1.Trading partners is already known and generally have a fairly long relationship. Information is only exchanged with these partners. Due to the already familiar with the communication opponent, the type of information transmitted can be prepared in accordance with the needs and confidence (trust).
2. Data exchange took place repeatedly and periodically, eg every day, with a data format that has been agreed. In other words, certain services that are used already. This facilitates exchange of data for the two entities that use the same standards.
3. One of the actors can make the initiative to send data, do not have to wait parternya.
4. The model commonly used is peer-to-peer, where processing can be distributed intelligence in both businesses.
Reference:
Karakteristik B2B
Materi Kuliah, scribd.com, (online) (cited 3 Feb 2011). Available from
http://www.scribd.com/doc/45049823/Karakteristik/
