Abstracts : 2001

A catalyst model for business to business e-commerce in the foundry industry

Scarry, J; Wang, W; conley, J G

Transactions of the American Foundry Society, Volume 109, Pages 1-8, 2001

Abstract: This paper examines current business models for business to business e-commerce and their application in the foundry industry. The benefits and disadvantages of those models are analyzed. Existing websites related to those models and the foundry industry are evaluated. A catalyst model for customized or process-oriented products is proposed an discussed.

Keywords: Casting, Catalyst model, Foundry, Business, E-commerce, Industry.