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UK leather sector yet to realise full potential of e-commerce

16/11/2001

The valuable role of the internet and e-commerce in the leather industry has been highlighted by a survey commissioned by the UK government. The report assessed the impact of e-commerce on industry and found that only 17% of businesses in the leather tanning sector have an official e-commerce strategy. The document suggested that e-commerce could provide an important source of competitive advantage for UK tanners, especially with the use of the internet as a global communications tool.

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