i2 Now Serving B2B Suppliers
Steve McVey - May 29, 2001

Event Summary

i2 recently announced a selection of services intended to help suppliers connect to buyer-centric marketplaces. Suppliers of both MRO and direct goods have been regarded as second citizens by B2B e-marketplace vendors who have focused largely on addressing the procurement needs of corporate enterprises while asking suppliers to fend for themselves. In part to redress this oversight, i2 Supplier Enablement will offer connectivity, content, order management, planning, collaboration, and integration services to enable rapid connection of suppliers, buyers, and public marketplaces at a cost-effective price, and to provide complete e-commerce capabilities for all trading partners. While none of the service offerings are new, i2 has presented them in a novel way that it hopes will attract the attention of a neglected market...