1. EDI
1.1. exchange between 2 computers
1.2. standardized invoices etc
1.3. Direct
1.3.1. computer 1 to computer 2
1.3.2. no middle man
1.3.3. costly: leased line
1.3.4. major trust issues
1.4. VAN
1.4.1. value added network
1.4.2. 1 intermediary
1.4.3. audit trail
1.5. VPN
1.5.1. virtual private network
1.5.2. no audit trail
1.5.3. unprotected
1.6. FEDI
1.6.1. financial electronic data interechange
1.6.2. automated clearing house
1.6.3. bank-to-bank intermediary
2. Models
2.1. private stores
2.1.1. private store within a web
2.1.2. eg. IBM with Okanagan college
2.1.3. 500 per web OK/1000 not so good
2.2. custom portal
2.2.1. knows you/your needs
2.2.2. guides you through site to suit you
2.2.3. eg. amazon for individuals
3. e-procurement
3.1. a system
3.2. after all research is done
3.3. put under one tab
3.4. hit one tab instead of research each time
4. Value Chain
4.1. SCM-Supply chain Management
4.1.1. Logistics
4.1.1.1. purchasing
4.1.1.2. orders
4.1.1.3. vendors
4.1.1.4. products
4.1.1.5. receipts
4.1.1.6. payment
4.1.2. upstream
4.1.2.1. finished product-all that went into it
4.1.3. downstream
4.1.3.1. to customer