E-Hubs : The New B 2 B Marketplaces

BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS commerce on the Internet is generating a lot of interest. Companies like Ariba, Chemdex, Commerce One, FreeMarkets, Internet Capital Group, and SciQuest.com have attained breathtaking stock market capitalizations. Venture capitalists are pouring money into more B2B start-ups. Even industrial stalwarts like General Motors and Ford have announced plans to set up their own Web markets.