The Internet and its commercial applications in electronic commerce, particularly new ventures like B2B e‐markets, are experiencing a volatile introduction to the business environment. Businesses are restructuring and forming networks in an effort to accommodate and use this new phenomenon to...

Little research exists regarding the diffusionof processes associated with business-to-business (B2B) e-markets.Thispaper examines the mapping of participant behavior in the distribution processconnected to B2B e-markets.Background information regarding the behaviorsof startup B2B ventures is...

This paper describes the impact of external environmental forces on cartel networks. Using a case research approach, this report examines two leading business networks within one industry, over time. The results suggest that (a) bargaining power of intermediaries increases with the advent of new...

Purpose: This study aims to explore how the co-created value arising from integrated solutions results in both, intended and spill-over effects. Design/methodology/approach: The research uses a qualitative multi-level field study, with data from 12 respondents in 1 supplier firm and 29...

Purpose: This study aims to investigate how the relationship factors, including equity, shared responsibility and relationship dependence leverage the value co-creation. The research studies the value co-creation process in a business-to-business (B2B) context between suppliers and customers...