Dynamic pricing and on-line auctions are emerging as the preferred models for e-business. Forrester Research predicts that business-to-business Internet auctions will grow to $52.6 billion by 2002, while dynamically priced business-to-business transactions will rise to $88 billion, representing 27% of the value of all business-to-business e-commerce transactions. This multi-disciplinary book presents a framework of negotiation protocols for electronic markets. It is the first book to combine economics with computer science and the first to describe multidimensional auction mechanisms - i.e. automated negotiations on multiple attributes and/or multiple units of a product. In addition it summarises the introductory economics needed to understand electronic markets, and surveys the literature on negotiation and auction theory. Case studies include the trading of financial derivatives. For use in the design, implementation and upgrade of electronic markets, for researchers in: economics, information systems and operations management, computer science and all students of the e-commerce phenomenon.

Multidimensional auction mechanisms is the new pricing model for e-business. By 2002 Business-to-business Internet auctions are estimated to reach $52.6 billion, while dynamically priced transactions will be 27% of the value of business-to-business electronic transactions. Combining economics with computer science this book is designed to empower business people to apply this new technology for the design, implementation and upgrade of electronic markets. For professionals, consultants, dotcomers and technology managers, as well as researchers in economics, information systems, operations management, computer science and observers of the e-Commerce phenomenon.

The Electronic Financial Markets of the Future is concerned with e-business as it applies to financial institutions who operate within these markets. It presents a strategic overview of the impact and implications of technology in these markets. The model identifies two primary inter-related technological causes of change and the elegance and simplicity of the model and format provide a means to evaluate devlopments in the financial markets. Aimed at all high level financial practitioners evaluating the application of e-business and in particularly to banks on the sell-side in their capacities as securities dealers.

Technology has emerged as an important component in businesses and organizations by allowing for modern innovations through the internet and other information and communication technologies. Modern Entrepreneurship and E-Business Innovations provides advanced knowledge of e-entrepreneurship and innovation as well as emerging theories, applications and challenges. This book is an essential reference source for researchers, practitioners, and executives interested in a better understanding of a comprehensive framework for e-business and entrepreneurship.

Contrary to most places, Dubai is experiencing more of an acceleration of ongoing trends rather than total disruption at the macro-economic level. Led by DP World, those active within the Emirate's trade ecosystem continue to develop innovative, technology-driven solutions. The novel coronavirus outbreak brought more urgent necessity and faster adoption of such initiatives. This 27-page report features 27 conversations with leading voices throughout the network, such as DP World, Dubai South, DAFZA, Maersk, and Dubai Multi Commodities Centre, to build a clear picture of the state of the sector at this crucial time.

"This book explores the issues of supply chain management with new perspective providing examples of integrated framework for global SCM, novel ways of improving flexibility, responsiveness, and competitiveness via strategic IT alliances among channel members in a supply chain network, and techniques that might facilitate improved strategic decision making in a SCM environment"--Provided by publisher.