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This paper will examine the current possibilities and probabilities for business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce. It will also examine current research methods and how they can adapt, ultimately through technology, to overcome the challenges and maximise the opportunities for B2B research. It examines all of the research, scientific and business electronic angles, while of course hoping not to confuse them!

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eB2B: Analysis of Business-to-Business e-Commerce and how Research Can Adapt to Meet Future Challenges

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