1、1700 单词， 1 万英文字符，中文 2950 字 文献出处 : Akridge J T. E-Business in the Agricultural Input IndustriesJ. Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, 2003, 25(1):3-13. 外文文献 : E-Business in the Agricultural Input Industries A variety of factors are creating pressure for increased use of information technologies
2、 and e-business concepts in the agricultural input industries. Understanding where information technology and e-business concepts will add value to the distribution channels for agricultural inputs requires an understanding of the needs of the two primary agents in the channel: agricultural producer
3、s and manufacturers. In this paper, a framework for understanding the changes information technology and e-business may bring to the distribution channel is developed. In addition, some of the attitudes of managers toward e-business and the impacts of information technologies for the agricultural in
4、puts industries are considered. The focus of this paper is the impact of e-business on the agricultural input industries. Three objectives are pursued. First, the key drivers setting the stage for e-business in agricultural input markets are highlighted. There are important changes taking place in t
5、hese markets that make them receptive to developments in e-business and e-commerce. Second, this paper presents a framework for understanding how the changes taking place in the input sector as a result of information technology will impact the distribution of agricultural inputs. Finally, some impl
6、ications of expanding use of information technologies and e-business concepts for the agricultural input distribution channels are developed. Forces of Change in Agricultural Input Markets There are several forces bringing about change in the agricultural input markets. Because the customer base of agricultural input markets is very fragmented, increasingly there is a wide range of agricultural producer requirements with respect to products, services, and information across the differe
