Through recent technical advances, multiple resources can be connected to provide a computing grid for processing computationally intensive applications. In this paper, we build on an approach termed sequential grid computing that takes advantage of idle processing power, by routing jobs that...

Inter-organization workflow is increasing in importance as organizations rely on outsourcing and offshoring to deliver complex global business processes. Capitalizing on enhancements to telecommunications infrastructure, information systems are integral to coordinating and distributing processes...

Crowdfunding, a peer-to-peer fundraising mechanism, solicits capital from individual backers to support entrepreneurial projects. Entrepreneurs set a funding target and deadline; the project will be funded only if it reaches this funding target by the deadline. Backers individually decide whether...

Digital platforms have grown rapidly, overcoming many market inefficiencies by facilitating direct interactions between consumers and producers, eliminating brokers, agents, and distributors. Consumers now have a vast selection and producers can now efficiently reach huge markets. But the...