, membership demonstrates support for professional standards and quality eRetailing.

The association is working with members to develop standards and codes of conduct for Internet retailing and e-commerce professionals. The association offers its members discounts on a variety of services and industry conferences.

Members, including many CEO's and presidents, are typically senior executives with significant influence on their company's e-commerce strategy. Although members are predominantly from North America, Europe and Asia, the newsletter is already distributed in over thirteen countries.

The eRetail Association relies upon the generous support of volunteers from the Internet retail industry to deliver timely industry analysis. The association was founded by industry volunteers as part of BizBrick Corporation, an organization formed to bring business intelligence to the Internet through professional associations and related publications.

The association offers both individual and corporate membership packages. Details are available online at www.eretailassociation.org.