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The Industrial Information Network (IIN) is the first Pakistani B2B and information portal designed specifically to cater the trade information needs of businesses for various industrial sectors in Pakistan. The project is initially focused on facilitation of Textile and Leather sectors with more sectors to be added later.
Pakistani businesses face a severe challenge in international market competitiveness due to lack of IT & eCommerce infrastructure. Survival of the fittest is what is going to rule the world and Pakistani businesses will be able to achieve the level of fitness for survival only if concrete measures are taken immediately by automating their value chains & financial systems, accessing real time market information, enabling online buyer seller interactive exchanges, etc.
One of the primary objectives of IIN is to promote the use of business-to-business e-commerce within the country and utilize information technology to link businesses with international buyers, suppliers, trade facilitation bodies and the Government institutions. Access to the other businesses will enable Pakistani businesses finding and exploring international markets, access to the new technologies and information for work flow enhancements. Getting connected with trade facilitation bodies and government institutions will open new doors for acquiring required business information from multiple sources while communicating their problems directly to the Government to assist the Government better understand the regulatory & policy needs.
In addition, international outreach and provision of updated international business information and trends is also one of the major objectives of IIN. IIN offers a unique online platform to maintain eShops to present their products round the clock to the interested buyers. In addition to trade facilitation area, IIN offers comprehensive sector specific information as well as information on financing, government rules & regulations, business startup procedures, and import & export procedures etc. IIN also offers e-learning opportunities to executives with focus on business management tips & tricks.
In short, IIN is designed to become a one-stop-shop for businesses for all their Information and eCommerce needs.
Ministry of Information Technology & Telecom (MoITT), Small and Medium Enterprise Development Authority (SMEDA) and UNIDO have already laid down the cornerstone of IT infrastructure & the framework creating a conducive environment for eCommerce applications to be launched. IIN will act as a catalyst to trigger a ripple effect and usher paradigm shift in the way businesses are currently operated in Pakistan.
Pakistani businesses face a severe challenge in international market competitiveness due to lack of IT & eCommerce infrastructure. Survival of the fittest is what is going to rule the world and Pakistani businesses will be able to achieve the level of fitness for survival only if concrete measures are taken immediately by automating their value chains & financial systems, accessing real time market information, enabling online buyer seller interactive exchanges, etc.
One of the primary objectives of IIN is to promote the use of business-to-business e-commerce within the country and utilize information technology to link businesses with international buyers, suppliers, trade facilitation bodies and the Government institutions. Access to the other businesses will enable Pakistani businesses finding and exploring international markets, access to the new technologies and information for work flow enhancements. Getting connected with trade facilitation bodies and government institutions will open new doors for acquiring required business information from multiple sources while communicating their problems directly to the Government to assist the Government better understand the regulatory & policy needs.
In addition, international outreach and provision of updated international business information and trends is also one of the major objectives of IIN. IIN offers a unique online platform to maintain eShops to present their products round the clock to the interested buyers. In addition to trade facilitation area, IIN offers comprehensive sector specific information as well as information on financing, government rules & regulations, business startup procedures, and import & export procedures etc. IIN also offers e-learning opportunities to executives with focus on business management tips & tricks.
In short, IIN is designed to become a one-stop-shop for businesses for all their Information and eCommerce needs.
Ministry of Information Technology & Telecom (MoITT), Small and Medium Enterprise Development Authority (SMEDA) and UNIDO have already laid down the cornerstone of IT infrastructure & the framework creating a conducive environment for eCommerce applications to be launched. IIN will act as a catalyst to trigger a ripple effect and usher paradigm shift in the way businesses are currently operated in Pakistan.