Workshop 3 – Co-operation based on the use of the Internet by SMEs.

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The Issue: The Internet form a powerful tool for developing links between companies and improving network operations. Furthermore, a certain number of applications are even more profitable when they are shared (e.g.; "shopping malls", purchasing communities, shared expertise, clusters, etc.). The question asked is therefore: Which actions based on the use of Internet should be promoted as a priority and which approach should be used to do so? Which types of networks? Which types of co-operation? How can a network of businesses be created? Suggested contributions: Networks of complementary businesses working together via the Internet, Electronic data interchanges between principals and sub-contractors via the Internet. Measures to promote networking with the use of Internet