Alibaba.com is a global B2B e-marketplace, bringing buyers and sellers together in a dynamic trading environment. Founded in China, Alibaba's international headquarters are based in Hong Kong, with offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Seoul, London, Silicon Valley and others opening in Japan, Europe and South America. Alibaba's mission is to transform the international sourcing and trading process into an efficient and affordable business network, bringing about time and cost savings to our users. In doing so, Alibaba facilitates and expands world trade as well as connects small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to the global marketplace.
- Industries: horizontal,
- Commerce Types: B2B
- Commerce Services: reverse auction, , business directory, forward auction
- Region: World
b2bNow is business doing business, locally or all across the globe. Buying, selling and promoting unique solutions directly to the companies that need them most. b2bNow isn't about interaction, but transaction. It brings the power of new technology to bear on a very old idea: Business is about making money. With over 610,000 member businesses in 260 countries, b2bNow members can locate potential partners and customers effortlessly. They can build online storefronts instantly, register domain names, find hosting, even take advantage of sophisticated transaction and e-commerce solutions. b2bNow has all the tools small and medium-sized businesses need. Not just to survive in today's economy. To thrive.
- Industries: horizontal
- Commerce Types: B2B
- Commerce Services: business directory, news
- Region: World
Consumer Reports Online is published by Consumers Union, an independent, nonprofit testing and information organization. Since 1936, CU's mission has been to test products, inform the public and protect consumers. We are a comprehensive source for unbiased advice about products and services, personal finance, health and nutrition, and other consumer concerns. Our income is derived solely from the sale of Consumer Reports (in print and online) and other services, and from nonrestrictive, noncommercial contributions, grants, and fees.
- Industries: horizontal
- Commerce Types: B2C
- Commerce Services: product review, price comparison
- Region: North America
DoveBid, Inc. is the industryÕs most knowledgeable and experienced business-to-business auctioneer in both on-site and on-line capital asset disposition services. The company is the successor to Dove Brothers, LLC, one of the worldÕs leading auctioneers and capital asset sale advisors. Through open outcry (on-site) auctions, Internet auctions, sealed bids, private treaty sales and custom-structured transactions, DoveBidÕs experienced auction professionals have successfully sold more than $5 billion in assets Ñfrom textiles to telecommunicationsÑ since the companyÕs inception in 1937. DoveBid has conducted more than 3,000 auctions worldwide and has sold more than 10 million individual lots on behalf of government agencies, financial institutions and corporations, including more than half of the Fortune 500. The company is expanding its business on-line with DoveBid.com, a business-to-business auction web site for buying and selling capital equipment and surplus assets, bringing together the largest possible number of buyers and sellers from around the world. For more information, visit DoveBidÕs web site at http://www.dovebid.com or call company headquarters in Foster City, CA, at (650) 571-7400.
- Industries: surplus, industrial equipment, horizontal,
- Commerce Types: B2B
- Commerce Services: forward auction
- Region: World
ProcureNet¨ Inc. is the pioneer and leading provider of e-partnered procurement solutions that integrate Web-based requisitioning and procurement applications, a buying portal and procurement services enabling organizations to streamline their procurement processes and reduce MRO costs. ProcureNet uniquely supports the procurement process throughout the enterprise by providing the unparalleled ability to find and order both cataloged and non-cataloged goods as well as exchange information with other enterprise applications through the use of consistent, structured data. ProcureNet provides e-partnered procurement solutions to more than 250 major corporations and institutions, including Hibernia National Bank, Michigan State University, San Diego Gas & Electric, and U.S. Government Agencies.
- Industries: horizontal, mro
- Commerce Types: B2B
- Commerce Services: product catalog
- Region: World
We are a FREE online business-to-business service designed to reduce the time, cost, and hassle of purchasing maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) supplies. Founded in 1999, PurchasingCenter.com's mission is to support, streamline and facilitate MRO buying. Our dynamic team of industrial, technical, commercial, and editorial professionals has married content and commerce to make buying and sourcing easier. PurchasingCenter.com currently makes money three ways:1. We take a small commission from suppliers who sell products through our online catalog. 2. We take a small commission from suppliers who sell products through our auctions and classifieds. 3. We charge advertisers a fee to place advertising banners on our site.
- Industries: mro, horizontal
- Commerce Types: B2B
- Commerce Services: , product catalog, business directory,
- Region: World
TradeOut.com is the leading online marketplace for businesses buying and selling excess inventory and idle assets. The Company was formed in October 1998 and is headquartered in Ardsley, New York.TradeOut.com brings together thousands of companies to buy and sell surplus assets in over 100 product categories, using flexible, online transaction capabilities. TradeOut.com is an independent exchange, and therefore does not purchase or take possession of assets, collect payments, fulfill purchase orders or represent any buyers or sellers.
- Industries: surplus, industrial equipment, horizontal, electronics, electronic components, computer hardware,
- Commerce Types: B2B, B2C
- Commerce Services: forward auction, news, forward auction,
- Region: World
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