An Empirical Research on E-Marketplace Basic Functions

Abstract:

This research is to show that functions are the indispensable elements for e-marketplace construction, and that basic functions in particular are able to meet the demand for highly interoperable and cost-effective e-marketplaces. Specifically, this research relies heavily on historical literature event methodology by studying existing electronic marketplaces through thousands of research papers, ranging among 1,221 articles published in journals and conferences over the period of 1986-2012. Based on the basic functions generated from the function published year and the function counted quantity, this research eventually shows that e-marketplace designers, facilitators, buyers, and sellers will be able to construct and select a suitable e-marketplace automatically for their diverse purposes.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 548-549)
• Pages: 1510-1523
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.548-549.1510
• Online since: April 2014
• Authors: Ran An*, Jing Zhi Guo
• Keywords: Electronic Marketplace, E-Marketplace, E-Marketplace Functions, Historical Literature Event Methodology, Interoperability

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