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Case
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Reference no. 9-800-327
Subject category: Entrepreneurship
Authors: Thomas R Eisenmann (Harvard Business School)
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 2000
Version: 4 May 2001
Length: 20 pages
Data source: Field research
Topics: Vertical integration; Entrepreneurship; Business-to-business (B2B); Internet
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Abstract

eBricks.com is developing an on-line marketplace for construction materials. The start-up company faces two decisions: 1) whether to merge with BluelineOnline.com, a firm providing project management solutions for the construction industry; and 2) whether to develop an on-line marketplace between contractors and distributors or alternatively, a marketplace between distributors and manufacturers.
Location:
New York
Size:
25 employees
Other setting(s):
1999
Teaching note
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Reference no. 5-801-245
Subject category: Entrepreneurship
Authors: Thomas R Eisenmann (Harvard Business School)
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 2000
Version: 30 October 2000
Length: 10 pages
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Abstract

eBricks.com is developing an on-line marketplace for construction materials. The start-up company faces two decisions: 1) whether to merge with BluelineOnline.com, a firm providing project management solutions for the construction industry; and 2) whether to develop an on-line marketplace between contractors and distributors or alternatively, a marketplace between distributors and manufacturers.

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Location:
New York
Size:
25 employees
Other setting(s):
1999

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Teaching note
-
Reference no. 5-801-245
Subject category: Entrepreneurship
Authors: Thomas R Eisenmann (Harvard Business School)
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 2000
Version: 30 October 2000
Length: 10 pages
View full details