Free Markets OnLine

Description
It initially starts off with the current revenue model of the company. Further on its tries to differentiate between horizontal market expansion or vertical market dominance. It answers the pros and cons of both the methods.Finally it rounds off with the proposed revenue model for the company.

FreeMarkets OnLine

Current Revenue Model
SUPPLIERS 2.5% of Purchase Price

FreeMarkets OnLine
$75000 per month

BUYERS

Horizontal Market Expansion or Vertical Market Dominance?

Horizontal Market Expansion
• To go into new supply markets of commodities - Not advisable Reasons - Price Discovery is Easy - Therefore, less saving for Buyer

Vertical Market Dominance
• Vertical Market Dominance – Advisable Reasons Past Experience of Employees of the organization Core Competencies include: - Understanding the Buyer needs - Preparation of RFQ and Reducing number of suppliers • This is not easily imitable

Technology and User – Support Subscription Licensing?

Technology and User – Support Subscription Licensing
• Not Advisable –in current market scenario Reasons - Lose their First Mover Advantage - Risk of Misuse of the Software – Copyright issues - Risk of tarnishing the Company’s Image –
Improper usage and Processes followed

Networked Purchasing Information Systems

Networked Purchasing Information Systems
• Not Advisable Reasons - Major Incremental External Investment - Risk of Misuse of Information (which would go on World Wide Web) is higher

Proposed Revenue Model
SUPPLIERS 2.5% of Purchase Price

FreeMarkets OnLine
$75000 per month + % of SAVINGS due to usage of FMOL

BUYERS

Limitations
- Savings for the Repeat Customer would be on the Lower Side

THANK YOU



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