5 April 2000
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Coles Myer joins GlobalNetXange Coles Myer Ltd. is the newest member of GlobalNetXchange (GNX). Australia's largest retailer joins companies such as Sears, Kroger, Carrefour, Metro and Sainsbury's in this international sourcing and purchasing marketplace. The aim of this Internet based operation is to add efficiency to the supply chain between suppliers and retailers. Another similar structure, the Worldwide Retail Exchange groups together other leading multinationals, such as Auchan, Casino,, Ahold, Marks & Spencer, Tesco, Kingfisher, Safeway, Albertson and Target. World's largest retailer Wal-Mart has its own operation. The GNX retailers buy from more than 70,000 suppliers, partners and wholesalers worldwide, for an annual amount of 200 Billion U.S. Dollars. |