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Reference no. 696-009-1
Subject category: Production and Operations Management
Authors: Tawfik Jelassi (Ecole des Ponts Business School); Han-Sheong Lai (KPMG LLP)
Published by: INSEAD
Originally published in: 1996
Version: 02/2024
Length: 31 pages
Data source: Field research
Topics: Information technology; Electronic commerce; Electronic markets; Inter-organisational information systems; Electronic; data interchange; Electronic integration
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Abstract

This case focuses on the emergence of electronic commerce and its business and organisational impact on trading partners. It presents CitiusNet, the first European business-to-business electronic platform offering multi-sectorial, on-line access to products and services. The case describes the technological components and functional capabilities of CitiusNet, emphasising how the platform supports both the commercial aspects and financial flows of a business transaction. The competitive dimension of this new locus of value creation is also highlighted.

Time period

The events covered by this case took place in 1995-1996.

Geographical setting

Region:
Europe
Country:
France

Featured company

CitiusNet
Industry:
Information services
Supporting video
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Reference no. F696-009-3
French language
Subject category: Production and Operations Management
Authors: Tawfik Jelassi (Ecole des Ponts Business School)
Published by: INSEAD
Published in: 1996
Length: 36 minutes
Data source: Field research
Topics: Information technology; Electronic commerce; Electronic markets; Inter-organisational information systems; Electronic; data interchange; Electronic integration
Notes: Length 37 minutes. File size 3.37GB. Click for more information.
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Abstract

This case focuses on the emergence of electronic commerce and its business and organisational impact on trading partners. It presents CitiusNet, the first European business-to-business electronic platform offering multi-sectorial, on-line access to products and services. The case describes the technological components and functional capabilities of CitiusNet, emphasising how the platform supports both the commercial aspects and financial flows of a business transaction. The competitive dimension of this new locus of value creation is also highlighted.

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Time period

The events covered by this case took place in 1995-1996.

Geographical setting

Region:
Europe
Country:
France

Featured company

CitiusNet
Industry:
Information services

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Supporting video
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Reference no. F696-009-3
French language
Subject category: Production and Operations Management
Authors: Tawfik Jelassi (Ecole des Ponts Business School)
Published by: INSEAD
Published in: 1996
Length: 36 minutes
Data source: Field research
Topics: Information technology; Electronic commerce; Electronic markets; Inter-organisational information systems; Electronic; data interchange; Electronic integration
Notes: Length 37 minutes. File size 3.37GB. Click for more information.
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Awards, prizes & competitions
1999 - The Case Centre Awards - Category winner