1. Exchanges • Consolidate both internally and externally focused processes into a single browser accessible point of contact. • Co-ordinate and control enterprise’s diverse business units, proprietary business processes and preferred business partners. • Integrate into a closed community each partner’s core competencies to make the entire value chain more efficient. • Benefits include accelerate time-to-market, reduce cost-of-goods sold, optimizeinventory levels and improve customer satisfaction.

2. ExchangesPublic vs. Private

3. Public/ Private Matrix High Strategic Fit (Complexity of supply chain) Low Low High Capability (Market Position)

4. Problem is standardization of EDI and legacy system interchanges resulting in high transaction costs Sending you an order of 45 pieces of design no. 4 45,4 4,45 Solution is XML based industry-wide standardizations resulting in reduced costs of exchange Receiving an order of 4 pieces of design no. 45