Value chain integrators
These focus on integrating multiple steps
of the value chain, with the potential to
exploit the information flow between
those steps as further added value. Revenues
are coming from consultancy fees
or possibly transaction fees. An example
value chain integrator is the ESPRIT
project TRANS2000 in the area of multi-
modal transport. Marshall offers its customers
added-value from transaction information,
which is provided through
Extranet solutions like PartnerNet and
MarshallNet (see Young et al 1996,
Mougayar 1997, and G7-10 WG 1997).
Some of the 3rd party marketplace providers
are moving into the direction of
value chain integration.