Research Article
E-commerce of Purchasing process for Small and Medium Sized Firm -A Case of Iljin Corporation-
Korea University
Published: January 2004 · Vol. 8, No. 1 · pp. 115-132
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Abstract
E-Commerce gives much business opportunities to small companies. This case examined the e-commerce process of a small and medium sized fur company, Iljin Corporation. The company has tried to turned its raw material purchasing process to e-commerce type and discussed some alternatives; e-payment systems, B2B e-marketplace, Internet trade systems, and reverse auction site. Although there expected many merits of e-commerce, some conflicts occurred; weak supports of CEO, employee resistances, and lack of cash flow. This case described the whole process and conflicts during introducing e-commerce in small company and suggested issues relating early stage of e-commerce in small company.
