5. Facilitation vs. Finalization “ In today's B2B environment, buyers and sellers meet online, but frequently go offline to complete the transaction.” eONE Global: Payments DNA White Paper 80% of the Process 20% of the Value Aggregation Value Exchange Cycle Final payment, settlement & collection occurs offline EXIT Communication Negotiation Transaction 20% of the Process 80% of the Value Payment Settlement Collection
6. Reasons companies trade instead of using cash In countries with weak or fluctuating currencies – trade may be the best way to acquire needed goods and services ALL Conserve cash ALL New distribution channel Airlines, Hotels, Broadband, Media, Energy, Services Sell irrecoverable/perishable inventory Manufacturing, Warehousing Fill idle capacity Manufacturing/Finished Goods Move unsold inventory INDUSTRIES REASON
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8. Anatomy of a Simple Trade Tracking & Reporting Tracking & Reporting Sales Procurement Sales Procurement CFO IBM $40 Million of Computers CFO Olympics $40 Million of Sponsorship Ads Phone Fax Email