Barrett and Konsynsik have identified five basic levels of participation of individual firms with in the interorganizational system. 1. Remote Input/Output mode: In this case the member participates from a remote location with in the application system supported by one or more higher-level participants.2. Application processing node: In this case a member develops and shares a single application such as an inventory query or order processing system.3. Multi participant exchange node : In this case the member develops and shares a network interlinking itself and any number of lower level participants with whom it has an established business relationship.