B2B e-marketplaces have a profound influence on the traditional market and on the way
business is conducted. All kinds of e-marketplaces are emerging and developing now, and
we have witnessed both successes and failures among these e-marketplaces. However, the
failures are far outnumber the successes. Under this background, the paper discusses the
critical success factors for operating e-marketplaces from different perspectives. It is shown
that the core of e-marketplaces is to build liquidity and capture value. Based on these�…

Advancement of network technology, quick growth of Internet and Internet based solutions
lead many firms to apply online processes as well as electronic businesses. Internet based
B2B EC requires applying Internet and affiliated technologies for exchanging products,
services and information. Implementation of business to business (B2B) requires long-term
commitment of organizations. Carrying out research in this field is regarded as very
important issue for recognizing effective factors on successful implementation and execution�…