I am seeking comments regarding seamless catalog interoperability, ie. the
notion of a solution whereby a single action enables the discovery of, and
subsequent purchase of, an item from dissimilar and commercially unconnected
catalogs.
To describe "catalog interoperability" another way: An open environment where
the buyer has a relationship with one service provider or trading community and
therefore has access to suppliers "belonging" to that service provider, AND also
has access to suppliers who "belong" to another service provider, AND to
suppliers who operate their own supply system.
Specifically I am interested in opinions on -
Is seamless catalog interoperability technically achievable? (I'm aware of
the work being done by the GSA/CommerceNet pilot and the eCo Framework), and
(More particularly) Is it commercially achievable? What are the business
drivers for catalog service providers to help create and participate in such
an open trading environment?
My interest is from a Government "buy" side.
Ray Nicol
Project Manager, Government Online
Multimedia Victoria
Department of State & Regional Development
Level 10, 55 Collins Street
Melbourne Australia 3000
www.mmv.vic.gov.au
Phone: (61 3) 9651 9118
Fax: (61 3) 9651 9039
Mobile: 0409 338 958
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